It has been about a week since we returned from Negros. If only I could stay for another week or two, but I know it's all in God's will for me to experience it for only a week.
The weather became really bad in Philippines on our last day and it has been that way until now. People in Bohol had problems traveling to CDO by ferry due to the heavy storms, but thank God they finally did today. The Captain gave the green light to sail. According to Simon, the journey was a rough one. Many people were sea-sick, but I'm sure it was all worth it when they successfully reached CDO! :)
I was just remarking to Justin, "wow, so exciting. too bad our week wasn't as exciting." To which, he replied, "Maybe that's because we're not ready for it."
That was a very striking and real answer. It told me so much about God and about the team I was with. For us (ex-Campus grp), we really had it very easy. We covered no more than 5 classrooms per day, and everything was smooth sailing. No big obstacles hindered us. Maybe we were really not ready for big obstacles, but God still showed Himself strong through the smooth week. It made me realise how loving God is. Knowing that we (of whom many are first-timers) may not be ready for big obstacles, He protected us by deterring the obstacles. I can only marvel at how great this Father is. This same God also showed His love to the people in Bohol by seeing them through even in the midst of the storm. If I'm touched and amazed by hearing these testimonies, how much more the people themselves who were there?
And as the song goes,
"My God is so BIG
So strong and so MIGHTY,
There's nothing my God cannot do."
Two more weeks of E-Campaign. Two more weeks of experiencing even more of God's wondrous works in CDO and Davao.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Joyous July
Two highlights of July this year.
On 10th July 2012, Justin and I celebrated our 3rd year anniversary. Time flies. I have nothing much to say but to thank God for the relationship. There were ups and downs but God always led us through. Praying that this relationship will always be one that has the primary focus on God. On another happy note, D popped a surprise bouquet delivery to my office. I can't remember how red my face went but it made me so happy, i couldn't really concentrate on work that day. :) Come to think of it, I still gush at the thought of it.
The next big thing was SMCI E-Campaign at Philippines with Campus! We were in Negros. I can still remember how nervous and fearful some of us were prior to the trip. For myself, there were times of apprehension for signing up. But thank God for allowing me to know that it was a right decision made. It was a truly humbling experience. Even though we were all tired, there was so much joy in our hearts at the end of each day. Indeed, no words can describe exactly how I feel.
Thank God for answered prayers. I prayed that God will remove all my personal (and maybe petty) fears, and He did! I should be ashamed of how fearful I was. I can't help but remember the song, "My God is so big, so strong and so mighty - there's nothing my God cannot do." It really wasn't us who were in the classrooms. It was the power of Christ in us. Thank God for precious lessons learnt.
Thank God for the SMCI workers who love God so much that they are willing to serve God full time even with the limited resources they have. Well, they may have limited resources, but their joy and love for God is unlimited! I truly miss all of them and I am looking forward to next year already. Pray that God will show me how long I should be going next year.
