csnah, not counterstrike. would like to play the game again, and red alert too - gosh they're both classic! but no, not anywhere near games in what i'm going to next talk about.
some of you might know, i go to church on wed for my cs course. have never written about it publicly before, so this is a first. so far it's been quite a ride - this course. but through it all, He's come through. He has shown me glimpses of His infinite nature, His care and concern, the promise He'll never leave me nor forsake, that He'll be my peace, and that He'll be the healer of whatever hurts i might have. gosh, that's a real mouthful, and if you do know me well you'll know i'm not one to write such things on a public space. so like i said, this is a first... not to accomplish anything, not to exact a response from anyone, but to exhort how awesome my God is!
and here's a real insight to the so-called christian religion. it isn't just servile obsequious worship, it is about a relationship with a very real God. it isn't about going to church 24.7, neither is it about reading the bible inside out, outside in, or going to cell group. it isn't even about church on sunday, or even calling oneself christian.
hear me right, and hear me loudly on this one. for so many have been put off by over zealous christians giving out tracts and pamphlets on the streets. put off even by your so-called christian friends who are apparently so 'unholy' in the first place. while i acknowledge there are many areas that i still continue to question, i have to shout this out loud.
it is about a relationship with Christ. always has been, always will be.
and cs, well, cs discussion was fruitful today. i suppose it's cos we come from different backgrounds, and we'll have different paths to tread in this journey of faith and life. and just like what pastor w commented, i too wonder how we'll all journey ahead in the coming months.
before i end, i'll like to add this. it seems to be that the general public has misconceptions about christians. that we're supposed to be lovey-dovey, all warm and nice, and to be honest the common stereotype of viewing christians as perfect humans is not uncommon at all!
well, here's debunking another myth. we're not... but we try to. and we keep trying. and we pray we'll become better people along the way. but no, we're no where near perfect, no where.
and i'll say here, i'm weak. i've never been strong in the first place. and i will boast about this because (here's leaving you with a thought and a verse)...
but he (God) said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. - 2 Cor 12:9
