This morning I’ve realized how many people in our world are selfish. Whether they feel it or not, whether they know it or not. This incident, and thought came about from chinese class.

One of the topics we are learning in Chinese are the poor people, the homeless people in the world. One of the questions we had to answer were whether we agree or disagree with a “plan to help relocate/move the homeless” so they can have a house, and money to start a new life. The money for this plan will be provided by the government.

Out of the many twenty some peole in my chinese class, only two people agreed with the plan. Those who disagreed with the plan had many reasons. Some I agreed with, and some I didn’t. But what made me think about being selfless vs. being very self absorbed was the way they talked about how taxes will come from our own pocket, our money will be helping these homeless people but they think the money will just go to waste. I don’t understand. Especially when it was also said by someone in our class that the higher class (richer people) will have to pay more taxes. Would that matter? They are high class, they can afford even more to help the poor. Sigh.

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This doesn’t have anything to do with what I have said already but I have realized in the past week or two how different life is being or not being a christian. Believing in Christ or not. Some of us, even myself included, have thought about dating and non-christian and how there’s nothing wrong with it. But the more I think about it, the more I think no matter how close you guys might be, it will not last. The difference is the goal you might have in your life, the person you rely on, the things you do. This does not just apply to dating relationships, any friendships, even your relationship with your parents. Just something I thought I’d share with Ya’ll.

Cheers, Jo.

 

We all want to know what’s at the end of the road, then we will be happy followers. But the fun thing about being a Christian is the flash light can only shine a step ahead of you. So take a risk, have faith in Christ, take it step by step and God will lead you to something beautiful.

 

– Joanne Lam

 Short entry today because I feel like I should sleep because there is school tomorrow. Damn it. It’s been a good day. Church was good today, sermon was definitely related to me and what’s been happening this whole week. Hung out with all these cool people for lunch, eighty dollars all you can eat dimsum. How great is that? Also had a chance to go to Central with them and enjoy the christmas decorations at statue square. It was good fun. I even got to take a picture with Santa! I will put some pictures up as soon as I get them.

The pictures above were from tonight, dinner with Jon next to the water front in Stanley. I had a good time, I won’t see him for more than a month. Fyi, i definitely did not put my hoodie like that on my own. Hynah. Steam?

One more week.. a few more days till Philippines. Hang in there jo!

Cheers, Jo.

It is definitely one of the hardest things  to make this decision knowing that deep inside you are not behind me, you do not think I am doing the right thing. This is because you don’t understand the meaning behind it, to have God’s grace and God’s love in me. Maybe you just need time to get use to what is happening, but though it makes me annoyed when I hear discouraging comments from you, it hurts me even more because I wonder how great it would be to be able to share things with you. I know when the time comes, God will work in them. At this time, when I am able to follow God’s plan for me again, Satan is trying to get me to walk the other way, to destroy my relationship with God.

Jesus, take the wheel.

Cheers, Jo.

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Something that has taken over all my time in the past few years is now done. And no, I am not done with the sport because I will keep playing like no other but I believe that it is the time to move on. To chase my dreams and the desire that God has put into my heart all these years.

It has been a hard decision. Easy on one level, and hard on another level. It’s something that’s been on my mind for a long time and finally I have decided to stop lying to myself, my coach and my team. As you can tell from the last post, it was a tough time for me and things will change alot. For good or for worse. This is to all of you: Thanks for standing me through this whole time, I know it’s not easy for you guys either. I’m sorry that I had to make this decision but I just want you to know that we will still play for fun and be ready to get your butt kicked by me 🙂 I love you guys for being behind me through this, and being so cool with everything.

FISH today was great. Some people from the St. Stephen’s Society came as a speaker. The St. Stephen’s society takes in young adults, teenagers who are ex- traid members, school drop outs, or drug, heroin addicts. They asked us the question of “What are we doing with our lives?”  Do we want to do more than just graduate from high school, graduate from college, get a good job, and good money? Has God put a desire in your heart?

When we were told to open our hands so they could pray for us, someone came up to me, put her hand on my shoulder and started praying for me. It is amazing what God does and the timing that he has. She prayed about letting God use me and transform my heart. About how when it’s time God will use me, spark the desire in my heart to serve him. It felt like it was God telling me that it was time to move on, and that is such a big reason I made the choice that I did.

Hearing the testimonies of how they came to know Christ was amazing, unbelievable. But God is in work, everywhere, to those in need and to those who have already come to know him. I was shocked, I was happy, I just wanted to get to know them. They are all amazing people, who have changed their life for the better because they have recieved God’s grace.

I had the chance to talk to one of the staff that works for the society, and asked whether or not there were activities or things I could do during the weekends – whether it was spending time with time and helping them in little or big things. This is such a good chance to get started, to put action into the desire of my heart that God has put into me since a few years ago. It’s all about the timing, God knows when and where, I believe He has a plan for us, every single one of us.

The past few days, I’ve been talking to Corrie alot and webcamming with her alot. I love having a friend like her, a good friend. I can talk to her about anything, make fun of her (ahem), make jokes and just laugh when things are going well or bad. Also been talking friends from Philippines. I am so excited for Philippines… you have no idea.

A new and different start. It will be different but these are the experiences we learn from life. Take some risks. I pray that I have made the right choice and opportunities will come up that will allow me to serve God in the way that I desire. I pray that He continues to build my desire for serving and helping others, put a fire in my heart for You.

Cheers, Jo!