Hey.
before i get started with my work just thought i drop
in a thought or two.yeaps.
i really dunno how to start it, because my mind is just
jumbled with words and all. at the back at my mind
this post is somewhat related to a event on sunday(23/4)
night yeaps. hmm firstly, i would like to say to that
person. im fine (: dont' worry. hahah and im not lyin,
like really really (: hmm and yeah thanks for telling
me what you did.
hmm..
recently, it just stumbled on me. why people in barker
are so not on fire on Jesus or not willing to believe in Him.
people in barker are very 'follow the crowd' kinda thing ?
yeah. they do whats the in thing so as not to be left out or
laughed at. i have to admit, i was like that.perharps im still
like that. but one thing for sure. im changing (: praise God.
barker people...swearin/cursing - daily
talkin back to teacher/in class - daily
not handin in homewokr - daily.
the list goes on and on. i would guess in most schools, its like
that. however when it comes to Chritianity i would say its
totally different ? during chapel. no one sings. maybe a few.
some sing, but they do make fun of the songs and stuff. -sigh
these things were always on my mind, i just didnt give thought
about it. FINALLY. i did. i have been what everyone is, perharps
not as much as they do. but still...
however, i have decided. not to do what they do.
swearin.. thou its the d word or s word or anything its still swearing.etc.
everything, anything. i WANT to be different. i WANT people in my school
to see that Christianity is not what the OTHER people who claim themselves
to be christian to be. i WANT and NEED to show them what its all about.
(romans 12:2)Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.
From this day on, i Shawn Tan, promise to not do what the people in my school
do just to fit in and fear to be laughed at. It WILL be hard, it WILL hurt. but im willing
to be humiliated for Jesus. i had enough of tryin to fit it.yes i do. no matter
how long and hurtin the road may be, i will carry on, with Jesus on my side.
I believe that many of us are like that ? maybe not as bad as me. but still, the same
to a certain extend. I pray that you will change and not conform to the patterns of the
world. that everyone of you who are like me will start to realised that the reason for
non-believers making fun of Christianity is because of US ! Christians ! the way
we lead our lives in school is why they are making fun of Christianity. Think about
it, its true. Its our fault. No one else, but us. If we lead a life that shines for Jesus, not
just in church but in school as well. Things will change. People will start to see that
Christians are totally a different group of people, doing what is pleasing to God.
They will see the DISTINCT difference between a normal person and us, Christians.
I really cant take it anymore, thinking that its really our fault. Im sorry Lord.I apologize
for all the Christians that are just like me.
Just before i end, i just would like to say please change and that its really our fault.
Please think about it, or even pray over it. God will open your eyes and give
you strength to change for the better. If every christian will change to lead a life
that will shine for Jesus, people will start to kneel before the King of kings and Lord
of lords. Therefore, if thats what you want, please do what you have to do.