Chose Life!

Last Tuesday, an old friend went back to the Lord. I could not attend the wake on Tuesday as I was attending a meeting at night. But, my family and I did manage to attend the funeral ceremony on Wednesday nite.

Chai Lean Che has been ard in church for since I could remember, I grew up seeing her ard. She’s always busy in the kitchen, or at the treasury, or attending to the floral arrangemenyts, or at the kindy garden. She comes to church early on Sundays as early as the 7.45am service and stays here practically till the last service at 4pm. She has always been quietly helping out one way or the other; often, staying at the sidelines and not wanting to create any stir.

As I stand in silent respect for her, I realised that’s one woman whose heart is after the Lord. I’m feel ashamed in comparison with her many deeds and wonderful disposition. Here I am, doing many things and feeling unappreciated when here lies an awesome lady, who has done far more than what I could imagine and yet, never utters a complaint.

Humbled by her very loving nature, I seek my Lord’s forgiveness for being so selfish. Headstrong with my wills instead of following His footsteps. And yet, I am blessed; for my Lord says, "Come to Me who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest." I am glad that I could go to Him in times of troubled mind and soul. I’m glad He lets me lean on His shoulder and cry in frustration and in childish fit and fancy. I’m glad He lets me be selfish once in awhile and not punish me. Thank you Father.. Thank you for letting me know Sis Chai Lean; for showing me what a brat I have become.