I don't know where to begin...
I went to YM Camp with gusto to feel and bask in God's presence once again. I'm hoping to find some answers to some of my questions such as how to begin building up my habit to have some quiet time with God. Usually, I will just lie on my bed talking to God mentally, with my eyes closed. But at times, I get distracted with mixed thoughts, worries, etc.
I am always amazed at how many youths are quite able in doing their own quiet times or even devotions. I was asked to do devotion by my mummy ages ago but I realised I didn't really bother to understand the Word or really think about what I've read.
So during one of the workshops I attended which was on Bible, shared by Pastor, Raymond, I started to learn various categories such as Law, History/Narratives (OT, NT), prophetic, wisdom and poetic, gospels, epistles (letters). I barely had no idea that the Bible was categorized like that!! :O Knowing the categories did arouse my curiosity and I'm beginning to feel keen to start reading the Bible to find out what they are really about. However, the main problem is that I'm lazy and I always think that the Bible is so long-winded and boring. Like history.
I also learnt that the stones represent the Word, Spirit, Strength, Authority and Majesty of God. It's something new to me. I also want to read Revelation, Daniel, Zech, Ezekiel from the Bible. It's about cosmic struggle between good and evil. Something I'm currently struggling. Mostly with distractions in my life.
I also want to read poetic such as Psalms and Songs of Songs. One of the reasons is to get some ideas so that I can compose my lyrics for my third song mainly on worshipping without me hearing the sounds or music itself which was suggested by Jolyn Ng (Dianne's sister). (: *I have written "Signing Hands" (to raise deaf awareness for the Ministry of the Hearing Impaired - MHI) and "Mother I Love" and they are only two songs I have made so far this year.* Psalms is also meant to help us express ourselves to God and consider His ways when we cannot express in words or prayers.
Just a few verses that I want to share with whoever is reading this post.
Psalm 124:8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth
What a great reminder that we can always look up to God for help in time of need.
Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Matt 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matt 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given as well.
"We can never believe God has given to us everything He promises until we have given Him all we have." said the Rev, Melvin.
Besides what I've learnt at the camp, I have another pleasant memories I still remember till now. My group, Cherry gave me an early birthday surprise. It touched and made my heart smile. It showed that my group mates enjoyed having me in their group which I was grateful for.
Not only Cherry, my small group gave me another surprise. This time with Justin tricking me that it was Kim's birthday instead of me and was asked to wait for Kim's arrival at 1am+. But it was actually just Kim carrying a slice of cake walking behind me. HAHA! They all sang the language I recognised - Sign Language. My small group mate, Sylvester concluded the birthday song by saying, "You're AWESOME" in sign language. Awww!!!
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| Communicating in sign language |
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| Making a wish... |
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| Celebrating my early 19th birthday |
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| My ears and voice (: Thanks, Cherry girls! |
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| A cool Cherry group I've ever been in!! :D |
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| Our sign names :D |
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| Trying to look cool again! |
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| My helpers for my station! |
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| My group leader and awesome interpreter, Danette! |
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| Me and Jolyn (: |
Overall, I'm really very happy to be in this group. They are another funny and cool bunch of friends I've made. I'm grateful for they learnt sign language and that they showed keen enthusiasm in learning more. (: I love the sharing times where I started to be more open. I felt that I shared more than last year's camp. I hope to be more sociable as time passes by. (: I hope God continues to work in my life and that I will eventually 'hear' His voice and what path He wants me to walk on next, after ITE.
Cherry, till then, cya soon!!! :D Cherry, continue to walk in faith with Him! <3
