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DUMC Stories
SERVING
is a
privilege
by Wendy Tan Min Litt, PJS1
I
have been a Christian
for over 30 years.
I used to be very active
in Christian fellowships at
school and university, but
I did things mostly out of
mere obligation. If I was
not approached, I would
gladly let someone else do
it. I was in and out of church,
back-slided, smoked, tried
marijuana, read a lot about
astrology, numerology
and even had a tarot card
readings done by an exboyfriend.
I was doing things
that would later blanket my
life with guilt and shame.
I would treat God like my
ATM machine when it came
to prayer. Only praying when
I needed Him and forgetting
about Him when things were
going well. When I prayed
and asked for direction, He
would answer sometimes
with a “no”, which I would
choose to ignore. My faith
towards God would spike
up and down. I even told
Him once, “I believe you
exist, but just leave me
alone.”
Then, in May 2016, my
heart was shattered by
a very painful break-up.
It impacted me deeply.
This time, I surrendered
to God completely: my
hopelessness, despair, pain,
grief – everything I had gone
through in life. I was so tired
of hiding and running from
Him.
It was not an overnight
transformation, but as
I attended conferences,
Equip classes and Bible
studies and began going
regularly to church and
attending cell group, I relearned
many things, rebuilt
my relationship with God
and began to cut off a lot of
baggage from my life. I have
also learned to lean on God,
to listen and obey His voice,
and follow His guidance.
With so much that God has
done for me, I felt I should do
something for Him in return.
During last year’s Volunteers’
Preview, I signed up to serve
at the Registration Counter
and on the Writing Team.
What have I have gained
from serving? I will base
my response on DUMC’s
five Core Habits.
Honour – As God is my #1
priority, I have learned to
honour Him and people,
with my time and effort.
Humility – Serving keeps me
grounded. Ultimately, in all
that I do, the glory goes to
God and not me.
Be Real – I can be my usual
self and do not need to put
up a front. I appreciate that
people accept me just as
I am.
Pass It On – With the joy
I have gained, I just want to
share my stories with others,
especially with those who
may face similar situations.
Fun – It has been great to
be part of the DUMC family;
getting to know and doing
life with so many wonderful
people here.
My life is completely different
these days. I always feel a
tremendous sense of peace.
I am assured and steady,
knowing that God is with me,
at all times. He is indeed my
good, good Father.
The year before, I stepped
up. Last year, I stepped out.
This year, I cannot wait to
step in.
If you have not already done
so, I do hope that you will
take the step as well, to start
serving, be it at home, in your
cell group or in church.
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