I just finished doing the final editing of my Valedictorian speech for the mock interview tomorrow. I think it probably sounds rather idealistic, but I hope it causes people to think and be challenged anyhow. Don't believe we need to conform to the status quo of this world. After all, the Word says that we are to "be in the world but not of the world", and thus it must not be impossible to achieve, but not easy nonetheless.

Have also just finished 50% of packing for my trip to Israel (leaving tomorrow at 10.10pm on TURKISH airlines...that'll be a first for me. Wonder what kind of airline food they serve...). But I am looking forward to it, for the breather, and for the fresh perspective it'll bring. It'll sure cause the Bible to come alive in a whole new dimension.

Today I had an awesome time in church. Had the privilege of attending 2 services in 2 different churches - one my own, one a nearby church, cos the youth comm wanted to suss out the speaker to possibly invite her to speak at our youth camp end of this year. One statement she made has stuck with me even till now. She mentioned that "miracles cause people to become aware of God on a personal level, and bring them to a place of decision regarding Him." It's so profoundly true. Miracles, in themselves, are by nature flashy and attention-grabbing, but they serve a higher purpose than mere entertainment, only if combined by the sharing of the Word and of the Gospel. For it is not miracles, but the truth, that'll set people free. As I yearn to move deeper in Him, especially spiritually, that must always remain my motive - not to attract people unto myself, but unto the Person who chooses to work through me.

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