My life, Your SONGmei

Wo Yuan Yi

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 1:00 AM

Here is a link to a new song I have written.:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHRSu-P2vcg

I know the guitar and voice sounds horrible and maybe you dun understand what was sung but because I am unable to type chinese words on my mac...hahha

Running After You

Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 10:18 PM

This song which friend of mine wrote many years ago kept ringing in my head today..and it truly speaks of a heart of King David, one who runs after God with all that he has. I want that heart too.

Verse

My heart is weak

My soul it faints

Oh Lord I need You everyday

I cry for more

I long to see

Oh Lord Your power flowing through me

Chorus

Its You My Lord

The life I'm running after

Its You My Lord

The River I am after

I'm running after You

Bridge

Running after You (X8)

Coming back to the cross of mercy and grace

Sunday, April 3, 2011 @ 8:48 AM

These 2 days, I spent time with a group of people whom I met in my youth. People who sort of made me who I am today. People who helped me so much along the way. Maybe some others might be angry with them but I know that their love for me was genuine, even their love for God's ministry.

About a week ago, somebody almost convinced me that young adults are unable to give so much time to God because of all the commitments we have and evangelism should be left to the youth as they are more on fire and able to influence each other. "Mentorship should be done if the mentor and mentee are comfortable with each other", he said. I didn't argue back. Maybe I just didnt know what to say cuz he sounded reasonable enough.

Yesterday, I listened to the conversation between my ex-leaders. I was amazed at how passionate they still are about reaching the lost souls, about discipling the next batch of leaders, about mentorship. They did not talk about the impossibilities though they know it is tough. They talked about the hows because they knew it still has to be done. I felt awkward in that conversation and I wondered why. It has been a long time since I hear someone talk about God and outreach so passionately.

When I went back, I spoke to a friend about what I felt. She said I can start the fire in my own church. Then I realised I have lost that fire and I want it back. Badly. Without that fire, I cannot pass Him on.

This morning during worship, I told God I'd surrender again. He reminded me of things I have left behind, things that pleases Him. I struggled. During sermon, I was very quiet because I dunno how to answer Him. I felt numb. I felt I have drifted away for too long. I felt unworthy. I felt he cannot use me anymore. Then after cell, I knew one of the new friend was quite ready to accept Christ but not sure about the other one. So I just spoke to the one who was quite ready. I am not good at explaining the bible in Mandarin so I told him I will speak in English since He understood a bit. But the second new friend came and I was challenged as she does not understand English at all. I tried to find help but in vain. So I shared whatever I can n Mandarin. And as God would have it, she decided to accept Christ as her saviour too! Moral of the story? It is really not me. With the 2 new salvations, He just showed me that no matter who or what I ma, He can use me as long as He chooses to and as long as I am willing to take that step of faith. I am humbled once again.

Then when I went to a friend's house in the afternoon (one of them from the dinner table), we had a time of worship and prayer. It was awesome. Been so long since I come so close in His presense even in worship. I miss it so much. I miss just staying and loitering in His presense with no agenda, no issues, just pure reverence.

On the way back, I decided to read my bible. And from there, God gave me a 3 point sermon. Cool. You see, when your heart is right before Him, His blessings just overflow. He can't wait to speak to us! He can't wait to use us!

The lot has been cast. God loves me. I am back. Evangelism is a call for every believer. It is not only for the youth. Young adults, it is time to wake up from our slumber! Do not be deceived that young adulthood means we can conveniently push His work aside! Who are we to say No when He obviously says GO! I love You Jesus. :) Thank You for wanting me back. :)

Professional Ethics

Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 8:33 PM

As I read up more and more, I realize the seriousness of professional social work ethics. I remember my tutor saying before that we should treat each client and what he confide in us with respect. It is something like what the bible said in Luke 6:31 'Do to others as you would have them do to you.' In the social work sector, there's another line taught by my poly lecturer many years ago.."Do not do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you." Both are similar in nature and tells of how we should be treating everyone around us. Using this on my clients, I would know to protect their confidentiality because that is what I hope my counsellor can do for me too if I ever visit one.

Now the dilemma is that how about in times of group work? All would still need to know the prevailing issues of the client but when client shares something confidential to the case worker, does the case worker reveal to the rest of the team other than the case supervisor? I know someone who argued with me that there are grey areas and I should not be so strict in this. Then again, how about ethics? How do I really draw the line?

Recently, I realised that without mentioning name, some social workers will talk about their clients cases infront of other irrelevant people just to share a story. Does not sharing the name make it ethical already? I'm not too sure.

Taking up this course has changed my perspectives in many ways. I am beginning to be challenged in my mind. Good or bad? I'm not too sure yet. I just pray that God will grant me the ability to discern and grant me wisdom to decide.