Tuesday, October 26, 2010 / 10:49 AM
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Are you aware that the region around Gunung Merapi in Yogyakarta has been declared to be under Code Red by the Indonesian Government?
Do you know what this means?
Or is it another natural disaster to you, apart from the Typhoon Megi, impending floods in Bangkok, etc, etc.
The active volcano which is spurting much ashes is located near the Yakkum Rehabilitation Centre where we were supposed to visit from 25 Nov to 01 Dec. While I was upset to know about the cancellation and hated even more, the fact that I had to break a promise, the news brought a sigh of relief. Even though I worry for the locals who have been kind to me while I was there, I was thankful that God has once again, protected me by His grace. And this time round, a group of you who might have been going on the trip with me.
Friends have asked me, how do I know, that God is real, and that things that happen in our lives, aren't just coincidences...
Well, all I can say is, thank God for all these coincidences in my life.
One particular "coincidence" if you would call it, was a trip that God had somehow stopped in Dec 2004. This was the period when the devastating tsunami ravaged many countries and lives. I was planning to be at one of the spots that was affected but was saved by God's grace.
And God has once again, reminded me through the Gunung Merapi episode, that He is in control of all situations and continues to watch over me and us daily. This explains why I gladly give of my life to serve Him, because my life is bestowed and preserved by Him. If He has done so, He has a purpose for which I must fulfill, if not, then my life wouldn't have lived the worth that He has intended.
Pause a little, my dear ladies, and think about how He has protected and watched over you. And put you specially where you are... because He has a reason. And do be mindful to fulfill that mission, or you would find yourself aimless and drifting without a focus.
Discover your purpose and focus.
Do you know what this means?
Or is it another natural disaster to you, apart from the Typhoon Megi, impending floods in Bangkok, etc, etc.
The active volcano which is spurting much ashes is located near the Yakkum Rehabilitation Centre where we were supposed to visit from 25 Nov to 01 Dec. While I was upset to know about the cancellation and hated even more, the fact that I had to break a promise, the news brought a sigh of relief. Even though I worry for the locals who have been kind to me while I was there, I was thankful that God has once again, protected me by His grace. And this time round, a group of you who might have been going on the trip with me.
Friends have asked me, how do I know, that God is real, and that things that happen in our lives, aren't just coincidences...
Well, all I can say is, thank God for all these coincidences in my life.
One particular "coincidence" if you would call it, was a trip that God had somehow stopped in Dec 2004. This was the period when the devastating tsunami ravaged many countries and lives. I was planning to be at one of the spots that was affected but was saved by God's grace.
And God has once again, reminded me through the Gunung Merapi episode, that He is in control of all situations and continues to watch over me and us daily. This explains why I gladly give of my life to serve Him, because my life is bestowed and preserved by Him. If He has done so, He has a purpose for which I must fulfill, if not, then my life wouldn't have lived the worth that He has intended.
Pause a little, my dear ladies, and think about how He has protected and watched over you. And put you specially where you are... because He has a reason. And do be mindful to fulfill that mission, or you would find yourself aimless and drifting without a focus.
Discover your purpose and focus.
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