Rejoice, remember and give thanks

This Sunday morning, Peter Shurley enlighted Agape Gospel Assembly Seremban with his 30 minutes violin live performance and His preaching about God's will for us.

Peter Shurley is in Facebook too. He recently spent most of his time in Myanmar. He has 5 children!! The eldest 19 and the youngest 1.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (New King James version)
16 Rejoice always,
17 pray without ceasing,
18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
I rejoice and give thanks as God given me a new life and made me a new creation.
I give thanks for He loves me unconditionally.
I give thanks for He has perfect plan for me and things happen in His perfect timing.
I give thanks for He provides and protects me from evil.
I give thanks for He increases my wisdom through His words.

Where is your mum?

This morning after sending Xing Jie to our neighbour next door, Alex and I walked to the mini lorry which stopped by in front of a house around 30 foot steps from ours. It is a "mobile vegetable lorry" (In chinese term, we call it 菜车). The couple sells vegetables, fish, prawns, beancurds, onions, barley... all common food that a housewife would buy to cook at home.

When Alex and I were selecting and buying things there, uncle asked:"Where is your mum? Have not seen her for quite some times." I was surprised:"You remember my mum? She is in Singapore now, taking care of my brother's baby." "Of course I remember her. She always come buy things carrying a baby."

Then uncle asked why are we not working on Monday. We told him we are now taking leave every Monday. He understands it is due to economic downturn and shared with us his story. He was working for people when his 4 children were young. There was times when he couldn't find any job at all. He couldn't sleep at night thinking about no money to support family. He even went to Singapore for work but eventually decided to start own business to have more secure income. Now his eldest son is 21 years old and the youngest daughter is 13. I can see he has found his way out.

Which parent doesn't love their children? We can do anything and try all ways just to provide the best to our children. Children give us strength to go through the toughest moments in our life.

Is there a difference have or not have child after getting married?
Yes. If you have your own child, you will understand your parents more. There is more reasons for you to be matured, responsible, be a better person and a good example because your child will imitate all your actions regardless if it is good or bad.