KnOwing GOD's Will: A journey with Captain Jesus

As our Senior Pastor needs to recuperate after his jaw operation, Rev. Derek Hong (Church of our Saviour) kindly took over the sermon yesterday in our church. He titled his sermon "Knowing God's Will"; this is an interesting topic to most of us christian. There are a lot of areas that we need to know the will and direction of God for us and all these came to my mind during the sermon:

1) Which ministry to serve? To be a missionary?
2) What kind of career? Furthering studies?
3) Future husband?

Before coming to LSBC, I was actually serving in Children Church in my old church at Church of Singapore (Marine Parade). I simply love kids, watching their innocent and cute smile always make my day. I know God had given me this special passion for children and so my direction was very clear when I decided to join the Young Arrows in LSBC in 2001. I have friends asking me why I did not consider serving youth but the truth is I did consider serving in the youth but I am very sure that I am not ready then... I remember that not many of them will consider joining Young Arrows because most of them think that that is a place for "Aunties" haha. At that point of time, I have the same thinking as most of them and I almost wanted to serve in the youth. I also feel that it will be fun serving in the ministry with my group of friends. However, God reminded me that Young Arrows is where I should be serving. I am happy that I have obeyed him because I really enjoy my 5 over years there. I have learnt a lot while serving in Children Church, I really thank God for the "aunties" and "uncles" who had moulded me over the years. I was reminded by Uncle Daniel Chew when he told me that I have changed from a girl who had a stage fright in front of "CHILDREN" to a lady who can stand in front of all the kids leading them to God's song. All glory to God!

Missionary? Interesting... haha. I always tell myself that I will want a husband who is a missionary, I will follow him to do mission. I remember during one of the workshop in church, we were told to take a few minutes and ask God what calling he have for us. Mission was what I heard, till now I am still not sure whether that is God's calling for me. I hope down the years, God will reveal it to me and show me a clearer sign.

As for my career, I was quite lost at the beginning after I graduate from poly. To continue my study or to start working? I did try to apply a few courses in UNI but was not being accepted. I also wanted to be a teacher but was rejected by NIE :( haha... I was getting discouraged at that time. But not to waste my time, I found a temp job at a European bank call Dexia Fund Services. At the same time, Ernie introduced me to Volkswagen, a German car company. I submitted my resume and the HR told me that they will contact me again, they also told me to leave my option open because they are not sure if they will want to employ another staff. Therefore, I was quite unsure whether I should look out for other jobs or to become the permanent staff in the current temp job. I then prayed to God for direction saying: Lord if this is your will, let me get the job. And I really did! That was how I ended up working in Volkswagen. I was even given the opportunity to further my studies that is sponsored by them. What a blessing!

Last but not least, this is yet another important part of my life, my the other half... Ok I admit that I have not been praying faithfully in this area. After hearing the sermon, I felt that I should start praying about this soon... Hahha, I need to get the correct answer from God on who is my future husband but I feel at least HE must have the following basic criteria:

1) Man of God
2) Houseman + career man
3) Cooks
4) Love kids, love me and my family
5) Sociable
6) Not boring and must have a bit sense of humour

He no need to be very rich la, I am willing to go through hardship with him. This is when you will treasure the realtionship more, haha ok I think I sound too sweet BUT i believe God will sure provide cos he will not let us suffer like what Pastor Derek Hong said. In addition, this is what I want to do with and for my future half:

1) Study the bible together
2) Go for mission trip together
3) Do the craziest thing together
4) Cooking and baking together (I would love to cook for him too!! haha)
5) Be his soulmate where he can pour out his worries and complains to
6) Be an encourager

However, I would not want to stick to him 24/7 and both of us MUST have our own breathing space. Lastly, both of us must be open, trust and have faith to each other.

Lord please continue to guide me when come to making cetain decision in my life. Let me be clearer of my direction and trust that the plans you have for me is prosper and not to harm me.....

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