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September 21, 2006
In search of significance
At first, I was going to share a long testimony - of how I was your stereotypical Asian-American type A high school student (high grades, high test scores, sports, musical instruments, blah blah blah), then became a slacker in college (partied and played video games all the time... yet somehow managed to graduate and get recruited by med schools)...
But, I think I'll just fast forward to this: no matter how high my scores were, how much I partied, how much I made, or even how much I volunteered... none of that was able to fill the deep void in my life.
It wasn't until my faith in God became real - and I understood why Jesus Christ sacrificed himself for us - that I finally began to experience peace and satisfaction. Years of bitterness, emotional scars and frustration began to slowly and painfully wash away as I prayed for God's healing in my life, and as I tried to understand and follow after Christ.
Being Christian doesn't mean I'm free from sin, temptation, worry or anything bad. However, I do know that no matter what happens, God watches over me and loves/blesses me... no matter how far I may stray from Him. God has demonstrated countless times (some of which were unexplainable circumstances) that if I continue faithfully obeying and surrendering my rights to Him, then He will provide for ALL of my needs.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." - Matthew 11:28-29
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." - Isaiah 41:10
Posted by stevelee at September 21, 2006 12:09 AM
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