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It's been a month for not blogging, yet learning so much from others.
During February (ten days), I had been to KL for Prudential Training. Of course, at the same time, I was very excited and happy to meet my best brother, Michael. We had a lot to share with each other. He even introduced a lot of his friends to me. I really enjoyed my days in KL, feeling that I was actually entering into a greater exposure.
On 22 February, I went to attend a Prudential seminar which trained the new agents to be a good and professional ones who can really help the need of others.
During the seminar, I met many friends. We had a lot to share about our future. Some had simple dreams; some just wanna have an ordinary life; some wanna be the top agents throughout Malaysia... As for me, I still stay focused on my goal.
I met a guy named Darren. He was actually a smart guy who really knew how to figure out the solutions in hard times. I really admired him one thing. He did things directly. His current salary was more than RM3000. As for a new agent, I can say he was extremely good. Well, KK is not KL. Therefore, I do believe the difference between the people in these both places.
As the days were passing by, I had lunch with Darren. We talked alot about how to engage with clients. Then he looked at the agents in the cafeteria, and grinned, he said, "Not all of us will stay in this career."
I understood what he was trying to say. He was arrogant in saying, "Look at them. As you see their actions, you can actually tell who can really stay in this line."
"I have no comment." I replied.
He looked at me, and smiled, "Why do you say that? Do you not agree?"
I smiled and said politely, "Bro, who really can stay in this career? It does not matter me. As long as we are doing the right thing, we know what we are doing. Definitely, we will succeed in life."
"Well said, mate. We will see who will be left." He grinned.
"However, I do admire you. I believe you will be very successful in life." Enviously I said.
He stood up from the chair, walked towards me and tapped on my shoulder, "Bro, how can you say that? This world is equal. We all stand equally. Everyone was given an opportunity to fight for it."
This phrase really inspired me. I was encouraged and yet at the same time, worrying about my goal whether I can be able to achieve. Before Darren left me alone, he again said in arrogance,
"Hey Dude! You looked worried. I can smell you. Put that away."
Matthew 6:27
"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"
On 30 March 2009, at 8am in the morning, I went to ASAA (All Saints Anglican Academy) to mobilize the Youth Alpha.
Before I shared about Youth Alpha, Roy was sharing Word of God first. At first, I was enjoying his interesting sharing... I was actually quite glad that the junior students were interacting with Roy. As I started to look at the senior students, to my surprise, they were not listening to the Word!!
Some slept; some gave “cool” face as if they were very smart; some gave bitter faces to show that it was boring. I even saw some students coming late for the ASAA assembly. As the principal asked them, “Why are you late?” they did not even bother to look at her. They continued their way to the empty seats.
What kind of attitude is this?
(I wish I could shoot video about the real situation...)
I asked someone who was sitting besides me, “Why are these boys acting so arrogantly? They show no respect at all. They even sleep during the time of Word.”
He, without hesitation, replied, “These boys are rich people. They are very proud. They have no reverence for God. They have no fear in teachers.”
In panic, I thought, “Will they come to the Youth Alpha? This is just a waste of time. While I mobilize the Youth Alpha, they will definitely sleep and show no respect to me!!”
“I doubt they will listen.” He, hopelessly, spoke again.
God, since they are so arrogant, I might as well use this chance to rebuke them. I think this will be my only chance to mobilize the Youth Alpha in ASAA. I doubt they will join the Youth Alpha. God, since they have this kind of unacceptable attitude, I will not expect them to come too. Let me presume that there will be no ASAA students joining the Youth Alpha.
God, Your will be done.
If they want to come, let them come.
If they do not want to come, let it be.
When it came to my turn to share the youth alpha, as I expected, they really fell asleep. Some turned their face to ignore what I was saying. Suddenly I shouted in a strict and stern voice, in a sharp and straight tone.
“Listen! You rich people! Your life is not about money only! If you do not come to this Youth Alpha, you miss one of the best part in your life. Challenge me! I will wait for you.”
There was a complete silence – everyone was looking at me in astonishment. (Maybe the Senior students were annoyed and think, “Who do you think you are?” Kinda hate me, ya?)
“I am serious…” I strongly spoke, my eyes looked directly at them.
Proverbs 1: 29, 31 - 32
"Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the LORD, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.
For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them;"
ASAA Teachers, I really appreciate all your hard efforts and love on these Senior students. Besides that, I like the Junior Students.
Keep up the good work, fellows.
To be continued
