14th Dec, 2012, by Adeline Lum CM-
In secondary school, Amanda Soo attempted to start a Christian Fellowship (CF) with a few friends but was met with disapproval. Hence, when she entered KTAR (Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman), she thought joining the college’s CF was a privilege.
“Joining CF helps to set a spiritual foundation in college and the CF here is quite established,” said Amanda.
An introvert, she described herself as someone who is “quiet and will not talk to anyone unless approached by people.” But after joining CF, she made herself a bunch of friends who became her hang-out kaki (meaning regular buddies to do things with).
“It took me one year to open up,” reflected Amanda.
A journalism student, she chose this major out of her passion in using journalism as a platform to bring social issues into awareness, i.e. children with special needs.
“I am touched by God with the things needed to be done for the NGO (non-profit organization),” said Amanda.
Indeed, joining CF can be loads of FUN! Actually, walking with God can be very engaging, exciting and risky… yet unsafe and out of your comfort zone.
I like how C. S. Lewis described Aslan which represent a side of God in “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.”
“Safe?” said Mr Beaver; “don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.”
What’s greater than following a God who love and care for you, knows everything about you and challenging you to greater heights?
Romans 8:37-39- Love You
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
1 Peter 5:6,7- Care for You
Humble yourselves, therefore under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Psalm 139:2- Knowing everything about you
You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
James 1:2-4, 12- Challenging to Greater Heights
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith devolops perseverance. Perseverance must finish it's work so that you will be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has pormised to those who love him.
A privilege to join CF! Would you like to join your campus CF?
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References for pictures:
http://wengyuen.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/nothing-can-separate-us-from-him.jpg
http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/APG/F102246~Goals-Runner-Jumping-Hurdles-Posters.jpg
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