At the crossroad
We prayed for our treasure today and GT received the location as Starbucks. On our way there, we met 2 other PE mates who were also going Starbucks. GT felt this is a confirmation from God. There were many students studying in Starbucks. We looked around for a table and for our treasure at the same time. Both of us agreed it would be a young girl sitting alone at a high table. We bought food and drinks and sat on the same table as her. It was difficult initially as the girl had earphones on and typing on her laptop. GT and I got to know each other while waiting for a good opportunity. Just as our conversation reached the topic of Anxiety in young people, the girl got ready to leave. I started speaking to her and we got to know she is a Year 1 uni student doing Data analysis and computing. GT asked the girl if she is experiencing any anxiety in her school work. The girl was very open and shared on her anxiety, why and how she is considering to change her course specialisation and her concerns on the job market. The girl shared that she is a free thinker and her family are also non-believers. Her mum had brought her to a temple previously. She has Christian friends who invited her to church events previously and she attended a few but she doesn’t know Jesus personally yet. GT asked for permission to pray for her and she agreed. We encouraged her to visit the church near her house, which is where many of her friends are attending too. I shared with her my personal experience with students from that church and how they encourage young people to pursue higher education and strive to glorify God in their studies. I could sense she was touched and encouraged by GT’s prayer and our sharings.
Jesus sees our tears
MJ, Padma, Karen and I prayed before heading for street evangelism. MJ received downloads- depression, anxiety, MRT, labubu (doll) and pink colour. I confirmed her “MRT” as I connected the colour “brown” that I received to Marine Parade station under TEL (brown) line. Also, I saw lips and understood it as “lip service”. Padma saw a lady. God placed in my heart very clearly, like a warning not to take the familiar route of Roxy Square to get to Marine Parade station. We asked around and got to know an alternative route via Katong V. While walking out of Katong V to an open air carpark, both Padma and MJ took a second look at a couple wearing matching pink shirts sitting on a bench outside, a pickup/drop point. The bench is brown and there were many brown beams behind them. They felt she is the treasure. Padma was able to start a conversation with the lady and we got to know that the couple is waiting for a friend to pick them up. They are locals stay in the West and came to the East for a staycation. As we chatted, the lady shared that her work as a Shoppee picker is tiring and her ACL ligament is torn but she hasn’t gone for a surgery. This would be the second time she torn her ligament. I prayed for healing upon her knees. Padma sensed that she has a lot of hurts and pain on her heart. She started to tear and asked how does Padma know. She admits that she smile and look happy but has many hurts and pain inside. MJ told her that its Jesus who reveal to us the condition of her heart. Jesus loves her so much that He sent us to her. I asked if she has a Labubu doll. She does not has Labubu but she has a Mickey Mouse that she shares all her problems since she has no one to share and is depressed. She had seen a counsellor previously. She is divorced with 3 teenage-adult children. The man with her is her boyfriend and she talked about going through relationships that do not last. Twice, she said we (3 of us) see her inside and almost teared. MJ and Padma prayed for her. I encouraged her to call upon the name of Jesus when she is crying and sharing her problems to Mickey Mouse. We gave her church contact card and she should call the number if she needs any counselling. We thank God that her boyfriend stepped far away and their friend to pick them up had not arrived by the time we left, so we were able to minister to the lady in privacy. Jesus saw her tears and pain in her heart and we are amazed by His great love for her.