I love Malaysia, I love Cheras (Part II)
"When paths cross, lives change....."
I will always remember this particular statement. I forgotten where i heard it from, but it really strikes deep impact in my heart. Indeed, when paths of people cross, lives will be changed... these people can be friends, familiy members, colleagues, teachers, mentors...etc Some of whom will just be passing shadows in our lives, some stay longer.
In my journey up to Cheras, KL, I had the joy of spending time and catching up with Uncle Victor and godma Kelly, both of whom are my close mentors for the past year. Through the time, i have always heard them share about their exciting adventure in Cheras in the previous few years where they pastored a church. Most interestingly were testimonies and stories of lives whom they have touched. When i went to Cheras, i could finally verfiy for myself.. putting the faces of the people to the testimonies i have heard; Uncle Victor even drove me to the various locations of his previous church (Agape Touch Community) and rekindled some of the old stories of how they started church, the theft incidents and even scary eerie moments. Behind each young life is a story.. and one common thing was that in each of these story, there were always special people whom came and walk them through the toughest and most challenging times. I believe these people were God-sent. On my journey home as i reflected, i recounted the special people in my life whom have come and blessed me... i took moments to give thanks for them. Some i have lost contact, but i pray that God will bless them wherever they are, and i will meet them in heaven once again.Interstingly again, i also met up with my Youth Head pastors (Ps Eugene & Julie), whom was there in Cheras to attend Noah & Florence's wedding. This was the first time i have come in close contact with them cos it has always been a "pulpit-to-pew" distanct. I have always looked up to them like my grandparents, inspired in many ways by the love they show for each other and also how they manage their family. I set a goal for myself, and that was to go up to them, hug them and tell them how much i appreciated them. It wasn't easy for me and i just help the distance for a while. Slowly i approached and chatted with them. It came as great relieve for me because Ps Eugene and Julie were so comfortable to talk with, esp Ps Julie who would always be so endearing and calling me "Grandson".
After the photo taking moments, i went up to Ps Eugene and i asked him....EJ: "Pastor, can i give you a hug?"
Ps Eugene: "Of course!" *And he gave me a big firm hug*
EJ: "Pastor, i thank God for you as my grandpa! Appreciate you alot!"
Ps Eugene: "I am proud of you grandson."
After that i went over to Ps Julie... and she gave me a hug before she left...Ps Julie: "I am proud to have a grandson like you."
EJ: "And i am proud to have you as my grandma! I love you grandma!"
Ps Julie: "Love you too."............... "And quickly get married" *we both broke out in laughter at that moment*
Ok ok... i know all this may be causing goosebumps all over you... but look along with me from another angle. These are people whom God has placed in my life as mentors, leaders, pastors, family members whom are watching over me, and i am so happy and proud to have them!
In the journey of our lives, God always bring people across our paths that will impact and change our lives. It may be your secondary school teacher... or a church friend.... or a JC senior... it can be anyone.. and we all need such people to color our lives and teach us things that they have gone ahead of us and experienced. Do you have mentors and leaders in your life who dare to discipline you when you did something not right? Trust me.. i had my fair share of discipline.. sometimes it is difficult to swallow, but i know these people discipline me rightfully because they love and care for me.
And dun just stop there! Go forth and make an impact in someone else's lives! There are many lost souls out there whom are waiting for someone to come save them. Even if it was just one life, it would be worth it.
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