230th Reflection💬

‘How can we reject taking the Lord as a fortune teller❓’

When the results are still unknown, go ahead.

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2022/05/10 (Tue) 09:00 at Band Room

Another me said, ‘You’re going to graduate from the Diploma studies in composition.'

I said, ‘Still one year to go, a long way to go.’

Another me said, ‘A year runs.’

I said, ‘Then, what is your next step?’

Another me said, ‘Will you further studies after graduation?’

I said, ‘Yes, I will.’

Another me said, ‘Why?’

I replied ‘Because I want to be an all-rounded composer.’

Another me said, “That is to say, you want to be able to manage what you’ve learnt and what you’ll learn?’

I said, ‘Correct.’

Another me said, ‘Will you study abroad and immigrate to another country at the same time?’

I said, ‘Nope, my sister recently got a promotion at work . My mom won't immigrate.  My dad is chronically ill and may pass away at anytime. In case something happens, I want to be by their side.’
Another me said, So you’re going to pursue your studies in Hong Kong. Which institute will you choose?’

I said, ‘The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (APA).’

Another me said, ‘Which discipline?’

I said, ‘Composition & Electronic Music, let me submit my application.’

Another me said, ‘What is the application procedure?’

I said, ‘I will consult APA via email.’

Another me said, ‘Wait, let’s pray and ask God first.’

I said, ‘What would you like to ask? Ask Him how to do the application?

Another me said, ‘No, ask Him whether to proceed the application?’

I said, ‘God’s now already displayed APA’s website and contact information on the computer.’

Another me said, ‘I’d better wait for His response before moving on.’

I said, ‘How long are you going to wait?’

Another me said, ‘I’ll keep praying until He’s given me His reply.’

I said, ‘What if He gives you no reply ?  No reply, no application ?’

Another me said, ‘I’ll keep praying. I’ll find several more to pray with me. Or I will find all those around me to pray together. I’m sure I can move Him. Then, He’ll give me a confirmation whether or not to move on.’

I said, ‘Why won’t you proceed your application until He says “yes”?’

Another me said, ‘If He said yes, that means APA will accept my application and give me the offer. Then, I can make sure my application pays off.’

I said, ‘He won’t give you any answer.’

Another me said, ‘Why?’

I said, ‘Are you taking Him as a fortune teller? Asking Him for answers from His sand-table divination practice? You make no move until it’s of good fortune.”
Another me said, ‘No, I have no such idea.’

I said, ‘You don't? Then you’d better hurry up, send an email to ask APA for the application details and methods.’

Another me said, ‘So will the Lord send me into APA?’

I said, ‘He’s now already taken you to APA’s website and the contact. If you ask, do it now, and if you don’t, don’t bother.’

Another me said,  ‘You are me and I am you. If I don’t ask, what can you do?’

I said, ‘I can give up you and follow Him to the next step to ask by email HKAPA for the application procedures.’

Translated by Janus Ho
Edited by YipWH