Anything Praise Worthy?
What happened today is really worth mentioning and certainly able to give all glory and honor onto God!
I’m so glad that I was able to fulfill my pledge to God. Once again, God have proven Himself to be true to me in such a time as this.
Initially, I was rather uncertain about the amount to give onto the building fund when the long awaited “Arise and Build” Champaign began this year. I fasted, prayed and prayed for sometime but was not able to confirm the amount that God wants me to give.
I remembered that it was around the starting of July that I was still thinking about the amount that I want to give to God, as a token of my love to Him. Something hit me when I went to pay up the suit which I specially tailored made for Bro Colin’s wedding. I paid a heavy price for it. It cost me almost half my salary and in the end, I find myself in lack. As a result of it, I was thinking of how to get cash so as to survive and was terminated from SNP because of the petty things, which my, then, superior felt that I was rude to him.
First and foremost, I give respect to everyone and anyone I face. Even in my cell, there’s one member, by the name of Peter, he is a poor guy. He doesn’t get to bath often as well. If I can get along with him and even respect him, how much more with people who are better than him. If the person don’t show attitude to me and bear grudges/ be petty towards me, I’d never disrespect that person. Also, I do not say things which anyone have not done before or said to me.
Anyway, back to my testimony on the FAITHFULNESS of God. Last week, I was struggling with the idea of fulfilling the building fund and paying my tithe unto God. It was a real great struggle. I was actually left with $270 in my bank and if I were to pay my tithe and fulfill my pledge, I’d be left with $50 for the rest of the two weeks.
When Saturday came, I went to do what I was to do; to fulfill my vow unto God. After paying my tithe and building fund, I was really tight in cash and did not manage to spend as much as before. It was a sacrifice. After service, I joined my cell for a moment and went on to meet with David and the rest of the guitarist, whom I got to know earlier on this year.
As I’m already rather late, I took a cab. (We were supposed to meet at 1930hrs but I reached there at about 2100hrs.) After taking cab, I was much tighter with my cash flow and really did not spend much.
After having dinner, they suggested to go Haagen-Dazs for ice cream. When I heard that, I was rather surprised and, not wanting to let them feel disappointed, I joined them. However, I did not order anything, even though some of them wanted to bless me.
Yesterday, I almost forgot to bring cash out when I went to work. I brought $15 to work but spent $10 on taxi. I really cannot take it anymore. I can’t anyhow spend my cash, especially on cabs. While working, I looked unto the calendar and realized that I still have two weeks to go before my pay comes. I was really sad but glad that I’ve fulfilled my tithing and building but sad as I do not know how to survive my other two weeks with $50 dollars. I really cannot imagine.
During lunch, I went to the nearest ATM to draw out some cash in case I do not have enough. I had this feeling that I need to check the amount I’ve left with and to my surprise, I found that there were an additional $170 in my account!
I checked my receipt for the building fund and tithing as I thought the amount has been rejected or whatsoever, only to realize that it’s all approved. I am so glad and happy. If this is not God, who else can it be, to be able to do such a thing in my life? Giving me an increase when I needed it most!
God is true to His word and will never fail. He is the same yesterday, today and forever! Really thank God. Truly, those who sow in tears shall certainly reap in joy! Praise His name!
I’m so glad that I was able to fulfill my pledge to God. Once again, God have proven Himself to be true to me in such a time as this.
Initially, I was rather uncertain about the amount to give onto the building fund when the long awaited “Arise and Build” Champaign began this year. I fasted, prayed and prayed for sometime but was not able to confirm the amount that God wants me to give.
I remembered that it was around the starting of July that I was still thinking about the amount that I want to give to God, as a token of my love to Him. Something hit me when I went to pay up the suit which I specially tailored made for Bro Colin’s wedding. I paid a heavy price for it. It cost me almost half my salary and in the end, I find myself in lack. As a result of it, I was thinking of how to get cash so as to survive and was terminated from SNP because of the petty things, which my, then, superior felt that I was rude to him.
First and foremost, I give respect to everyone and anyone I face. Even in my cell, there’s one member, by the name of Peter, he is a poor guy. He doesn’t get to bath often as well. If I can get along with him and even respect him, how much more with people who are better than him. If the person don’t show attitude to me and bear grudges/ be petty towards me, I’d never disrespect that person. Also, I do not say things which anyone have not done before or said to me.
Anyway, back to my testimony on the FAITHFULNESS of God. Last week, I was struggling with the idea of fulfilling the building fund and paying my tithe unto God. It was a real great struggle. I was actually left with $270 in my bank and if I were to pay my tithe and fulfill my pledge, I’d be left with $50 for the rest of the two weeks.
When Saturday came, I went to do what I was to do; to fulfill my vow unto God. After paying my tithe and building fund, I was really tight in cash and did not manage to spend as much as before. It was a sacrifice. After service, I joined my cell for a moment and went on to meet with David and the rest of the guitarist, whom I got to know earlier on this year.
As I’m already rather late, I took a cab. (We were supposed to meet at 1930hrs but I reached there at about 2100hrs.) After taking cab, I was much tighter with my cash flow and really did not spend much.
After having dinner, they suggested to go Haagen-Dazs for ice cream. When I heard that, I was rather surprised and, not wanting to let them feel disappointed, I joined them. However, I did not order anything, even though some of them wanted to bless me.
Yesterday, I almost forgot to bring cash out when I went to work. I brought $15 to work but spent $10 on taxi. I really cannot take it anymore. I can’t anyhow spend my cash, especially on cabs. While working, I looked unto the calendar and realized that I still have two weeks to go before my pay comes. I was really sad but glad that I’ve fulfilled my tithing and building but sad as I do not know how to survive my other two weeks with $50 dollars. I really cannot imagine.
During lunch, I went to the nearest ATM to draw out some cash in case I do not have enough. I had this feeling that I need to check the amount I’ve left with and to my surprise, I found that there were an additional $170 in my account!
I checked my receipt for the building fund and tithing as I thought the amount has been rejected or whatsoever, only to realize that it’s all approved. I am so glad and happy. If this is not God, who else can it be, to be able to do such a thing in my life? Giving me an increase when I needed it most!
God is true to His word and will never fail. He is the same yesterday, today and forever! Really thank God. Truly, those who sow in tears shall certainly reap in joy! Praise His name!
posted by Calvin Chung @ 4:35 PM
Email me: calvin.othniel@gmail.com
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