His Grace, so sufficient, so needed.: Walk Away

Falling in love with Corrine May's voice and music. What I enjoy most was the lyrics.. My colleague brought to my attention this song - Walk Away. It seemed to be written based on spousal violence.. The lyrics very real...

W A L K A W A Y
Written by Corrinne May Ying Foo
Copyright 1997, Corrmay Gourmet Music (ASCAP)

Hey girl, what is the matter?
You're crying your heart out again
Don't lie, girl
This was not some accident
Your bruises, they give you away
Your face sighs in shades of blue purple
Your eyes tell a story of pain

Walk away
You're worth more
than he'll ever realise
Baby walk away
Spare yourself this pain
Can't you see that he's not worth it?
You're not meant to be treated this way
Baby walk away

You say that
You really love him
You say that he'll know this someday
But your face still sighs in blue purple
Your eyes tell a story of shame

Walk away
You're worth more
than he'll ever realise
Baby walk away
Spare yourself this pain
Can't you see that he's not worth it?

You've been waiting for his love for so many years
Well girl,
You may not live to see that day
Baby walk away

You're not meant to be treated this way
Baby walk away
Baby walk away
Baby walk away

Anyway, while I was surfing her official site, I found her blog! Saw this entry about her walking along the streets of California and found a man who paints with his nose. Sometimes, I think, it's very easy for us to walk past a person who needs help and yet, no help was rendered to them. I am very guilty of that sometimes.

I was along the streets of Orchard on Saturday afternoon asking people "Would you mind donating $2 to the disadvantaged children?". Then I thought "Ok.. Maybe people don't like the word Donate.". So I changed "Would you like to give $2 to a disadvantaged child? 100% goes totally to them.". Phew.. I did it for just 2.5 hours. It was really really tiring. However, I was quite "satisfied" because I know the purpose of giving my time and effort. I know how the money will be spent and I know that there are many who benefit from these funds. For those who like to know more about this, can read up here.

After that session, I told myself never ever to be "rude" to those who ask for donation along the streets. Not that I will give to all who approached but I guess that even giving a smile does perk the person up.

Also, I had a good time with at the HopeKids retreat after fundraising. Though there were teachings, it was a very relaxed session of getting to know one another. It was a relational session. Personally, I have been in this ministry for 4 years and after 4 years, I finally got to know a few much better only after this retreat. During this retreat, trust was developed through a game which we played. The floor will ask one person 3 questions. Of which, the person have to answer 2 of it. I noticed that though I do not know alot of them personally, sharing with them what was close to my heart was not difficult!! What's most fun was the fact that we have people ranging from as young as tertiary group to as old as those married for 10 over years with many children. It's nice. Though technically, I have been in this ministry for quite some time, I can't say that I am close to any of them. Ministry, many a times, is about doing the job. In a way, there isn't alot of opportunity to take a breather, say hi, have a drink and relax. Thus, this retreat, gave me the luxury to get to know many better - In a relaxed environment. Being "Mary" instead of "Martha" is a great feeling!