Dear Talent Beacon Family,
Welcome to Week 2! In this week's journal entry, we will be reading the reflections of various members from RT2.
Ps Darren: Below is Lil L’s drawing of RT2's weekly gathering. There were more certainly more people, but she stopped halfway and scooted off to play with sister N. I like to interpret this from the lens of a child. This is the joy of fellowship, with hands raised and smiles on our faces, no matter what life’s circumstances are at this point of time.
Worship
G: When I was doubting myself in being part of worship, the Lord showed me that Judah means praise and God’s divine strategy for warfare is Judah goes first; worshippers are at the frontline of the battle.
It was only last night that I understood the impact of worship. When Ps Ben asked me to pray, my mind went blank as to what to pray, but when I started praying, I started crying, not knowing why I’m crying and only half knowing that the prayer is for E. Upon reflection, I realised I seem to hear Him better after I start serving.
Bible study on Genesis 11:27-13
J: Last night’s discussion struck a chord with me. After hearing the story of Abraham, my first thought was, “So unfair”. Why did God reward someone who lied for his own self-serving purpose? Then Ps Ben reminded us, God does not expect us to be perfect. That sentence just hit me right in the face. It made me realised that since I found my way back, I have been trying to be, for lack of a better word, on my best behaviour. But last night it hit me that God doesn’t need us to be perfect, He just want us to be faithful. Lastly Ps Ben ended the session by advising us not to be too hard on ourselves. Again, this resonated with me. Because we are usually our own harshest critics and we suffer more often in imagination than in reality. This was the first time that came to my mind when I woke up this morning. So, we should love ourselves more and give ourselves a pat on the back for small victories.
Thanksgiving
Couple BE thanked ALNA and RT2 for having them for the first time at home fellowship. Couple is going through a tough patch in life, dealing with grief. But the session was uplifting and wife E managed to sleep through the night and woke up the next day, ready to celebrate life. Something happens in our spirit when we dwell in His presence.
We give thanks to God for revelation, and for the joy of fellowship!
Signing off,
RT2
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