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no words can describe the amount of joy, love and peace that i have experienced for the past few weeks! yes, i have officially submitted my membership form to Pastor Kian Cheng.. and yes, you will be expecting a new baptised ME!

Uncle Aaron asked me over lunch, "Amanda, why did you want to be a member? What is your purpose?"

i pondered for awhile. actually, what is the real purpose? Do we ALL need to have the same purpose? To me, it is a form of declaration. a form of commitment. a form of respect. a form of thanksgiving.

I want to take this step of faith to declare my love for Him. I want to commit my life into His hands and serve Him wholeheartedly. I respect His love for me because He has never forsaken me. And last but not the least, i want to thank Him for His abundant love showered unto me. I want to thank Him for not forsaking me. I want to thank Him for all the blessings He has showered unto me, my friends and my family. I want to thank Him for blessing me with such a wonderful church to grow in my spiritual walk. :)

THIS IS MY PURPOSE! AMEN! :D

No doubt, there are ups and downs in one's christian life. BUT, never give up. Never lose faith. Stay strong and close to God for He leads and guides you through it all.

1 Cor 10:13
Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But, God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a wayout.

So, DONT WORRY! FEAR NOT FOR HE IS OUR LORD! HE IS OUR MIGHTY SAVIOUR! CAST YOUR FEARS UNTO HIM AND TRUST THAT HE WILL PROVIDE! :)

i definitely can see the change in myself. slow and steady. i never expected myself to see this side of me and i thank GOD that He changed me. and through Him, my relationship with dad and mum has improved so much. i can share more with dad now. i care more for mum now. :) As the Lord says and commands, we must honour our parents. and i thank God that He has spoken to them and saved them... :D

Praise Him!

Just a little problem now... i have tried to enfold him time and time again, shared with him my testimony about Christ in my life and how God has changed me and how God can also change him. but, i guess he isnt ready. and i dont have that energy to continue to enfold him. i guess deep inside, he is rather stubborn and has too much negativities inside. i pray for God to speak to him and pray for God's strength in me to speak to him more.. pray for an appropriate time too. :D

Another issue... i really hope my goodness and kindness is not misunderstood. if i misled you, i apologise.

GOD IS GOOD! wait, NO! GOD IS GREAT!!!

:D

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a dream that was surreal has left me in great thoughts.
i am thankful for the people around me to support and encourage me to take that greater step of faith to claim His love for me.
[Pastor Kiancheng, Aiping, Khoonhiang, Jocelyn, Daryl, Chris, Caixin and Marissa]
Praise the Lord for these great brothers and sisters in my life!

Baptism has always been on my mind. I was baptised as birth as a Roman Catholic. Along the years of growing up, i backslided.

The past year has been sweet, tender, joyful, tearful and hopeful. I felt like i was a toddler growing under the loving hands of God all over again. He was there to guide me, hold me, shelter me, lead me and most importantly, love me.

when i was down, He was there. when i was joyful, He blessed me. when i have sinned, He forgave me. when i was lost, He found me.

I opened my eyes, ears and heart to Him. I set my foot down to decide that Charis is where i wanna serve and worship Him. This is where i want to continue to praise His Name and bring glory to Him. Praise the Lord!

I am thankful for the pastors, leaders, friends that i have met.

And now, it's another step that i should take to proclaim my love for God. May He continue to speak to me. May He continue to guide me and lead me and show me the paths i should take. His loving strength is abundant. Amen!

May I, His humble servant, come forth to praise His Name and may He use me as His living testimony to touch the hearts of my family and friends! Amen!

Lord, indeed you have been by me through it all. During my darkest hours, You shone your lights upon me to lead me. When i was down, you placed your hands upon me and wiped my tears with the back of Your loving hands. I thank you Lord for your grace and mercy upon me. Your abundant love is my amazing strength. I thank you and I praise you!

Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! Sing praise! Amen!

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