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Name: Matthew
Birthday: 11/19/1986
Gender: Male
Interests: Watching Football, Playing guitar, table tennis, Taking photos, Travelling
Expertise: Engineering
Occupation: Student
Industry: Engineering
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Member Since:
12/10/2006
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| Not the best weather in Bristol recently, cloudy, rainy and just a little sunshine. Praise the mighty God, His love is shining on me everyday and good things continue to come along. Yes, I cannot be any happier than finishing my research project report. It is such a great relief to get it done finally. However, when thinking it would be my last piece of coursework that I handed in as an undergraduate, I feel a little gloomy. I look back the time when I was working in the hydraulic lab, spending hours and hours only to get some stupid data for analysis, true, it was hardwork and pretty boring. But I start missing it now as I will never do it again. Anyway, it is a complex feeling. Good or bad? Never know. But surely, I will treasure everything I have and do it with no regret.
Always happy to come back to my little family, LWF, in the evening. Everyone was turning back to the childhood time thanks to the ice-breaking game '狐狸小姐幾多點'. Really good fun which brought up so many smile faces that I haven't seen for long time. Good job, Kitty. Through the discussion time leaded by Sze, I have learnt a lot. Although the topic was about serving, I was basically inspired more from her sharing, particularly when she took her family as an example to explain how Christianity 'upgrade' people. I would never imagine there is such a big difference between people who live with and without God, no matter for the quality of life, personality, value, impact on next generation, etc. I can't just stop thinking how's a great privilege to be a Christian. I would dream of myself, acting as the channel of gospel, leading my family and people I know come before Christ and become christians. Thanks God for giving me talents, so that I can serve in the fellowship. May LWF be blessed by your glorious name, brothers and sisters are always overflowing with your love. Amen.
以弗所書 1章7至10節
我 們 藉 這 愛 子 的 血 、 得 蒙 救 贖 、 過 犯 得 以 赦 免 、 乃 是 照 他 豐 富 的 恩 典。這 恩 典 是 神 用 諸 般 智 慧 聰 明 、 充 充 足 足 賞 給 我 們 的 、都 是 照 他 自 己 所 預 定 的 美 意 、 叫 我 們 知 道 他 旨 意 的 奧 秘 、要 照 所 安 排 的 、 在 日 期 滿 足 的 時 候 、 使 天 上 地 上 一 切 所 有 的 、 都 在 基 督 裡 面 同 歸 於 一 。 | | |
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最近天気がよかったよ。毎日青い空と晴天を見えるし、花を咲くし、たぶん春が来るかもしれませんね。まあ、僕の気分はすごくいいよ。まだ二ヶ月に大学を卒業すると、時間の輪が早すぎて動くと思う。心の中にはちょっと落ち込んでいる。しかし、僕はたくさん勉強をしなくちゃいけない。みんなさんは一緒にがんばってくださいね。
Recently, the weather in Bristol has been so nice. Blue sky, bright sunshine, warmth and long day time. True, it is a so good combination which me always have a kind of holiday mood and I am not aware that the uni term has already started and I have only two more months left as an undergraduate officially. Really I know I should be worry about my exam, however, believe me or not, I have been feeling so peaceful and joyful since the SEEC. Sometimes, I would wonder where has my motivation gone. Thanks for Sze's prayer and reminder tonight and hopefully, I will enter the 'study mode' very soon.
Having fellowship in The Ark in the evening as usual, but we had brother John, unusually leading us in the worship. I am really pleased with him though his way to worship was a bit unusual. Thank you God. You are such a good listener as well as a good provider. You really listen to my prayer as I long to see more people to stand up to serve in the fellowship. I witness how you are changing the atmosphere in fellowship. We used to be quiet but now we are lively. We used to be spitted apart but now we are united in Him. Used to be helpless and lonely to serve, but now we serve together with joy and happiness. Yes, having a lively, warmth, united and home-like feeling fellowship is no longer any fairy tale. I know it is the vision you given to me and I will be ready to walk it out. In Christ we grow.
以弗所書4章2至3節
凡 事 謙 虛 、 溫 柔 、 忍 耐 、 用 愛 心 互 相 寬 容 、用 和 平 彼 此 聯 絡 、 竭 力 保 守 聖 靈 所 賜 合 而 為 一 的 心 。
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| 今年のSEECは大成功だ。神が僕はたくさんを教えました。神の愛は感じられるし、それはすごく幸せの感じなんだ。詩歌を歌うの時、涙が目にあふれた、とても感動しました。自分の中にはいいキリスト教徒を成ることを望みます。
Two weeks ago, my mail box received an email from xanga saying that it missed reading my blog. I am really sorry, at that moment, I still remembered there is such a thing existed. Of course, I logged in immediately and looked through something I have written down previously. I was stunning and shocking with shame and guilt after reading only a few diaries. I was wondering if it was really me who wrote those stuffs as I was so used to thank for the grace from God and relate Him in my daily life. However, I have not done it again for a long time since I progressed to final year. I am simply spending all my focus on academic work rather than my relationship with God. Even though I do regularly attend fellowship and church, sometimes taking part in serving, however, I feel like it is becoming a usual practice. I never serve wholeheartedly and everything I do seems hollow and disappointing as I witness LWF is moving from prosperity to decline. What's wrong with me? Am I spiritually ill?
Thanks for the SEEC this year, the topic is 'Fruitful Life', how wonderful are the words. Yes, to my great surprise, I was the only student from Bristol who turned up the SEEC. I thought to myself I would a bit lonely since I may fail to find anyone close to accompany with for the 5 days long conference. Praise the Lord, I have settled down unbelievably quick in my group, Matthias, in which brothers and sisters were so cheerful, lovely and warmth. We were sharing to each other with no hidden secret, praying in a humble manner with a truly sincere heart, singing His glorified name with our loudest voices and trying our best to lead Thomas (our group only non-believer) to realise the beauty of God. All I could see and experience is that I could really sense the element of love among ourselves and this is a family in Chirst.
Through the devotional talk by Prof. Kwok, I have really learnt a lot. I learn to take balance between my personal target and the vision given by God. Only thinking of how God is going to measure me when I face him again, I know I have got totally nothing that is worthy to show off apart from the 'fruit of the Spirit' and the ' fruit of Gospel'. Prof. Kwok also explained a proper manner in serving. The truth he said hit me so much but in a positive way that I realised my weakness as I always overlook something in serving. Deep into my heart, it is hard not to compare the present situation in the fellowship with my past memories. People not turning up, not appreciating the works, not willing to speak and share openly, they are really some catalysts resulting to my frustration towards serving. Heavenly father, thanks for renewing my spirit and teaching me that I am to serve you and you are the centre I am serving.
Finally, Prof. Kwok once again emphasized the importance of being a holy purified tool and praying in the morning. I do admit there is some dark area inside myself though I could look absolutely bright and healthy in front of people. However, it is exactly the main issue breaking my relationship with God. When singing the song 'You laid aside your majesty', tears blurred my eyes as I realised it was my sin that crucified Jesus. Trust me, Jack and Andy, your support and praying were all helpful to me and I would not break our promise as I long to be a son of Him who glorify His name.
This SEEC recalled me some sweetest memories when I first believed in Jesus. He gave me a vision to my fellowship, awakening my holy spirit, strengthening my faith and empowering me to serve as well as knowing my lovely Matthias brothers and sisters. There aren't just enough words to describe how great how awesome You are. Praise the Lord and let's us living in a fruitful life.
歌羅西書 3章9至10節
不 要 彼 此 說 謊 ． 因 你 們 已 經 脫 去 舊 人 、 和 舊 人 的 行 為 、穿 上 了 新 人 ． 這 新 人 在 知 識 上 漸 漸 更 新 、 正 如 造 他 主 的 形 像 。 | | |
| Most people in the world would dream of having a happy, warm and fragrant family, aren't they? Clearly, I am one of them and I do not think it is a harsh and luxury demand compare to being a millionaire or a super star. Nevertheless, a big 'storm' is now taking place in my family. My parents always have arguments because some very little and meaningless issues. I have got absolutely no idea what I can help with this situation as both of them are my dearest parents. My family is lacking the presence of God as well as a component of love. I sorely concern my family so much deep in my heart though I look cool from my face. I can't pretend not to see, not to hear everything but keep doing my own business. I experience a moment of heartbreaking when tears round up my eyes out of curiosity. My Mum and Dad did not talk to each other since the last argument and I became a temporary messenger whenever they wanna ask each other question. Heavenly Father, I beg for your mercy guiding my family back on your track and teaching us lots of forgiveness.
箴言19章11節
人 有 見 識 、 就 不 輕 易 發 怒 ． 寬 恕 人 的 過 失 、 便 是自 己 的 榮 耀 。
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| When seeing such a good weather with blue sky and sunshine, I am tempted to do some outdoor activities rather than staying in front of computer and doing nothing all day long. Yes, it is Tony and me again having a bicycle trip from Tai Wai to Tai Po. Actually, it is quite a comfortable journey with beautiful scenery along a straight and smooth cycle path.
I have now having a healthy skin colour thanks to those bright sunshine. However, I do enjoy such a way to travel and explore a place. When I see something beautiful, I stop my bike and take photographs immediately. When I am hungry, I ride to the nearest restaurant and have some food. Singing, laughing, screaming and talking at the same time when I am riding my bicycle. We had break at a temporary harbour in Tai Po Waterfront Park where I saw the whole landscape of Ma On Shan and the building I used to live in childhood. Probably, the scenery I have seen today changed a lot during the recent 10 years, but I believe God has changed me even more since I knew him, leading me to get over the dark and teach me love.
詩篇102章27節
惟 有 你 永 不 改 變 ． 你 的 年 數 沒 有 窮 盡 。
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