14th April 06 Good Friday

Good Friday, the day the Lord died on the cross bearing our sins for us. This year, as good friday drew near, i was merely looking forward to it as it was a holiday. An excuse off the daily routine of work. A day where we had special church performances and an opportunity to share God with non-believing friends. Beyond that, i hadn't given this day any further thought. As it turns out, God works in ways we don't often expect. I had invited an old friend to the morning service and persuaded him to come even though it was sooooo early in the morning of a public holiday! An altar call for healing was given, specifically for injury on the right knee! Goodness, i was quite shocked to hear that, having badly injured the exact knee a couple of weeks ago and it hadn't gotten better. There, my cell leader and members were giving me the eye to obey the call (heh, thx guys). As i was at the altar and got prayed for, the word was that God would give me a strength in my heart and wisdom, understanding and intelligence this year. I had to learn to stay in His presence. Truely, I think the call for healing was more like a gentle prodding from God for me to recieve a greater blessing from Him. I really needed that. More than all this, it was a reminder for me: even when I didn't care as much for Him, He still cared for me. Thank you Jesus, for reminding me of your love on Easter.
On a lighter note, we celebrated Leonard's 28th birthday on the same day! Happy bday Bro(we'll try to go easy on the ah peh jokes this yr, lol). Everyone had a good time, looking at the pics we took, I truely thank God for the cell group. Finally we've been able to get full attendance!! (well, almost) Looking at how far the group has grown, the new and the old, God is once more reminding, that we continue to do His good work, and He will continue to pour out
unto us.

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