Some People Deserve This…
HUWOOOOO…!!!
Just got back home from a retreat… and iiehh… it was both
sickening and great! Quite a contradiction, eh? Now, it’s me we’re
talking about anyway… so this retreat started with quite a mess,
but it wasn’t that big mess, easily settled. However, things had been
very great even since the very first night. A lot of people committed
their sins and they wanted to repent from those. The preacher prayed
for them one by one and tears were everywhere. Man, they did cry a
lot… but it was a very heartrending moment. Glad for that night.
The next night, again, many people raised their hands before God
promising that they would renew their spiritual life. Man, what a
retreat… even though I was at extreme fatigue back then, I was paid
well with such great moments…
HOWEVER!
There were several things that I regret a lot… a dang lot
actually… some people couldn’t really cooperate with us that some
of the activities were delayed… and to regret it more, those people
were included in steering committee, the committee itself, and
activists. Quite a shame I suppose… they didn’t set a good example
for the participants to follow, they didn’t show that they were the
right role model to lead a fellowship… some of those said that they
were sick, etc, etc and therefore they wanted to skip a session,
couldn’t do this and that… but how come could they chat with each
other ’til 2 a.m? It was obviously illogical, to me at least…
Now,
despite of the things I regret, the retreat was okay… our main goal
was accomplished and some people should really reward themselves with
a good refreshing rest. Now, this time I wanna’ say ‘thanks’ to
some people, those people will be:
-
Andi,
Andi Gotib, and Vania. Thanks for all the time you guys dedicated
for us to practice together. The music was GREAT back then… all of
the time that we spared together didn’t go wasted. Next time, hope
that we will once again reach people’s hearts by the mean of our
teamwork, agree? Agreed! -
Dede
for praying a lot during some sessions back then. Thanks a lot,
knowing that you were praying for us really gave me courage. -
Andri,
the leader of this committee for enduring so much hardship, for
helping me with several things, for being cooperative. Great job,
great result. You deserve a praise… -
Koo
Tjie Liang and Yuyun for being nice friends to share my thought
with. I don’t plan for any organization next year, though… sorry
to disappoint you guys, but I already decide my way… well… we
may still see next year, though… -
Someone,
somewhere, who had prayed for me during those tiring and difficult
time. There’s no greater consolation back then other than knowing
that this someone prayed for me… -
God,
for allowing me to serve Him, for giving me strength to serve Him,
for enveloping me with courage when fear and exhaustion overcame me
back then… my greatest source of courage, the center of my joy,
and a place where I find my peace. Thanks, God!
To
summarize this one, I am grateful! There’s still a heck lot of
hardship waiting ahead, but still, in everything you do, let all
glory be for God and God alone!
