Archive for September, 2007

Forgiveness

When i was 13, i was voted by the class to be class monitor. There’s this teacher that everyone hates, she was known as fierce, fat and she wears a mini skirt to school. No one liked her, including me. She has to walk pass my class to get to her office.

One day she walked pass my class and shouted “Where is the class monitor?! The bin is full”. I was already shaking, knowing that i will be in trouble. Unfortunately, the guy class monitor dind’t come to school that day so i got all the scoldings from her. She told me to go with her into the office. I came out in tears, the tone of her voice is indescribable. I hated her since then. This experience was something i will never forget. This affected me a lot because I have always been very sheltered since young. My parents would come to the rescue whenever any problems arise. Believe it or not, i have never been smacked by my parents before. Call me spoilt?

This morning, i got an sms from my friend from Malaysia. Saying that she passed away. As i was preparing for discussions, one of the points was about forgivenes. I really started to ponder about whether i have forgiven her. It’s been so long, 7 years ago. I don’t really think about her, i don’t really hold any grudges, coz i know i won’t see her ever again. Now that i’m in Australia, chances of seeing her is like super low. Even when i heard that she passed away, i don’t even have any feelings at all.. It’s like..’Oh she passed away kinda thing’  Am i heartless?

Challenging times

I had a test early this morning. It went ok. After my test, i went to the library to use the computers. I read an email from one of the members in lifegroup. My heart sank. The devil loves to attack us when we are weak. I was having mixed feelings, sorta upset and questioning myself many many things. Later on, i couldn’t take it anymore, i decided to spend time seeking God. I sat on the grass at the Botanical Gardens – best place at QUT! I needed time alone with God, just Him and me. I just cried out to Him, believing that when he puts me through situations, He will see me through. I sang the song ‘Still’ and God spoke. I couldn’t stop crying. God is my comforter. It’s been a while now, challenges after challenges. At times i really wonder if this will ever end. But i believe I will grow stronger each time i have passed the tests and challenges God has put before me! I tried to put on a smile at lunch today even though i was quite hurt inside! Hope it worked! Praise God in all circumstances!