Amazing Love

It's been an amazing night. Long in terms of hours, and I sure feel tired, but boy has it been encouraging, empowering, and very very insightful. Always at times like these where I feel so eager to share and express my feelings but at the same time, I hold back and worry that the fatigue would cause the words to come out not quite right.

I'm really thankful to have gone for ISC tonight. To be in the midst of so many working and willing hearts, and to know that I am within this midst of people eager to carry out this mission, it really felt wonderful. Granted, there are many things that could be improved on for future ISCs, and even perhaps the entire direction of IFG/ISM may call for some modifications, and as we struggle to find the best way to carry out His will, even as we can see that certain things may not be quite right... it's nevertheless extremely encouraging to see everyone come together in one spirit to reach out to our foreign friends.

Speaking from a first-timer's viewpoint, the sheer number of people who turned up today, CFers and international students alike, is already evident of the works of the spirit. And it was definitely insightful and humbling to hear from the veterans after. For one, I can really identify with what Limmy raised about whether there can be a limit to the number of people that we can sincerely and wholeheartedly keep in our hearts. This is almost precisely what I have been thinking to myself at the turn of the decade. These relationships that we forge we people - do we really just want to leave them as hi-bye relationships? Is there really so much to be preoccupied with that is more important, or should I say more worthwhile, then bringing these relationships with people into a deeper, hi-hi (borrowing Charlene's words, lol) level? Do we really want to be social butterflies all our lives? I know I don't. And I really don't buy the social network thing that CSO has been trying to bewitch our minds with, haha.

I had a really great night tonight. Am really thankful that despite all the obstacles last semester which resulted in me not attending a single session at all, I was still brought here today. As a witness and a vessel of His amazing hand. Thank You for not giving up on me! :)