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Victor Ng at 4:27pm April 26

Hi Rach,

After a dinner at home, I am now back to the office trying to get a few things done. You get so much more done when you are by yourself I guess. I am looking forward to the new role in May as I suppose as a Strategic planner, I wouldn't have to be around to take phone calls all the time, which would leave me more time during the working hours to complete other tasks and do more interesting research hopefully.

I have heard only briefly about seventh day adventist school. My understanding of the school was their holistic development, which in Hong Kong wasn't so different from Catholic and Anglican schools. Interestingly I had always been going to Baptist church. Yet even in Baptist there are some individuals who believe that God's laws in old testament such as prohibition of eating pork still apply today, to which I cannot be convinced of. If I am wrong on this, I will be dependent on the Holy Spirit to change me. Talking about rules and interpretation of Bible, it is interesting to see how some people are put off of them whilst the others are suck in to them. I think discernment is impossible and all wisdom comes from God. I feel compelled to remind you not to simply rely on feeling as we as sinful beings do deceive ourselves and often make decisions and judgements that we regret so much later.

I haven't prayed for a partner, as I always wanted to wander around and just see where I would end up to be. Gradually, though, I came to understand this free spirit is so much like a rebellious spirit who doesn't want to commit into God's plan. And that's my challenge in life I guess.

It seems to me that there is no coincidence that the sermon was used to speak to you. I cannot agree with you more so your point that it's so hard to make right choices In life, maybe that's exactly what it means to bear the Cross of Jesus.

It's very true to say that our future is out of our hand. Isn't it far more honest to acknowledge that we are not in control while we dedicate ourselves to God's callings for us? God has used failure to stumble my pride and shown me humility and a servant are what I need.

Just want to share with you a great reminder of who I am and who God is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk8horRi3_E

"When the oceans rise

And thunders roar

I will soar with You

Above the storm

Father You are King

Over the flood

And I will be still

And know You are God"

I hope you have a good sleep tonight Rach. Imagine how God looks at us when we sleep, like a father looking at his small baby in the dream. Always hopeful.

Regards,

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