Thank You, LORD...

I’ve been stuck with my thesis writing for quite some time. I have some ideas but am not able to elaborate it yet. It is quite frustrating. And what makes it more frustrating is that my appetite for sinful food increases as my stress level increases! So, my effort in the gym is wasted! Sigh… Sometimes I wonder if I will ever finish my thesis. At other times I wonder if I am too idealistic and have chosen a topic which is too difficult for my poor brain. But I am always amazed how God sends me angels whenever I feel discouraged. Two days ago a brother unexpectedly texted me saying that he hoped that I was progressing well with my thesis and that he was praying with me. Not only that, he unexpectedly offered me to use his office to work during nighttime so I could concentrate better! This late afternoon another brother in Thailand unexpectedly texted me saying that he hoped I would be progressing well during the mid-term break. He texted me while on his way, I quote, “in a smelly canal where many Ms stay.” And this evening a sister unexpectedly gave me a treat. A yummy Pad Thai! When I told her that I appreciated what she did and that I had been stuck with my thesis, she unexpectedly prayed for me over SMS, “May our good Lord have mercy on you Andreas n insights, creative thoughts and diarrhea of words fall upon you! In Jesus’ name!” AMEN! I look forward to experiencing that diarrhea of words!

Thank you for sending me these angels, LORD! Through the simple things that they did I’ve once again tasted and seen your goodness! Today is my dad’s birthday. Another reason for me to be thankful. He has been very supportive of my studies here. I recall how he unexpectedly tried to help me in my Pneumatology paper three years ago. The subject was taught by Dr. Simon Chan. One night I told my dad that I was stuck with my Pneumatology paper. He unexpectedly tried to discuss with me about my paper. The next day he unexpectedly called me and shared with me some insights he got during his morning devotion! Honestly, what he shared wasn’t helpful for my paper. But what he did was certainly helpful to encourage me to press on and finish my paper! I did finish it on time and was satisfied with the result! LORD, Thank you for giving me an imperfectly perfect daddy! Last but not least, thank you for mahal ko who continually tells me that she trusts that, by your grace, I can finish my thesis. Step by step. Bit by bit. The eschaton will eventually arrive! Thank you, LORD…