Well, recently I’ve taken up a couple of different sports as I felt my weekly routines were quite mundane. I wanted something more challenging to the body.Oh, I was also reading this book by Psychologist Rob Yeung (http://www.amazon.com/Extra-One-Cent-Rob-Yeung/dp/0330514547/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1313250493&sr=8-4) it talks about how certain people succeed in their respective fields. Why is it that some insurance agents can make millions in sales every year while others fail so miserably. Why is it that people may have the same qualifications and age but have results that are so diverse.
Rob Yeung went on to explain the different qualities which made the “winners” win. One of the things mentioned was building a T-Shaped mind, meaning one should expose oneself to a variety of fields then use those skills to benefit your own discipline.
For example, a marathon runner can take up weight lifting; which is completely another skill set. But then, the marathon runner can build stronger muscles which in turn improves his performance in running! I think it applies even in our relationship with GOD. I suppose that there must be people in this world that take up medicine because they are so amazed at how God made the human system. These people study at how our body works and from there they know how intricate God’s designs are, and that He mean good for us.
We always hear from our Pastors that God can use every experience in our lives for His glory. I think it is actually literal haha! =) So I thought to myself:”Hey since I’ve been quite fat recently, why not try something different”. I took up Kettlebells and Filipino martial arts. Kettlebells is efficient as it trains the cardiovascular and muscle-skeletal systems simultaneously, and I’m a person that hates to waste time; or in a bad way you could say that I’m lazy. Kali was taken up because it has always been my childhood dream to do martial arts.
I was surprised to see that both could actually complement each other. And both experiences made me know GOD from another perspective. But there were also times which I thought that I spent too much time on these interests. Everything will fade away but treasures which are stored shall always stay. Where ever your eyes are set upon is where ever your heart is. So I’ve repented and “toned-down” my time in Sports haha!
When I was reading Rob Yeung’s book, I was thinking of how I could use this principles to multiply the NS ministry. But the Spirit told me not to, because salvation comes not through my human efforts but by HIS grace! Hallelujah! I repented again! The Spirit encouraged me deeply by revealing this, I know that if God want to carry out His plans. Plans of Salvation, Blessing, Work…etc He SHALL carry it out no matter what.
I know that if God wants me to share His gospel to someone, even if that person runs away or avoids the topic. I know that I don’t have to chase after him or force it. If God wills, NOTHING can stop Him =) Sometimes I think we Christians are trying too Hard. No, I’m not saying that our passion in extending His kingdom should be dwindled. What I am implying is doing what He wants then back off.
God brought to my mind 1Samuel14-15, when Saul went against God’s instructions and took initiative for the wrong reasons. The Chinese have a saying for this, ” 自作主张“ or in Singlish:”Kay kiang”. We can have passion, we can have the desire to want to serve and do His will. But, we have to listen =) because God’s word is powerful, my shepherd was sharing this verse from Isaiah
Isaiah 55:11
New International Version (NIV)
11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
It applies to us as well, God can carry out what He wants even if we run away! Read Jonah =) Sometimes we don’t have to know why, we just need to do.
Well, it’s 7 mths to ORD! See you =)
I’m tired but I know…Your will be done!
