Tired Though Determined

Here I am, in the late night typing away while browsing for resources to put into my research paper. This has been a constant act for the past 6 years. Rushing deadlines, cracking my head for inspirations and thoughts and sticking my bottoms onto the study chair for long hours on end.

It has been tiring I have to admit. Find the motivation lacking to complete my assignments. The deadlines are looming and I know that all this studying prepares me for ministry. I just want this mental torture to end soon.

Thankfully, after this semester, I am left with 3 more modules and I am done. I am tired but determined to cross the finishing line. I can see the finishing tape. Lord grant me strength!

Team Work and Leadership

Lessons learnt from Avengers:

1) A team leader does not have to be the most skillful and knowledgeable in order to lead effectively.
2) A secure leader is one who gathers a gifted team around him/her and allows them to operate in their areas of expertise, not force them into a mold.
3) An effective team consists of gifted personalities with their talents, egos and ideas, differing to agree.
4) A successful leader, needs a right hand man to work alongside him/her. He/she drives the vision of the team and while the right hand man operates the vision into reality.

Let the Young Ones Come to Me

Yesterday, I was given the privilege of having a heartwarming experience.

My very last lesson with the P2 pupils from Temasek Primary School, and the whole class ambushed me with a giant hug. Even when I was about to leave, individuals would take turns to hug me. One pupil even asked me if I would continue to be in the school to teach them.

Sad to be having my last lesson with them but they are so.... sweet. This tells me that when you impart knowledge from the heart, you create a long lasting impact upon your charges.

Suffering

Suffering. I am not sure if this title justifies my situation. The previous 2 months have been a most challenging one for me to say the least. However, this challenging season will officially come to an end this Friday. As with all seasons, when one comes to a close, it heralds the advent of another.

As I prepared myself to enter into a new season, a sense of uncertainty, yet peace resides in my heart. Unlike the previous seasons, where I spent only brief durations in seeking the will of God, this time will be different. Somehow, I sense a pressing need to spend a slightly prolong time in prayer. This sense comes from observing the seasons I have been through so far and though I don't know the exact timing and will of God, I feel the time is drawing near for me to embrace my destiny. Lord, help me.

Back after a Hiatus!

At last! It's been centuries since I blogged! A lot have transpired since my last blog.

Finally! I am at the last lap of my theological education. This semester marks the 7th year of my studies. One more semester and I would have crossed the finishing line. 3 more modules and 1 practicum!

Somehow, as I key in my thoughts, the inspiration ceases. More next time!

The Journey so Far

This year marks 6 years of theological studies. The journey so far has been an exhilarating one. It has been a roller coaster ride of sorts. There were high moments and low ones of course. Moments to catch my breath and moments that left me gasping for breath. Overall though, it has been a most enriching and beneficial one to say the least.

6 years is a long time to study for a degree. Not that I am complaining. Through it all, I see the Lord's hand guiding me through the uncertainties as I journey towards my call.

The end is finally in sight. If all goes well, next year will see graduating. I await with bated breath. The end is in sight but a another journey awaits.

Lord, help me as I entrust my future in your hands.

Love is Sacrifice

Love is sacrifice. It is hard to navigate through the mini storms that arise from time to time.

It requires effort and at times it requires one party or the other, even either to take a step back to reflect. At the busiest of times, when assignments abound and deadlines loom before me, that is where the storms often threaten to burst onto the scene. Often, I am left helpless and being hard pressed for time for my assignments, I am forced to shelf the disturbing emotions for another time.

Really need time to reflect. These storms are unnecessary and cause needless hurt to either party. If the relationship were to move a step further, compromises need to be made. Adjustments need to be effected.

For now, my assignments hold priority. Time is needed to work things out and time will be set apart.