Sunday, May 4, 2008

post china trip

Its been a long, unemotional, yet exciting week

Taking a trip down to China, the place of rich history, and the ancient home of my predecessors has taken up my entire past week and it was a great one.

The lessons and truths learnt reached deep into my heart and I've been moved by some of the things:-

That there is much light in people's hearts despite the darkness in the land.
There is a deep curiosity and searching and passion for truth.
Drawing strength from the Source directly is so important.
He cares for the workers as much as He cares for His kingdom. (This i want to experience more...)

"Everything is part of the process" is what encouraged me....in life, there can be so many obstacles and moulding processes that could hurt but well......smile.....you're really part of the process of something potentially beautiful.

And it occurred to me, hey, every single person in this world cannot be perfect. there is just no way our intentions would always be pure or godly, or good even. Even the most religious fanatic or churchgoer would have his mistakes in life etc. if you do not believe me, take a look at the bible. God's people have sinned one way or another or they really doubted God. Yet...
Even Romans (written by paul) has said "For All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." Yes we may have the seemingly outwardly best intentions sometimes but if we look a lot deeper, "Yea, right! As if!" The heart can be deceitful. The Lord looks at our hearts, as well as actions.

I'm so glad i'm forgiven by Him.

2 comments:

ELIZABETH :: said...

Glad that you learnt stuff on the trip. The trip was really great, glad that you felt that too.
May God continue to speak to you :)

Barley said...

yep babe, we have tons to learn! :) from people around the world. glad to have ya on the trip too. --kim