Weekend Entry
May 04, 2008, 18:47
Over the past few days, I have been rather disturbed by revelations that people at the workplace engaged in deceit, backstabbing and gossip. It made me wonder how I can hold on to my values in such an environment. How can I say that I am a Christian when my beliefs are compromised every day by the cut and thrust of what I do. Is it acceptable to forsake one's values during the work week just because everyone is doing so? Today's sermon answered my doubts. The preacher emphasised in no certain terms that we had to stay true to our values and beliefs. Otherwise, how can we possibly call ourselves Christian? In times of uncertainty, betrayal and pain, we have to place our trust in God and know that at the end of the day our reward would be awaiting us. If we are unable to restore our trust in God and others because we have been betrayed, then we would be very lonely and depressed because we would be wary of others instead of appreciating God's love.
The longer I stay here, the longer I feel that I am losing myself. My sense of identity and purpose, my intelligence and zest for life. I am constrained between pursuing my dreams and shouldering the weight of expectations and responsibilities. I took the GMAT the other day and got a good score. Hoping to apply to Brandeis, Columbia or Cornell. Ultimately,whatever happens, I hope to be in a position to help improve the lives of people in a very direct way. But I guess I will have to discern carefully as to where He wants me to do with my life.
This week, I am going to the Israeli national day reception. Looking forward to that since its the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel and they have got some musicians to perform. Would have like the Jerusalem boys' choir tho.
Going on Sat with F to the Aidha Garden Party, a charity party that is aimed at raising funds for Cambodian children and women. Cambodia, as you may know, is one of the most impoverished countries in ASEAN.
I am thinking of going to HK for my vacation in June
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