Chinese New Year 2011

Last year with Chinese New Year being one of the very first few days in NZ.. I wasn't too sad - new place, new environment - exciting!

However, with one year passing by.. I'm really starting to miss home. With Chinese New Year coming, the homesickness doesn't get any better.

To comfort myself, I'll try baking some stuff :) Liz, Vivian and I have tried making some pineapple tarts last week. I'm definitely inspired by Tida, or Jennifer as we all know her, to bake as she bakes so effortlessly. Her flatmate Janet, is awesome too! I'm so glad they're staying so nearby, it's nice to have people nearby especially with Su moving to Auckland this year.

I miss home dearly, and the food even more. I think about Malaysian food everyday. Hopefully this craving, longing.. and agony, will soon go away.

OCF planning has been good, things are settling into place by the Grace of God. We're just asking around for hands to help cook a big pot of something to feed around 80 people. If anyone who reads this is interested to help out, please do contact me :) We'd love all the help we can get!

I've not had the motivation to blog recently. But just today, it came :) After a good phone call with mum telling me how her day has been and the adventures she had.

I miss home.. yes, it's the second time I'm saying this. Do you get the message now? Buy me a ticket!! Quickly!! :P

But I know there's so much that needs to be done before we go home. God is still pruning me and teaching me many stuff - especially in terms of pride and ego. He still has a lot to do with me, and the process can be very pain. But in all this we know that God is good.

We need to pull our socks up, buck up and be ready with the armour of God - the helmet of salvation, the sword of the spirit which is the word of God, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith and feet equipped with the readiness which comes from the gospel of peace. (Eph 6:14-17)

Remember this brothers and sisters, the enemy is a prowling lion waiting to devour you.. so be on guard, be alert and always be in the Spirit - for it will bring you life. I have experienced moments of 'fleshiness', and can truly testify that it brings you death. I almost became suicidal to one point, but thanks be to God, who is forever praised.. Amen.

Remain in fellowship, seek help and prayer, and always look to the Lord - He is our refuge and strength, our very help in times of need. He will never fail you nor forsake you. He has great plans for your life, for all of His children and all who He calls by name.

God, our Father loves you.. He sent Jesus Christ, his Son who himself was God, to die for us while we were still sinners. And after Jesus ascended to heaven, He sent the Holy Spirit - who is also God, to help us and empower us.

May the Grace of God be with you.

Amen.