Commitments

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While I was reflecting on certain issues just now, I remembered how some people commented that I seem to be everywhere all the time, or that I seem to be able to cope well with all the things I am going through currently - to be actively involved in church ministry and other stuff such as grassroot activities and political activities. I do have to qualify though that it sometimes take a bit of sacrifice on my part to compromise on some part of my life. I don't get to be engaged in all these activities at all times, and sometimes I have to make a choice. As mentioned before, I tend to give up my grassroot and political involvements to focus more on church ministry, for this is where I felt that more eternal impact could be made.

And I do remember God spoke to me once from the parable of the pearl:
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it." - Matthew 13:45-46
I was reminded that I have found fine pearl of great value and it is worth my sacrifice of other things in my life. This is a fact of life and this prompted me to be more committed to my own church ministry, ministering to people and leading God's flock. I seem to be able to cope well because I know where my priorities are. That doesn't mean, of course, I give up other things totally. I am still helping out with the campaigning for PAP this time round in Bukit Panjang. After the election, most likely I would want to get back to be more involved as well, since I need to better use my time.

So it is not exactly a rocket science to be committed to something.

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