Anntic. (10 Dec)
It was 6 days of fun, reflection, meditation and learning. The latter was a tad muted, but otherwise, the anntic experience was an excellent touch to end the year with, right after that grueling exam marathoning and stanchart's marathon. (I got qie-ed by 2 gals by an hour - how embarrassing...)
I am so thankful for the lives who entered mine, new frens I have made and people who made me see how God has truly transformed their lives. I think it will take a lot of hits to my head, with frisbies and what not, before I would forget the fun tai-ti session, the men's secret plenary at Domus C, the Captain's ball where we scored a glorious 19-9, the pop-pop chase, the awe inspiring worship sessions, the tears inducing world prayer session, and bonding sessions with my group. I got really crazy towards the end, and my sadistic humour revealed itself (sorry to Cher, whom I assaulted with pyrotechnics, sorry to the 2 whom I suppose could see "eye-to-eye"). I guess I had a great taste of what it would have been like to live in a village of God. And I think I am looking forward to that Homecoming.
Lessons learnt:
Love all, for they are all His. It was a rude reminder that He does not forget, and my covenant made to Him was refreshed. Woe to he who foolishly covenants, for he insults Him who took in that covenant. I was chastised, and I have learnt.
Obey His mandates, for we are his agents of light. It is tough, and I forsee a tough spiritual journey ahead as I learn to die to self. I have a lot of self I guess, so it will take quite a while...
I am blessed. Tremendously. Journey back to SG with YM and Jas reminded me of His goodness, where He cleared my way whenever I relied on Him, that things always worked out in the end, in all aspects of my life. To Him: Amen!
I have to truly remind myself of my own calling cards, my Ace of Spade, Queen of Hearts, King of Diamonds and Ace of Clubs. Should I be known by either of these? Let it not be so. Indeed on reflection, I have let one or another take centre stage in my life. Let me be reminded that all these are but cards within a single deck, and each should not given over to the other.
Thus, I am called to listen. Listen, as I shuffle through these cards, listen to the people around me, who need help, who needs love, who needs advice (free of course). Most importantly, to listen for the mandate.
I am so thankful for the lives who entered mine, new frens I have made and people who made me see how God has truly transformed their lives. I think it will take a lot of hits to my head, with frisbies and what not, before I would forget the fun tai-ti session, the men's secret plenary at Domus C, the Captain's ball where we scored a glorious 19-9, the pop-pop chase, the awe inspiring worship sessions, the tears inducing world prayer session, and bonding sessions with my group. I got really crazy towards the end, and my sadistic humour revealed itself (sorry to Cher, whom I assaulted with pyrotechnics, sorry to the 2 whom I suppose could see "eye-to-eye"). I guess I had a great taste of what it would have been like to live in a village of God. And I think I am looking forward to that Homecoming.
Lessons learnt:
Love all, for they are all His. It was a rude reminder that He does not forget, and my covenant made to Him was refreshed. Woe to he who foolishly covenants, for he insults Him who took in that covenant. I was chastised, and I have learnt.
Obey His mandates, for we are his agents of light. It is tough, and I forsee a tough spiritual journey ahead as I learn to die to self. I have a lot of self I guess, so it will take quite a while...
I am blessed. Tremendously. Journey back to SG with YM and Jas reminded me of His goodness, where He cleared my way whenever I relied on Him, that things always worked out in the end, in all aspects of my life. To Him: Amen!
I have to truly remind myself of my own calling cards, my Ace of Spade, Queen of Hearts, King of Diamonds and Ace of Clubs. Should I be known by either of these? Let it not be so. Indeed on reflection, I have let one or another take centre stage in my life. Let me be reminded that all these are but cards within a single deck, and each should not given over to the other.
Thus, I am called to listen. Listen, as I shuffle through these cards, listen to the people around me, who need help, who needs love, who needs advice (free of course). Most importantly, to listen for the mandate.
posted by Zachary Shim | 3:48 pm
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