Things Are Arranged For You

Date: June 10, 2019

I couldn't contain my excitement after so many years. Since 1979, when I was gifted a Bible, life has been a whirlwind of events, each with its unique significance. It's astonishing how little we truly understand about the grand tapestry of existence. I've grown up alongside my cousin, who happens to be a pastor at a local church. Oddly enough, whenever I looked at him, there was always a lingering hesitation to engage fully. It was as if I were trying to grasp something intangible, and he, despite his best intentions, became an excuse for me to keep my distance.

I remember moments when I'd reach out to him; it was never a blank call. He rescued me countless times when I sought refuge from the world's chaos. Yet, he never expected anything in return; his support was truly unconditional. Perhaps, it's because we're family, but his standards are so high that I often feel inadequate.

One day, I decided to accompany my longtime friend, Andy, to church. He said just a few simple words, "Come with me to church, and you'll see how God can help you." The very next day, I agreed. However, on the day I was supposed to attend church for the first time with Andy, I fell ill. It felt like an invisible force was trying to deter me. It was then that I began to pray earnestly. Words flowed from my heart, and countless memories flashed before my eyes. I made a promise to myself that with my knowledge and skills, I would strive to help others. I placed my trust in God, believing that He would illuminate my path. He knew that, despite my weaknesses, I would fulfill the tasks He assigned to me. My faith in Him was unwavering.

Although I don't fully comprehend Chinese, a few verses I'd read came to mind during the church service. It felt as though the service was tailored to my experiences, especially when they spoke about the Ten Commandments. Tears streamed down my face as I reflected on my past, but in that moment, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride when a colleague asked me, "Vincent, are you a Christian?"

This newfound faith has transformed my values. I'm now eager to have my wife baptized alongside me. This journey has shown me that true richness lies not in material possessions, but in the warmth of family and the tears that roll down our cheeks in moments of connection. As I entrust my life to God, I'm confident that He will provide for me in ways beyond measure.

My life has become busier, filled with meaningful pursuits. While I continue to chase success online, I've learned to live in the present, embracing whatever each day brings. It's not about what I do, but how I feel. And every day, I choose to feel good.

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Things are arranged for you. (6-10-19)

I was so excited after so many years (since 1979 when I was given a bible, little do we understand what’s going on. I am grown up my cousin, who is a pastor of a church, sometime when I looked at him at the side, I always got the excuse to stay away. I recall it really what we call plugging something from the air, and he believes, not that he wants to, but I guess, instead of feeding me, protecting me, I need to run out for my so called “experience.” When I call him, it was never a blank number. Rescued me so many times where it’s time I hide away, but again he the only one that give me the helping hand “unconditionally “. Maybe, we are family the standard he set so strict that I know I can’t keep up with.

Followed Andy to church today, a friend that I know for so long too, “he told me just this few simple words, come with me to church and will see “how God can help you.” The next day, I agreed. The day when I suppose to be in church for the first time with this dear friend, I fell ill, and you can imagine what’s going on, something is deterring me. I started to pray since then. The words flash one by one, and many things flashes, I will make sure with my knowledge and skills, I hope I can help another person. I will leave everything to God, he knows and will shine the path for me. He knows I will be able to accomplish the things he assigns, even I am weaker now. He knows with this I will perform better, and the faith is so complete.

 Honestly, I don’t kind of understand Chinese too well, but that was the few verses that flash by which I have read. Overall, I felt that the service is created for me, when they are talking about the Ten commandment. My tears keep rolling, but it’s that flashes that what happened all those years. But I think I am so proud of myself, “When a colleague told me, Vincent, Are you a Christian?”

It cleared many values of what I think. Now I am greedy, I want my wife to Baptise together.  Amen.

I am so thankful that, when I withdraw to the corner, I feel the warmth of the family. This is what the riches is about, not in value of material things but the amount of warmth each time, the tears roll. As I believe the other things, I will be provided.

Life gets a bit more occupied, but with more meaningful things. Yes, I am indeed chasing my success online, however, you know I will do what I feel that very day, doesn’t matter. Must feel good. And I always do.