Reaffirming the call

Isaiah 6:8 'Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: "Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me."'

Somehow meeting up with my senior Pastor, Ps Henry, is always an awkward situation. There he would be, with his booming, fatherly voice going, 'Good morning Leo! Are you still interested about full-time ministry?' And it would always be in the main sanctuary of the church, in the full view of others. Heh, now what would you give to avoid that question? (especially when everyone seems to be around, haiihh~)

Anyhow, I guess the question is not the issue of commitment, but an issue of timing. Been learning a lot of things these past few weeks. Guess I've grown an inch or two spiritually too. (Yah, you expected the word 'sideways' huh?)

One lesson learnt was the fact you can't make people like you, especially if they don't (Heh, simple lesson huh?) In fact, every friendship work on a 2 way basis. We hang out with those we like, and vice versa, people that like us (on the basis of our personality, wit, humor and perhaps companionship) hang out with us.

We should not try to change ourselves to suit others as that's crap, but we can try to smoothen our rough edges. Heh, like for example, being more sensitive to others, being crappy/lame at the right time, etc etc. After all, life is about learning to live with others, right?

Another lesson learnt is the fact that we can only advice and pray our friends when we see them in a situation that might be harmful to them. After all, we care for their wellbeing. But sometimes, it's all up to them. It's their life, their decision and their choices. Doing more might just harm the friendship, wouldn't it?

Ah, back to full-time ministry. Was at FGA KL when they gave an altar call for those wanting to give their life to serve God. But, being where I am now, it's not about going out there. I've done that many times. But it's the issue of living my life dailly for Christ, dying to myself in order to life for Christ. After all, it's a long run, not a 100 meters dash.

Guess that's it for now. Till something crazy happens (like a flying cow over Cyberjaya or something like dat, heh *grin*) or when God puts something in this stubborn cranium skull of mine, God Bless~

p/s: People and relationships are all part and parcel of full time ministry. After all, your congregation is human after all right? *grin*