How I became a Christian...
Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2002 - 12:58 a.m.
Dearest Diary,
It's a great day to PRAISE the Lord! Especially today! I am so happy that 2 more of my friends are coming for the coming Easter Sunday! Thank God that their time were released! Before that 2 of my friends already confirm with me, so altogether 4 of them are coming! Thank God!
It may seems a bit strange to some why I'm so excited about inviting friends that are not Christian to this event. I don't really know how to explain why the excitement. All I can say is that when I got to know about the "Raised from the Dead" video will be shown, I saw that this will be a great opportunity to invite my friends for Sunday service. I got this feeling that this 'vision' is given by God through the Holy Spirit though I wasn't sure... Nonetheless, I really hope that through the Easter service that they will be one step (even if it is a small step) near to accepting Christ. At this point of time, I begin to wander whether if this thought of mine is too ambitious...
Thoughts of how I became a Christian came flashing into my mind. I had been in an Angelican school for my primary school and a Catholic school for my secondary school. Thus since young I believe that the only way to the real God is through Jesus Christ. But I came from a family that worships all kinds of idols...
When I was in secondary 2, I told my mum that I would like to convert to Christian. She objected... to me at that age of 14... I can almost describe that she objected violently. Not that she beats me but she threaten to kick me OUT of the house and disown me. So I did not convert at that age YET due to the fear. But I recall myself telling God that He must wait for me to get to His kingdom & also that He have to show me another way for me to try again.
I waited but I led a sinful life bowing to idol that I do not believe in. I guess I only go to Jesus when I need blessing for my exams. Such UNGRATEFUL girl! Yet God still wants me in His kingdom...
When I was in my college, I made a new year resolution that I want to do volunteering work on a regular basis. I registed through National Volunteering Centre (NVC). I chose to work with children and chose that the venue will in the East. I was offered to go to Bethesda Community Service Society (BCSS). Little did I know at that time that that is the first small step of God's plan for me.
I join BCSS to mentor and give free tuition to children from low income family. The other volunteers there are mostly from Bethesda Community (my current church). One of the volunteers, Ginder (my home group leader now) then invited me to an Alpha course. This course is for people who wish to explore Christianity. I accept the invitation. In one of the Alpha session, I accepted Christ.
Somehow as the years goes by, God slowly but surely 'melted' my parents' heart. God done it through His way. My parental objection diminishes. Though they told me that they would prefer me not to be a Christian, I still thank God that they no longer object violently. Praise the Lord! To God be the glory!
I still faced another objection... from my relatives. I feel that they are a TOUGHER 'nut to crack'... Even my parents will not dare to offend them. These relative is my grandmother's sister. So it 2 genaration above me. I still believe that God will make a way for me.
That's all...
-Shu Ling-
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