bless my soul!

in the papers today...
"Cut off his head! We will call on the people to pull him into pieces so there is nothing left."
This came out of the mouth of an Islam member of Afganistan's Islamic organisation when he learnt that an Afghan man converted from Islam to Christianity.
Apparently, the Afghan man is on trial, with a high possibility of being executed.

Upon reading this, i felt a wrenching pain in my heart.
This man, with a heart and passion to know God and follow God is on the verge of being executed.
With his plain desire of just wanting to follow God, led him to such a tragic outcome.
Did he do any wrong at all?
Does he at all deserve this?
My eyes just brimmed with tears.
Seeing a man who has decided to follow God receive discrimination makes me feel so much unfairness and sympathy. It's just so unjust! Utterly!
at the same time, i feel so fortunate to be here in Singapore, being able to choose whatever religion i want and to worship God in any way i desire!
indeed, im abundantly thankful.
As much as he has to walk the path of the valley of death, i am sure, God has granted him a place in paradise.

praise him, my papa!

well, several days ago, my mom and i had an interview session with a friday weekly reporter.
She asked about my life.
In my heart, i didnt know how to start!
Well, it is a fact that my past wasnt glorious at all.
Starting with my dad, i mentioned how many times he left the house and returned.
How many times he hit me because of his own emotions.
How he finally left.
How my mom coped.
How i was so rebellious.
How times were bad.
How hard it was to pick up from where we fell.
How hard it was to take care of my teeny weeny brother, who was all so innocent and naive.
The memories just came flooding back.
While sharing, i was tempted so many times to cry out.
But, just thinking of God, a surge of warm blood just coursed through my veins.
Hence, i just smiled.
I am happy because i have this big papa who never forsakes me.

I smile because i mean it.
Joy overflowing.