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It’s going to be my 3rd year growing in this cell. From Simply Younited to Glow united. And soon, we are going to multiply again. And YES! I am prophesying. Happily serving with my be loving Pastor (Lindy) and my brothers (Jee Wang and Tzyy Jeng) and with a bunge of most happening cell members is such a privilege, a joy and blessing to see people grow as I do, the passion and simply loving God. Many have added to this family to believe that Jesus is our Lord and Savior, to worship and to fellowship together.
God has blessed us such a love and unity even those who are studying abroad are felt belonging to this family. Praise God! Everyone has left some foot prints in my heart. Sadly, though few have left us, I pray that you don’t leave God for no matter what, you are part of us. This reminds me of Luke 15:4 "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? Jesus loves you, He will never leave you nor forsake you, and He is waiting with his open arms.
I take pride and have to shout till my lung out, “I’m in the BEST cell group on earth.” Of cause, I am not saying we are great people but I just love my cell so much and humble to say that we are Ordinary people doing Extraordinary things for Jesus. And of cause, my Youth Zone TCIA is the best of the BEST.lolz! Just Kidding:) We do not think of ourselves more highly than we ought.
God has been constantly reminding me to be faithful in little things and the things that he has entrusted me. I hope I am faithful and pleasing God. I am still checking myself.
Few months ago, I resigned from my first job due to some reasons. Then, I was uncertain of my direction. I had pondered about it what I want to do in this economy downturn season. I was praying, fasting and seeking his will in my life. Dad and many friends of mine were supporting me to follow my dad footsteps in his business. I never thought of doing this at this early age, but I had tried for 2weeks working for my dad. As you know the feeling, it was really tough working for your “own dad”. Yet, I was working hard with a teachable attitude eagerly to learn more of skills and get familiar with the industry.
Things were in a progress until one day; my beloved mum told me that she wanted me to find a job to work. I felt that she was very selfish. Honestly, I was so upset and angry. I did not talk to her for few weeks. Ever since I was high school year 3, she always put criticism every time I told her of my dreams at every stage of my life. However, with a step of obedience, once again I obeyed my parents as God told so. God has opened the door and blessed me a job.
As I remembered I was crying out to God of all my hurts and sufferings, “Why My Mum Is So Selfish?” I believe God has answered my prayer recently and he is teaching me to have the “Balance”. Many times in the past, I had the gang-ho spirit to come out and work on my business plans and to pursue my dreams. But today, I know that God has putting my mum to have this “Balance” this part of my journey of life. She is stopping me from going wild, aggressive and making unwise decisions. She is helping me to go slow at times when I was impatient; humble myself to know that I am not ready for the big things.
Today, I learn about “BALANCE”.
You may be a person who doesn’t wait things happen, you make things happen. Excellent Attitude!!! But there is a phrase saying, “Do not act until God tells you to do so is the act of maturity”. We need Balance!
The books teach us to think positive. But sometimes over positive thinking might lead to over confident and you might miss out some unforeseen circumstances. We need Balance!
No one likes criticisms, and conflicts always create arguments/quarrels. But only through that, things will get better and they challenge us to think outside of the box. Constructive criticisms are good. We need Balance!
And of cause we must love ourselves as appreciation to God’s unique creation. But until you learn how to love others, then you will have breakthrough in your life, by knowing that we are having the same journey and you are blessed by God’s grace. As the bible says you must love your neighbor just as much as you love yourself." We need Balance!
In the corporate world, people take pride to perform excellent works. But humility is even better; you will gain more as the more you humble yourself. We need Balance!
Giving is blessing others and Receiving is blessing from God. In life, we give and take. We learn and teach. We make mistakes and contribute to success. We get wealth and bless the poor.
Once Again! We need Balance!
What about you? Are you having a “Balance” life?
I am blessed with my cell. I pray that we will continue to grow together as Iron sharpens iron.
Loves,
DanLo
