The current series of sermon in my church is called, "Born for This". This series of sermons focuses on the birth of Jesus and the reason behind. The sermons are broken down into the following: 1) Born to show us how to live; 2) Born to let us know that we are not alone; 3) Born to bring us peace; 4) Born to die; 5) Born to live again.
One thing that I have been struggling with the Cambodia trip that I will be going is that I will not be home for Christmas and New Year. It is a big deal because I haven't been home for Christmas since 2006, which accumulates to be 4 Christmas's. After experiencing the disorganization of PLD, I know I have had thoughts like, "this trip better be good", "this trip better be worth it", "this trip better be worth my time and money". During the sermon this Sunday, Christ the pastor talked about what about giving fewer presents but more presence. It stroke me.
I know one of the reasons that I wanted to go on this trip was that this is one of the rare times that I can go home during winter. And this trip happened to be during winter time. After this winter, I will probably be working if I am in Hong Kong during winter time. So this year is more or less the only time I can go on this trip. I look forward to giving my presence to the kids in Takeo, Cambodia. I look forward to spending my holiday that honors the birth of my Savior Jesus Christ with these kids and the team.
No matter how broke I will be or already am, God, please cast my cares away. Fill me with Your joy, love, and compassion. Fill me with faith. Constantly remind me that I am not alone. God, take care of the fundraiser on Wednesday.
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