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Saturday, 14 July 2018
❛ The end of one, is the beginning of another. ❜
Back in January 2016 , I wrote a blog post about the end of my exhilarating journey in Track & Field because God called me to do more in Church. But, I wasn't sure in what area I can do more and contribute in. A few weeks after I stepped away from competitive training, I was placed in the national training team and was also awarded the Peter Lim Scholarship. I achieved all these with only 6 months of training in a new event (400m Hurdles). With such achievements, it was natural that my coach and some of my friends asked why I'm not running anymore and even asked for my return back to competitive running. This actually happens once in awhile, even up til now. But I wouldn't blame them. Throughout the past 2 years, I have never explained myself properly because even I myself didn't know exactly what I'm called to do. First, some background info!! If y'all read my previous 2 posts about my intern as a PE teacher in Bedok View, y'all would know that I love youths and I want to make a difference in their lives. Because of this, I was actually given a opportunity to join FLY Zone (Youth) in September 2016. I love hanging out with the youths, love attending CGs and service 1 on Saturdays together. Even though I love the moments there, I was never sure if this is the area God called me to do and I was not ready to give my very best because of past failed experiences. So I just cruised on the surface level since I had the capacity, time and God called me to do more, so why not? Somehow,I cruised for almost 2 years. In this time of cruising, I also enlisted into National Service. The first 2 months, I had thoughts about whether I could continue doing what I was doing here. Booking out on Fridays and sometimes, Saturdays meant that I couldn't spend my rest day at home like the rest of the people. But I will always remember why I held on. I remember how great a feeling it is to be back in the house of God, praising, worshiping Him, being in His presence, hanging out with youths and His people. A few months ago, I got promoted to be a leader in Church. My leaders have always told me and believed in me since 2014. Telling me that I will and can be a leader someday. Took me 4 years but it guess it’s never too late. I will never take this leadership/ title for granted or to abuse it. Because I know very well what a great responsibility a leader in HOGC holds. It's not just any ordinary leadership we have in schools, but this leadership deals with lives and destinies of people. Being entrusted with people means, I'll have to be able to give my best, if not it isn't fair to the people. It gives me great joy to see people encounter, grow in God and the significance behind what we do brings warmth to my heart. Recently, something inside of me just changed. The way I look at things, the way I think. God has encouraged me and shown me that this is what He has called me to do. But I also know that, there is something more and something greater. I have not seen it all yet but I'm on the right direction. This is honestly just the beginning, my heart is expectant for many more blessings and breakthroughs that has yet to come. It WILL happen. I am super encouraged and I just wanted to share with everyone. It's okay if you've not found your purpose. It took me 3 years. 5 if you count how long I’ve been in church. You might feel frustrated, confused or sad because of the uncertainty, it’s okay. Just stay close and keep going. To my friends who are wondering why I made certain decisions for track and also in NS. I feel like I have finally gotten the answer.. & it doesn't stop here. I'll keep going. |
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