2007

Looking back at 2006, I would say that it was eventful and satisfactory for me.

For one, I started studying again. Thanks to the many people who came through for me financially and made it all possible. Youth camp was a great experience once more, a time of great rekindling for the heart and passion for worship. Change of corps officer brought about a time of testing, even till now for many. Working part-time has proven to be draining financially but necessary. The year ended off with a great time during the watch-night service.

Watch-night this year was special, I felt a wind of revival blowing within the congregation. Throughout the service, I felt a warm sensation. My ears were red and hot, like when I blush. My "wife" said that it looked like I was glowing from where she was.

The greatest part of the service was not about me, but the congregation. They were singing back, and I think what I heard wasn't just simple singing, I could hear them crying out from their hearts. Thanks to my team, the songs selected for the closing was so appropriate and it really stirred my heart. And as everyone were meditating and getting into the words of "Spirit of the Living God Fall Afresh On Me", my mind was fighting notion of asking them to stand up. That didn't lasted too long as one of the members stood up and in an instant, as if making the same decision to my dilema, the rest responded by standing up too.

And during the sermon, I couldn't help but feel our heavenly Father smiling lovingly as the sweet aroma of worship ascended to His throne of grace. It was then that I felt that something is great is going to happen in Changi. So I prayed in my heart for God to really make it happen. And I know that things will happen as long as the hearts of the people are right for Him.

So far, it looks like 2007 will be a challenging year. So I pray for more grace, more mercy, more strength and more inspiration from Him.

What does 2007 have in store for you?