Friday, February 16, 2007
Kan Gua Ay Chiu

I sang this song for her.

I remember her as a fine lady who always love to cook. She cooks well for her family, comes to church every sunday and always smile at me with warmness in her eyes.

Today I learnt of the news. I cried.
My heart although greatly saddened, I know for sure that she is safe with the Lord.

She came to me before my NTU semestrial exams, present before me a few pieces of song sheets wrapped together carefully in a scroll. She asked me to sing some chinese/hokkien christian songs. I was stunned because I never thought of singing worship songs to God in Hokkien.

I was caught up with many things and didn't really remember much about it for the next few weeks. Then when I was supposed to lead worship for one of the sundays during my exam period, I fell ill. I couldn't deliver the promise I had with her. All the way until my GIP China trip was drawing nearer and nearer. I remembered this promise and it was always at the back of my head. Finally... I chose to sing it during New Year's Eve, during watch night service. I went on to practice the song. It was totally difficult at first.. but then it became easier and easier for me. However, the night service.. it was too late in the night and she had to rest early so she didn't come.

I left 1 more last sunday before my GIP China trip.
I decided to make it a song dedication to the church, especially for her in mind.
Finally I sang it for her.

Now when I thought about it, I am really thankful to God for giving me the chance to sing for her. She is this granny that has a special place in God's heart and she is with Him now. I know that God has his plans all laid out.

Now I'm right in Beijing to do another of His plan to serve and help out in the church here.
I know He is in charge of yesterday, today and your tomorrow.

Let us seize every opportunity that God has provided for you to serve Him.
I'm glad that I did and I pray for myself and everyone, that we will keep moving towards God and never let our selfish desires be the stumbling block in serving Him.
With God setting your focus, live a life with no regrets.