dear all,

i was born into a family where my parents were christians. i was really blessed. today i made a call to one of my friends, a young soul and a young child of God, who longs after God's word, pining for answers, seeking for the Truth.. her dad picked up the call and asked who i was... i simply told him that i'm her church friend... i was ignorant of the situation that the family was in... that her dad was against christianity, and i guess this father gestured to her something that made her realise this call from me is a tragic one. i hear her call out over the phone.. and i felt really bad. not because i'm ashamed as a christian, but simply due to my ignorance, some young soul would have her relationship with her father in jeopardy. i believe her dad still loves her alot, and wants the best for her... and i do believe that now, how i live as her friend, how this friend of mine behaves and everything would matter... not that in the past these didn't matter, but now, i see the significance. that decisions made in the temporal moment would have a place in eternity, actions done in the passing world would be significant forever, and time is now given a place in timelessness. let us keep this friend and her family in prayer, as we entrust them to God, that God may work in His time and His name be glorified... also for all those who're suffering the same... not for God to take away these threats, but that God may mould their character and hearts, and thru' these they may have spiritual maturity and continue to be a blessing and beacon to others around them.

dear friends, my heart shattered. not because i spoilt a friend's night.. but because i realised, how blessed i am and yet i live otherwise. religious freedom was given to me, but i took it for granted. sometimes even when i have religious freedom i still refuse to share the gospel with people sitting beside me on the bus, or a colleague lunching with me.. and yet many others who do not have such freedom are fighting for the gospel of God to reach out to others... i was taught a lesson..

Religious freedom is never a freedom that man has the right to give.. :)

to God be all glory and honour..
(Jon's fren)