Phileosophie

I used to feel that I needed people to believe the truth as I saw it. Of late I have started to learn that it is unnecessary. It is not easy, and in fact sometimes impossible to change a man’s mind when he has set his heart on something. That is why we rarely have Democrats who become Republicans and Republicans who become Democrats. There is not always logic to a person’s beliefs, and often times it boils down to blind faith. In the workplace, I frequently tell myself that my job is to present the facts to my patients as I understand it. But if they were to choose to ignore my professional opinion then, as long as they are informed, they are also free to make bad choices (or choices that I simply don’t agree with myself).  It is time that I took that advice when it comes to my friends. It is okay to be friends with someone who does not think the way that you do and has opinions that differ from yours. Perhaps we might need to be careful about the amount of time we spend with these...

Prelude Tonight I realised that it was 20 years ago when I had initially left home. I was 14 turning 15, and now I am 34 turning 35. 20 years on and I am about to qualify as a cardiologist in Australia. Wow.  And it isn't just that. I have learnt so many things, and grown in so many ways. As I look back on the years that were, I am grateful, for the good times and the bad. God knew what I needed, and everything that has happened was all a part of my journey.. a journey I had to take, to get here.  Take 1 When I was a girl, life brought me into contact with many rich and powerful people. I could never understand why I, of all people, had been given the opportunity to have a glimpse into that world. I was born into a good but very normal family. We were not rich. I lived in a terrace house that we rented for about RM400 a month for a long time. My playground were the drains, roads and forested regions around me - wherever my bike would take me, that was as far as I could go. My ...

I wish I could sit at Your feet forever, dwell in Your presence, and never leave. Sometimes the world feels overwhelming, and I want to run back to my Heavenly Father, to Your refuge. I want to lie in your pastures, live under your rules, and your guidance. God I need you now. Cant do this life without you.

The latest recurrent message is that Man is the Head of the Household. Truth be told, I don't know how this applies to me as I am not in a relationship but that's what I've been hearing of late. Michelle Andrews had it as point 2 during her Friday Night sermon, it was my quiet time reading today (Romans 11:3), Heather Lindsey's podcast and tonight's YouTube sermon.

In 1 Corinthians 1:17 Paul wrote to the church in Corinth, and one of the things he said was that he was sent to preach the gospel, but " not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power." Later in the same chapter (1 Corinthians 1:27) he says "but God chose the foolish.. God chose the weak .. God chose the lowly things .. the despised things .. the things that are not, to nullify the things that are .. so that no one may boast ..." Pride is a sin that infiltrates that human heart. It is hard to shake and creeps in, even with the smallest of achievements. I don't think God is asking us to be spineless people with low self esteem, but I think He realises that it is difficult for us not to be prideful. So perhaps suffering and misfortune, can sometimes be faced with gratitude, because when we are feeling overwhelmed by the circumstances of our life, it is easier to look to Him, and to rely on His strength, to face life on His ter...

Trying to keep up with quiet time. Today's bible reading was pretty awesome. The bible really is a guidebook to life! Romans 12:9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.  Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord.  Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord's people who are in need.  Practice hospitality.  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.  Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position.  Do not think you are superior.  Do not repay anyone evil for evil.  Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.  If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.  Do not take revenge , m...