It was after a meet up with my client this afternoon, I said a quick prayer for my client. I prayed that one day, my client will come to know the Lord. Almost immediately after the prayer, I heard the song "Thank You" by Ray Boltz.
Each time I hear this song, I will think actually think of my Sunday School days & the day I gave my life to Jesus when my ex-tutor told me about this wonderful man. However, today when I listened to it, I thought of this friend of mine, Wilson Tang.
During my long leave, I packed my letters & cards that I had since yonder years ago. Then, I took the opportunity to go through all that was given to me. Some brought me back down the memory lane, some brought tears brimming, some warmed my heart, some cause me to understand past misunderstandings more. One letter stood right out in the lime light.
I received this letter on 4th July 1996. In the letter, he said ".....There's another thing I would like to tell you and that is I have this deep conviction in me to bring you back to God. I don't know why I felt this way, maybe it's the plan of God for letting me know you. Therefore, you may find me sometimes persistence in calling you to go to church or come for cell group. Sorry for being lor soh. But I really hope to see you back on track with God again. I will keep praying for you....."
I backslided in 1994. Came back to God in 2002. I believe in those 8 years, someone must have been praying for me.
There are indeed a few friends whom I would love to meet up again. Wilson is definitely one. Both of us went overseas on separate times and we just lost contact. A dear friend who has always stood by me when I was in my down-est most time between 1995-1997. Another would be a dear ex-colleague, Chew Foo, who told me "When you go to Brisbane, don't get too lazy to go to church ah! I will pray that someone will bring you to one since I failed to do that." For now, I wish I could call them and say "Hey! Am back to God!"
Thank you guys..!
Thank You
Ray Boltz
I dreamed I went to heaven
And you were there with me
We walked upon the streets of gold
Beside the crystal sea
We heard the angels singing
Then someone called your name
You turned and saw this young man
And he was smiling as he came
And he said friend you may not know me now
And then he said but wait
You used to teach my Sunday School
When I was only eight
And every week you would say a prayer
Before the class would start
And one day when you said that prayer
I asked Jesus in my heart
CHORUS
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am a life that was changed
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am so glad you gave
Then another man stood before you
And said remember the time
A missionary came to your church
And his pictures made you cry
You didn’t have much money
But you gave it anyway
Jesus took the gift you gave
And that’s why I’m here today
CHORUS (repeat)
One by one they came
Far as the eyes could see
Each life somehow touched
By your generosity
Little things that you had done
Sacrifices made
Unnoticed on the earth
In heaven now proclaimed
And I know that up in heaven
You’re not supposed to cry
But I am almost sure
There were tears in your eyes
As Jesus took your hand
And you stood before the Lord
He said, my child look around you
For great is your reward
CHORUS (repeat)
I am so glad you gave
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