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Name: Lee
Country: Malaysia
State: Kuala Lumpur
Gender: Female
Interests: I LOVE ## Worshiping my Lord# Praying and reading God's word# Christian music/hymns & also contemporary/ french & spanish songs & songs that rhyme# Reading novels# Writing & poetry# Accumulating mp3s# Watching sunrises# Early morning walks at the beach# Collecting seashells# World history (except Southeast-Asian history)# Watching documentaries# Jungle trekking# Snorkelling# Steven Chapman# Tolkien# Leon Uris# And also sandwiches and cheesy pizzas...lolz :p
Expertise: All I really wanna do is God's will for me and the the one thing I want most is His perpetual presence in my life.
Occupation: Medical Doctor
Industry: Medicine
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Member Since:
4/9/2004
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| Hey everybody....I know it's been much too long since I posted anything here on Xanga. Life has been steadily getting busier and it's getting harder and harder to find the time for God these days. But praise God, because he never ever lets us go. So many times I've backslided but he calls me back each time. The fact that I'm still able to blog here is a testimony of his awesome grace and provision.
I just want to draw some attention to certain issues in my country. Since the conception of the state of Malaysia in 1957, the constitution declares that all peoples here shall have freedom of religion. And that is true, but only for the non-Malays. The Malays, also referred to as the Sons of Ishmael by the curch-going community, sad to say, do not have freedom of religion. It is an unwritten law in Malaysia that all Malays have to embrace Islam. From young, the moment we start schooling, all Malays will be drafted to attend Islam classes. Of course, I think the majority of Malays do not have objections in regard to this as Islam is the only faith they know of. However, for Malays who have choosen or attempted to convert out of Islam, they have to practise their faith underground or face massive persecution by the own race and the government.
All these years, it's a known fact among christians here in Malaysia that there is a community of Malays secretly practising Christianity underground although nobody really knows how large or small a community they are. The reason why I'm writing this is to increase awareness of this issue. Recently, Lina Joy, who was born as a Malay to Muslim parents made nationwide headlines by attempting to change her stated religion in her identity card from Islam to Christian so that she would be free to publicly practise her religion and marry her christian boyfriend. Sad to say, the high courts of Malaysia turned down her appeal again and again. This isn't the first time Muslims have gone to court in an attempt to convert out of Islam but to date, no one has been succesful.
I just want to express that it takes a lot of courage to make a stand for Christ. I'm sure most of us agree with that fact. It's not easy to proclaim or defend Christ because there will always be those who would mock us or persecute us. So I just wanna say that it must have taken an awesome amount of courage for this lady to publicly declare to her nation that she wants out of Islam and wants to embrace Christianity and that she doesn't want to do it secretly but wants to have the freedom to do it openly. Especially when we take into consideration that Malays (and therefore Muslims) make up more then 60% of the population here. Lina Joy is currently the most well known apostate in the region. Apostasy in Islam is commonly defined as the rejection of Islam in word or deed by a person who has been a Muslim. For more information on Lina Joy check out this link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lina_Joy).
At this juncture, I would like to ask that you join with the churches here in Malaysia as we pray for freedom of religion for all peoples and for the apostates in our nation. May God hasten the day when all this apostates will be able to openly make a stand for Christ. God bless you all.
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| Things I’ve Learnt During My Christian Walk:-
1) God is bigger then any obstacle….no matter what it is;
from the bully who’s picking on you to the teacher with unreasonable
expectations to the superior at work who thinks he’s always right….I never
cease to be amazed at how God removes the obstacles the moment we decide to
obey his word and submit to earthly authority.
2) God is so so so faithful. I believe the devil tries so
hard to keep us from realizing it by overwhelming us with fear and doubt. Look
around and see….so so many people today are shackled and trapped by fear. It’s
the greatest instrument the devil has. Fear is the ultimate reason behind all
superstition and feng shui. God will never ever fail us and his timing is
always perfect. If we would wait patiently for the unfolding of his will or the
answer to a prayer, if would surely come. I’ve seen God answered my prayers
time and again…..sometimes even miraculously.
3) Jesus loves us. We all know this but have you ever
wondered the extent of that love? Just picture, Jesus loves each of us so much
that that he would give his life for each of us. I’ve been through so many
relationships and had friends who promised to always be there but in the end,
nobody can be there for us the way only Jesus can. Nobody can really fill up
the emptiness within except Jesus. But I
realize too that things like this cannot be learnt without being felt.
4) The entire world is under the control and influence of
the evil one. Have you ever watched Matrix? Only Neo and a liberated few really
knew what was going on. The rest of the entire human population were then being
deceived. Likewise in our world. All the world systems and constitutions are
ultimately influenced by non-Godly principles. And it stands to reason….how can
they be based on godly principles unless everyone involved are godly Christians?
The world promotes materialism and entertainment and other such superficial
things which in the end, never really satisfy. Some people are more temperate
and realize that people are more important then possessions. But ultimately, if
we neglect the source of life, then we still will have made the most important
decision wrong. And like I said, people can never fill us up the way God can.
Reuben Morgan – In
Over My Head
The world is all changing
I can’t believe my own eyes,
The moment I think
I’ve figured it out
I am flawed
I’m not so sure
Of myself this time
I’m in over my head
And all I have is you now
I’m in over my head
And all I am is holding on to you
I can’t see the way now
But this one thing I know
When everything’s changing
You’re still closer then a friend
And so I will bow
And my heart will trust
I’m in over my head
And all I have is you now
I’m in over my head
And all I am is holding on to you
I’ll never let you go
I’m in over my head
And all I have is you now
I’m in over my head
And all I am is holding on to you
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| Hey everybody,
How are you all? Sorry for that soooooooooo long gap between my last post and this. I have really been wanting to update this site but never seem to have the time. After almost one year at work, I'm still trying to get my life and priorities in order.
It's not easy. Life seems so much less complicated as a student. We only had two things to focus on. Studies and social life. Now all of a sudden I have to find time for work (which as it is, takes up almost every hour of the day), sleep, quiet time with God, church, keeping in touch with friends, family etc. And I have to worry about taxes, insurance pollicies, bank accounts, bank loans, expenses and so on. It makes my head whirl at times largely because I think I was so pampered before and never had to take of anything. And also because I was always blur about things.
In the midst of all this craziness, I am so thankful that God is my rock. My other half was just telling me that day that there must be a reason for all this in God's plan for our lives. Maybe it's because he wants to build character and perseverance in us. The child inside of me wishes that there could be quicker and hassle-free way to achieve this ends. It laments the fact that life is not easy and work is stressful and people are mostly insincere.
But each time my feelings threathen to get the better of me, I'm glad that I can turn to God and rest in him. I'm not someone who can handle stress well and I tend to get restless easily. So often after a stress-filled day, I just wanna run into God's arms. And ask him to be patient with me. To not give up on me everytime I let my frustrations show. What I've come to learn is that there's really no good in any of us. It's easy to be nice and good when life is rosy. But it's the opposite when life becomes stressful and frustrating. We all need a place to channel these frustrations too and so often, we channel it to the wrong people and at the wrong places even though we know we shouldn't. Now I know why Malaysian drivers behave the way they do on the road! lol :p
It's such a consolation for me to know that Jesus has promised he will never leave us nor forsake us. To know that God is always on our side. I find encouragement in the fact that God also took a long time to develop characters of the Bible like Moses and Joseph. I've always been a little impatient and sometimes, I can't wait for the day when I can overcome these weaknesses. I don't even like to wait. But if perseverance is something that has to be developed slowly, then so be it. I want to do something for God, but I've come to realize I can only do it according to his timing. I just need to trust in him and persist in faith each day until he shows me where to go. I hope this is also an encouragement to you. If there are any of you who feels the way that I do, then hey, you're not alone. God bless. | | |
| To all my fellow xangans and brothers and sisters in Christ....you are all a really beautiful bunch of people  !!
Thanks so much for still coming by and leaving comments even though I haven't been updating. And thank you so much for the birthday greetings :p
I just started work a little over a week ago...and one word sums it up...EXHAUSTING!! Due to a lack of houseman ( or medical interns) the work sometimes seems overwhelming....we're pratically on our feet running to and fro all day. I had my first on call session last Saturday and only had 3 hours of sleep. And that was considered a good day....on a bad day, it's all through the night until the next morning when you continue with your normal day's work.
But I feel I have been so blessed. I am so blessed to be able to work here and start work in a department where the people are so willing to help and teach. Being new and all, I occasionally have problems with drawing blood and setting branulas expecially with dark skinned people but thank God, there's always someone to help.
The thing that gets me down a little is the fact that we're so busy that we have no time to talk to the patients...really talk...not just treat their disease. The system here is such that we spend more time on paperwork then ( filling forms for investigations, writing referral letters, prescriptions, case summaries etc) then talking to patients. It's kinda sad especially when I consider the fact that I'm surrounded by people who don't know Christ but they're just slipping through my hands but at least I know that what I'm doing, I'm also doing it for God. I wouldn't do this job if I didn't care...because then it would be so terribly frustrating....long hours, mediocre pay, no holidays etc etc.
Pray that I'll be able to find some time occasionally to talk to this patients....to at least be a listening ear and maybe tell them that Jesus loves them and his love is so real because I would never be what I am today if it wasn't for his love. To tell them that his love has changed my entire life.
Sometimes in my heart, I feel that this desire is overtaking me. I used to be so interested in medicine...I still am, but now I feel that I'd much rather talk to people and care for them in a non-medical way as well. But I'll just leave it to God to unfold his plan for me.
I really gotta go...but will update as soon as possible. Meanwhile...take care and God bless you all!! | | |
| Hey everyone,
I just really wanna apologize for taking so long to update!  Just been so busy lately....it's quite a hassle having to start work. There's just so many things to think about and do. I've had to fill & submit forms, open bank accounts, meet a commisioner of oath, do a medical test, think about how to repay the loan I've taken. Loans are another big hassle...they require all kinds of fees. 
It's a little scary too, to realize that I now have to pay for all my own expenses which includes health insurance, car insurance, road tax, handphone bill, toll money etc etc......plus installing that CD player in my car that I've always wanted but never had because I didn't want my parents to have to pay for it. Sometimes I think I've been too pampered and sheltered....I didn't even know how to send a registered letter!! And I've definitely been using up too much of parent's money. So from now on, I guess if I have to watch every dollar then I will....no more running to mum and dad for money. That's one of my resolutions! 
Anyway, about my mission trip....IT WAS AWESOME!!! I went with about 9 other people and we stayed in a houseboat by the lakeside and went by boat to visit the various Orang Asli ( the aboriginal people in Malaysia) villages. It was all forest area and there were no roads in so these people could only be reached by boat. My church makes trips to visit them every few months but this was the first time I went.
And God was really with us....that's what made it so remarkable. My pastor didn't follow us this time so I was the only doctor there and I had to dispense medication, give injections and so on. Never thought that my first house calls would be in an Orang Asli village. The amazing thing was when I couldn't do anything, God moved. The medications I brought were very basic ones so for those whom nothing could be done, we simply prayed. But our prayers proved to be soooo powerful. There was one infant with high fever whom we prayed for and immediatly after that, her temperature dropped. And there was another man with knee injury. He had some injury to his knee joint and it was so painful that he could not bend or straighten his knee but after praying in tongues he was able to fully straighten his knee!!! I just couldn't believe my eyes!! Especially because I know this is an impossibility for someone with such knee injury! Praise GOD!
That's not all....some of my church members also heard angels singing on the way and one actually had a vision of Jesus. I can't wait to go for more of such trips....cos I just can't get enough of seeing God at work. I know what God can do and nothing's impossible for him but I'm still amazed everytime  . I think the trip made me realize something. All this while I never thought I'd ever like working in a rural area but I fell in the love with that place. I've always been a nature lover and the scenery there was just beautiful. And I realized it's so much more gratifying serving rural folks rather then city people who are often demanding and fussy. And I decided that if it's God's will, I will not mind working 1-2 years in a rural area somewhere....something I hadn't wanted before.
Here are some of the pictures we took:-
This is what the Orang Asli houses looked like there.
My church members worshiping and sharing with the orang Asli people.
The Orang Asli people worshiping with us at one of the villages. This was the nicest village we went to and they have been greatly blessed by God.
This was the houseboat we stayed in. It's right by the lakeside so the view is awesome and there's a breeze which blows all day long :p Okay. gotta chao right now but I'll update again asap. Have a great day and God bless you all!! | | |
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