From a dear sister..

A group of 9 of us sisters from my previous church are keeping in touch occasionally through a JieMei Network..where we simply email each other prayer requests, life updates and personal sharings. We hope to keep our sister bonds strong always wherever the Lord has placed us in life..be it in different vocations or unique seasons of our lives. One of my dear Jies, Huimin, emailed this sharing to all of us who are part of the network over the weekend. She is someone who has been a truly great encouragement to me when i was in Life BP Youth Fellowship in the earlier years..always steadfast and unwavering in the Lord's service. A God-fearing and God-loving inspiration she will always be to me. You will understand why when you read her email update below : ~

Sorry for the lack of news..been reading the updates and praying for everyone, for CHM's teaching, daph's gummie gums, annie's NIE life, ruth's painful op too..Had been wanting to write to share more, but had been drowned in work the past few weeks..

TG for grace and sustenance really, both to handle the matters at home as well as to cope with the work.

Just a little more abt my Dad's condition.

Dad's liver tumor has spread and his ribs are affected. Chemotherapy used to be localised at the liver, but the doctor has started him now on a systemic one. But even then, the doctor said chances are not v high, because his liver function is not too good. Though doctor has said chances are slim, am still praying hard that chemo would be effective, at the very least to prolong his life long enough for him to come to Christ.

Pls pray that Dad's heart would soften and that he would understand and believe. Pray for strength & wisdom as we sort out practical issues at home, like taking care of dad & all. Dad got admitted last Sun as his feet & stomach were swollen. The doctor said it's due to both his liver condition and also a stomach ulcer. They drained 10 litres of fluid from his stomach, and he just got discharged this morning.

Pastor Colin & KK visited and shared the gospel to Dad. Then mum also brought temple monk and friends down on Tues nite. They refused to let me stay, so i had to leave..:(

Found out last nite that Dad has somehow professed faith in Buddhism that night.. =(
But I know too that the Lord's still working.. Dad seems to still have doubts..

Pls continue to pray that God will work in his heart that he will not only turn away from false gods but turn to Christ for salvation.

Pls pray too that I would have opportunity to speak to him (when mum is not around) abt his so-called profession, and to urge him to turn to Christ.

Even though it hasn't been the easiest in the last couple of weeks, must say God's guiding hand & grace has still been most clear & apparent. TG for leading us to NUH from SGH, making it a lot easier for me to take care of Dad and to ask the doctors for updates.

TG for Christian doctors we met, for paths made smooth in lots of areas. Oftentimes I would sink into despair at the thought of how short a time Dad has left to turn to Christ..but TG for the frequent reminders that God is in control, and if it is in His plan to save Dad, nothing is too difficult.

Just clinging on to the Lord's soverignty and love...TG too for showing His love thru brethren who cared and prayed and encouraged.

Like JR Miller's devotion said on Wednesday, darkness is indeed a revealer of God's love..

Just praying hard now for Dad's salvation. pls pray for wisdom too to know how to handle things with Mum - know she loves Dad very much too and wants badly for him to share her Buddhist faith..Thanks so much for praying tog with me, everyone.

~ huimin

:~what great unwavering faith in our God..that's my precious sis, Huimin, for you. please hold her Dad in your prayers..for salvation..it has been a truly trial-filled time for her in many ways. Thank God He is always always in control and He never moves without purpose or plan. His Will will not lead us where His grace cannot keep us..

*Please show Yourself supreme and strong in my dear sister's life, Lord. She needs You so much during this time of her life..continue to watch over her and grant her the desire of her heart, please save her Dad, our dearest Almighty God..Nothing is difficult for you..not even this. Thank you so much for hearing our prayers and answering them in Your time. Thank you for ever being our Rock, our Fortress, our Strength and Salvation for all eternity.
In Jesus' name,
Amen*