The Choice Weekend - March 2011

Well, I finally went for the Choice weekend. People (who don't know better) always think that Choice is a retreat for singles to fall in love with each other like it was some kinda match-making event. But just so you know what the Choice Weekend is, it's a weekend retreat where singles aged 18-35yo get together to learn a whole lot of stuff. More information can be found here: http://www.choice.org.sg/

So after 2 failed attempts in attending it, I finally went as I couldn't bring myself to tell Albert i/c of Registration, for the third time, to withdraw my registration :) haha

I enjoyed all of it - dormitory life for the 3D2N, rushing down to the hall when the bell sounded, heading down to the kitchen hungrily when it was time for lunch or dinner, singing grace before meals, making new friends and of course, spending time with the Lord. Also, I gotta say it felt absolutely wonderful to be a retreat participant than the camp organiser :p

If you're feeling like your soul is dying (dramatically speaking of course) and/or you need to breakaway from the daily toil, and of course if you're single and aged btw 18-35, do sign up for it. The next one's in May 2011 :)

What Say You?

Tonight we had Lenten Reflections at Peta's place. It marked the first time we were all gathered at her home since Aunty Anne's departure from earth. It was kept unspoken but it felt like she's never left (in a good way, of course).

Anyway we reflected on Genesis 12:1-4 and share on a word that touched us, A WORD and not a phrase! That was tough to do as for most, it was a phrase or two that caught our attention but a word!

Getting down to it, most of us shared the same word: BLESSING

Everyone shared on how the Lord has played an important part in their lives, even at times when they didn't know of His presence there with them, in their times of darkness and trials.

Looking back, I have to say the Lord has definitely put me in the right direction despite my stubbornness and playful heart. He pulled me out of my sinking ship, gave me a good new workplace for refuge and restoration of my soul. This new workplace was near the Good Shepherd Cathedral where I would attend lunchtime mass sometimes and also where my godmother was working just across the road. She's always there with a listening ear, ever encouraging and supportive of my views, thoughts and decisions., and never for a moment, judge me. The Lord guided me through it all and one year later, I'm back to what I'm meant to do. And the post-it notes written to describe me by fellow colleagues, are to me, an affirmation of the Lord's blessing upon me. I thank and praise the Lord for his goodness and love for me. (erm btw the word 'gambler' was only because I had spent the weekend before at RWS :p but no casino ok! hehe.)

So here's the thing.

Life can really throw you off-course sometimes, but with the Lord always there, whether you know it or not, whether you want to acknowdedge His presence or not, whether you even believe in Him or not, He's there. All you have to do it open your heart to Him and speak to Him, for He is listening.