Alone but not lonely.
Both of my roommates moved out two days continually. Now, in a room that consists of four beds, I am alone.
At first, I was sad. I looked at this big room, I asked myself: How am I going to stay in this empty big room all alone? Alone, I came to USM; alone, I stay in a room now.
I kept on telling myself that it is fine. I could adapt with it. However, in the end I cried. I told God that I really sad about this. I have no idea with this situation. I afraid of this feeling. I do not want to be alone.
How good God is in my life. His words comforts me again.
“Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?“ ~ Matthew6:25-27 ~
I really thank God for His guidance in every step that I take in my life. I trust in Him. In everything give thanks to heavenly Father. He knows me more than I know myself. I am alone but not lonely.
I also want to give thanks to Lord that He places such a patience and gentle guy in my life. Thanks so much, dear Victor.
In USM Engineering Campus, Nibong Tebal
I reached at this campus last Saturday then started to settle down. I have a roommate that is Vietnamese and the other one is Penang girl. Both of them also doing Msc. study.
First day
It was different. I started to feel homesick. I felt lonely.
At night there is no entertainment. It’s good also in the other way. I can be more concentrate. Thanks God that it still has internet access in the room but the connection is very slow.
Second Day
This was a Sunday. I followed CF(Christian Fellowship) people went to Parit Buntar Baptist Centre. The church is a shop lot. The service is conducted bilingual which are English and Mandarin. Something that I feel special is that some of the songs that that sing are hokkien songs. The speaker on that dat is an Australian missionary who stays in Taiwan for 17 years. He shared on his mission works and also Matthew 9:35-10:10 ~
35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
1He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.
2These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
5These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. 7As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ 8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy,drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. 9Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; 10take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his keep.
After service, I went for lunch together with brothers and sisters from CF. They also introduced some of the places to me. Their kindness and warmth welcoming make me feel comfortable. I thank God that no matter where I go, I may know brothers and sisters in Christ.
Third Day
Today is my first day to start my work. Everything still new, yet to learn a lot of things. However, this is a process. Sometimes perhaps it is hard because our life is not smooth all the time. Nevertheless I still want to praise God for His plan in my life. Be still and know that He is God.
Back from Cambodia (29/7 - 4/8)
I backed from Cambodia mission trip last three days.
It was a great trip. Through this trip, I learn to appreciate the things that God gives me in my life. I also learn to give thanks to God with what I do not have. Life is a miracle itself.
kids from Cambodia.
group photos with pastors from Cambodia.
God loves everyone.
God’s grace
Give thanks to God in everything.
The road lies in front of me fulls of uncertainties. Nevertheless God is guiding me step by step. Not easy, I would say. However, I experience God’s grace each day. I always remind myself that in all things that I do, glory belongs to heavenly Father.
FAITH and TRUST — these are what I learn.
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Reward
Do you seek any further reward beyond that of having pleased God?
In truth, you know not how great a good it is to please Him.
~John Chrysostom~
Visitation to Prof. Dr. A.S.M.A. Haseeb’s house
On 16th of May, 2009, all of Prof. Dr. Haseeb thesis students planned to have a simple visit to his house. We had dinner at his house. We prepared some of the food whereas his masters students from Bangladesh prepare some of the food.
It was fun. We were so excited (at least for me n_n).
We had time to chat, eat and even watched National Geography together. XD
Thanks for your guidance all this while, my honourable supervisor, Prof. Dr. A.S.M.A. Haseeb. Thanks also for the meal that you treated us and also your willingness to open your house for us to visit.
group photo
Ello, my friends. =)
My dear friends, how are you?
Coming to the second week after thesis presentation. Hope you all are fine. All the best to you all!
Patient. Trust.
Isaiah 40: 31
but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
A lot of arrangements that I need to make. Sometimes I will try to hold things to my hands and I want to settle all these things by my own strength.
However, God is always good. His words reminds me. Do not depends on my own strength but in all things glory His name. Everything is in His hands. He love his children and wants his children to have the best. (Good in His eyes but not what I think)
I am learning to trust Him, walk with Him, let Him take full control of me.
Nothing that I brought to this world when I was born. Thus there is nothing for me to grab in my hand that I cannot let go in this world. He is the only One that I want to pursue.
Sleep Tight
Today after sitting for “Aerospace Materials” paper, I was so exhausted.
When I reached Tiara, I straight away fell asleep. So long, I never slept till so tight. No need to set alarm, don’t have the stress that I need to wake up for study.
n_n
(Actually I have one more last paper on this Thursday but I feel so relaxing now. LOL)
