Proverbs 3:5-6

Things of the past will usually - for lack of a better word - "creep" up on us whenever we feel down. For me, memories of my time spent in Hope Brisbane will often "creep" up on me whenever I am down. I will always remind myself that if God had brought me through trials before, He will bring me through more. Back in Brisbane, encouragements are easily "dispensable" because my housemates and I attend the same church. I really meant dispensable cause I literally walk into my housemate's room whenever I feel the urge to cry or want to speak to someone. Her room has always been known to me as a room that is filled with my tears (I once stayed in that room too!). When we started going to church that time, we told ourselves that we will set aside a time for QT together. At the same time, we practice memory verses too. Somehow, one of it that encouraged me lots just now when I was in the shower (amazing things REALLY happen in the bathroom!):

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

- Proverbs 3:5-6

Before this verse came to me, battling within me were 2 main issues over the past 2 weeks - disappointment in a friendship & my career learning curve. I will question the favourite question - Why? Why is it me again God? (Pertaining to the disappointment) Hahaha!!! *flip* Tell me who doesn't ask questions like this?

As I prayed over the past few weeks, encouragement comes in all shapes and sizes unexpectedly. (Unexpectedly because I have not mentioned anything to anybody). Through the Bible, through sms prayers and through sermons.

See.. As we pray, God will work!!! As when Paul and Silas were in jail, they still prayed and sing praise and worship and after that, there was a miracle and they were released out of jail (in a nutshell).

Ultimately, I learnt that struggles will not go away, disappointments will still happen, thoughts will still carry on, questios like "why me?" still will be left unanswered. However, as we place our full trust in the Lord, as we continue to keep praying, praising & worshipping Him, He will set things in place.

Personally am real glad to be part of the body of Christ. More so than ever, I am glad to be part of my church - Hope Church. Been around for 4 years and each year just gets better. As I see people around me grow, I am glad that I grew too.. I guess, that's what iron sharpens iron really meant. This Saturday, we will be celebrating our 15th anniversary at Expo Hall 2 and I am looking REAL forward to it!!!