Child Abuse

I read a book called “The Lost Boy” yesterday night. It was a real testimony of a boy who had been abused and escaped from it. It shows how the boy struggled through it until his adulthood. A really touching story. I never knew how an abused child goes through life before this until i read this book written by the child himself who has grown up. His name is David Pelzer. I realised the work of a child abuse social worker is really worth honoring. You need love and lots of wisdom to gain the trust of an abused child and also to help him or her go through it. Not many children are brave enough to voice out the trouble they are facing at home. Its more towards the work of teachers at school. Teachers at school must be alert on what’s going on their students. In this story, this boy was first rescued by the teachers who realised those marks on his hands and his constant scraping for food in the school’s garbage bin due to lack of food.

I felt sort of more pulled towards the job of a teacher and in the same time, and the first time, a child abuse social worker. I feel that everyone is given a chance to help out, in this case, children. It’s whether we are willing to make the first brave step and and have compassion on them.

When i was contemplating about this, i suddenly remembered the short “message” im assigned to deliver this Friday in the opening of my church Mission Weekend. It’s about child abuse! It says: “A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds. Almost five children die every day as a result of child abuse. What can I do about it?”

Is that a coincidence? I don’t think so. I would like to think that it's an "eye opener" to me.
Now, I guess when i deliver the message this Friday, i'll speak with conviction rather than merely stating my well-rehearsed message.

Sweet & Precious

They are more precious than gold,

than much pure gold;

they are sweeter than honey,

than honey from the comb.

By them is your servant warned;

in keeping them there is great reward.

(:

In God alone

I'm feeling all butterflies now. Roaring butterflies in my tummy, if butterflies can roar. Result is coming out in a while. I don't know what the outcome will be, but...

 

 Whatever it is, i give my plans to God.

freedom

 

 

There's freedom.

..and they follow Me.

Happy Sabbath Day. :)

White as Snow

Sang this song, Nothing but the blood of Jesus in church today 

and am reminded of God's grace and mercy.

I'm simply not worthy of Him but He made me worthy of Him.

Bread & Bun

White Horse

To a new world

hope in God

 

Praise God in all circumstances. (:

Be a watchtower

When i first stepped into my bedroom this morning, i almost burst out in tears. Seeing my jacket, my bed, my books, my windows, etc...ahh..bliss! They simply moved and warmed my heart to see something familiar after a long time, like meeting back my long lost best friend! I know i sounded very emotional, and its not thaaaat long i was away to justify such expressions, but i don't know why i really almost lost my mind right there at that time. Lol.

Anyways, back track now. I was away for almost 3 weeks...again. This time, i was back to my mum's hometown, Perlis. Mainly i wanted to spend time with my grandma. I'd always wanted to stay there for a longer period since a few years back but couldn't due to school and etc. I guess it's not too late. I don't know when i'll have this opportunity anymore....

Being back this time, i realised there were many changes happening again and going to happen. I'm really scared of what is to come next. Everyone is getting old..... At times, i feel like i have to be a strong spiritual anchor...to really pray...to really fast for a good end to those changes. I know i can't prevent things from happening, i can't make the time to stop for me..but i know God is in every bit there on Heaven as it is here. He holds everything. I'm just scared that i'll be a seasoned watchtower. Anyway, i'll not lose hope. As Paul said here..

"Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses.....; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and sincere love; in truthful speech and in the power of God....." [2 Corinthians 6:4-7a]

I will take Paul's example.
Just keep me moving.