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And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)

I am led to reflect upon my life when I read this verse. I recall the season in my life whereby I am so determined to be a music producer in entertainment industry. I went to learn how to play guitar, operate sound system, composing songs, arranging music for songs and even singing. I can say that I am jack of all trades, but master of none. I spent all my savings and even borrowed money from my father to run concerts. I still remember there was a Chinese New Year whereby I have to empty all my angbao to pay the printing company. I have wasted all my resources and energy and time just to chase after a dream.

Until today, I wonder why I pursue all these empty dreams, why I hang in there for so long. But little do I know; many years later, after I became a disciple of Jesus, I began to write songs to worship God. I also served the church by managing the sound system and even playing the drums and guitar. I even wrote and directed a few music productions. As I look back, I know that God has caused my past experiences to work together to serve Him.

I recall also my stubborn love towards Chinese language even though my Chinese was not exactly very outstanding. But my stubbornness is actually a reaction towards my inability to master English language. I was not very gifted in languages, and I did not have an English speaking home environment to help me along. My negative sentiment towards English language grew even greater when I struggled to pass my English exams. Hence, I redirected my focus to Chinese language. Though I was not exactly excelling at it, at least I enjoyed and I hang in there for many years. Little did I know at that time, my quested for Chinese language laid a foundation for language study.

When I was in Bible College, I enjoyed learning Greek and Hebrews, as I enjoyed learning Chinese language. The most interesting thing is that, my first preaching assignment after I graduated from Bible College was to the Chinese Ministry in Mandarin. I still remember how I dragged to attend Homiletic (preaching) class and kept fumbling during my preaching tests as I could not read my script and even though I wrote it myself. I told myself that preaching is not my gift. But I am surprise that I was able to preach rather clearly in Mandarin. As I look back, I know God has caused my reaction to work together to minister to His people.

There are many things in life that we don’t know why it happens, but as a disciple, I have to learn to believe and trust that God causes all things to work together for good. Maybe you are going through some struggles in your finance right now due to the financial crisis, but hang in there; God will cause this finance crisis into an opportunity for you to grow in your trust in Him. Maybe you are facing some heath issues and wondering when you will be healed, but hang in there; God will cause your testimony to be an encouragement to many. Maybe you are in the midst of a rough patch in your relationship with your spouse or partner and on the verge of breaking up, but hang in there; God will cause your determination to work through this relationship issue into a chance to deepen and strengthened the relationship.

Whatever you are going through is unique to you, but just hang in there; God will cause all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)

HHS…

Abel…

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