LOVE

I am a firm believer that the best way to multiply love is by dividing it. Thats what we did this valentine.Andrew, my sis and I together with a number of our financial supporters( they were there with us in spirit:)) spent valentine's eve in Rumah Hope.This was our way this year of celebrating Valentines.Instead of the usual go out for dinner and buy presents doo dah, we opted to visit some of my students who are from Rumah Hope.

I am a form teacher of 1 Kemboja in SMKSAS. When i was going through the enrolment forms of my students this year, i noticed that some students in my class were from orphanages.I spoke to these students to find out their needs and with the help of my ever loving and kind sister, we got some stationaries and gave them to these students.I also promised that I will visit them at their home one day.THAT DAY WAS TODAY!!!!

We catered dinner for the children in Rumah Hope today. When I arrived, i was suprised to see so many other students studying in the upper form from my school also living in the Home. I was really glad I came to visit them.We served them dinner and during dinner, I sat with the upper form students and started talking to them.They poured out about their family background and why were they in the home. Listening to them reminded me to be GRATEFUL FOR WHAT I HAVE IN LIFE, REMEMBER MY HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AND ALWAYS ENJOY SIMPLE PLEASURES OF LIFE.

I shared 2 things with my students.I told them these two things are vital in everyone's life and that without these two, they would probably not make it in life.

One -We need the Lord in our life.

Two-Education is extremely important in life.

I shared with them andrew, my sis and my experiences in life and how they could also come up in life.

I believe that it was a divine appointment that God sent us to the Home.This is my first time doing so.First time for all us.BUT THERE IS ALWAYS A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING.

I taught my students this song.I used to sing this song whenever i felt forgotten.

I AM NOT FORGOTTEN

I AM NOT FORGOTTEN

I AM NOT FORGOTTEN

GOD KNOWS MY NAME.

Indeed, he knows all of our names:)

When we were leaving, many of the students asked my sis, andrew and I to come again to visit them.They were very grateful we came. Most of the children from my school came to the gate and waved goodbye.As our car left, some stood on the wall of the fence waving goodbye.

THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL AND REALLY TOUCHED MY HEART.

Will i go again?

In a heartbeat, I will say yes.

When God blesses, it always overflows.We had some money to even give another children's home nearby.We drove there and gave them the Valentine present(cash).

Isnt our Papa amazing.

Tonight i thank God that He allowed me to experience His extravagant love.

To God be the glory

In the grip of His love

Sheena

Love letter to God

February is a month of love... so they say. Personally i believe that it should not just be love between man and woman but between any two people. Mother and child, between two sisters, brother and sisters,a friend with another friend, aunt and nieces, even to a stranger.

Since its a month of love.... I think its a month to express our love to God too.I like writing.

Well, i am gonna write my love letter to God now.

Dear Lord,

Thank you for being the Lord over my life.Thank you for always being there for me.I desire to draw closer and nearer to you each day of my life and do what you plan and want for me in my life.You have been an amazing Papa who has held my hand and never let me go.You are indeed the BEST as you bring out the BEST in me.Thank you for being my strength when I was weak and shelter that I can run to when I am perplexed and discouraged.Thank you for accepting me for who I am and yet challenging me to become the BEST that I can.

For all you have done Papa, I thank you

For all that you are doing Papa, I thank you

For all that you are going to do.....I thank you

Love ya Papa

In the grip of Your grace

Sheena Jeremiah

BLESSED VALENTINE EVERYONE