Amazed

Once again, I'm amazed at the terrible HK traffic conditions. If only I could change lanes like they do :S And tailgating? Takes on a whole new meaning here... I miss driving along Coro Drive :(

And what's making headline news?? PDA Mcdonald's orders! Was lining up for macca's breakfast, when a girl came up from behind me with a PDA strapped to her wrist and took my order. Rumours have it that new m-Venues will open where you can browse & download music while waiting for your order with your mobile phone or wireless device (burgers just don't do it anymore).

Now if that's amazing, how much more amazing is God's total and perfect knowledge & wisdom! [Romans 11:33-36]

Also went to 'The Outback' - Aussie food here in HK. They almost got everything right - the flag hung out, kangaroos everywhere, pictures of Ayres Rock - but the food? Too good to be truly Australian...hahaha...

And...a mystery? Just recently noticed that there is practically NO graffiti or any kind of vandalism on the streets of HK (at least in the places that I've walked). I have managed to spot one which I'll post later... but is it a case of vigilant HK govt cleaning, or 'I need to take another eye test'? Hmmmm...

And finally if any of you reading this has a specific prayer request, please email me! Another one of my goals is to become a stronger, consistent prayer warrior. After all, prayer is the greatest weapon given to us!

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. " Philipians 4:6-7

Note: All photos above stolen from Google

Experiencing God

“The day will come when, after harnessing space, the winds, the tides and gravitation, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And on that day, for the second time in the history of the world, we shall have discovered fire.”

~Teilhard de Chardin

1st update. I'll see how long I can keep this up - if you would like to place any bets please email me! ;)

So where am I? In Hong Kong (hence the 'pig legs' and double decker bus ^^)! I will depart for the UK on the 8th (Saturday). Someone said that it's when we go far far away, when we have no one else to turn to that we truly experience God... This is a lesson that I hope to have learnt by the time I come back. So without further ado...

Lessons Learnt, 28th August - 4th September

• Help comes when you least expect it - pray with faith! I was walking around looking for the floating restaurant which had floated off from the place I last remembered it to be. Not wanting to die from heat exhaustion, I desperately called for divine intervention - and 2 HK police walked around the corner! They radioed the main station for me to ask - PTL :D (btw Christy if you're reading this - asking for directions does NOT count.) [Psalm 5:1-3]
  
  
• Keep your cool in the face of false accusations. At the Immigration Dpt, was stopped by a security guard yelling & waving his baton in my face because he thought I was a terrorist trying to break into the staff area. Although "Sorry mate!" + huge smile didn't quite remedy the situation, I left in peace knowing that God knows our hearts and true intentions :)
  
  

  
  

• We should all pursue the knowledge of God with the same fervour that HK salespeople pursue sales. Twice I stepped into a Watsons store, and within 10 metres of the makeup counters 2 or 3 salespeople had already pounced on me. Needless to say, I spent more than I had originally intended to and went away with 10+ samples of things I probably won't use - now if only I had that same kind of enthusiasm when I do my Bible studies, when I have the opportunity to know Him more! [Phillipians 3:8-9]
  
  
• There's always more to learn everyday. I discovered a new fruit! (unknown name)

• It's the inside that counts. Went to a "dai pai dong" to have "siu ngor lai" - the outside building was dirty, the chairs and tables crowded, chopsticks, cups and bowls had to be washed - but the food was soooo good. Are YOUR insides 'good'? [1 Samuel 16:7]

Note: All photos above taken with my camera