IGNYTE - His Purpose . My Generation

Studies

After my JC1 promotional exams, I was devastated when I found out that I couldn’t reach the standard required to keep my scholarship in Singapore. Through the point system (3 best subjects plus GP) I had to accumulate a total of 43 points. I only had 42.5! It was really devastating as that would mean going back to Malaysia and starting pre-university studies all over again. Removing myself from a church I loved and going back.

At that time, I was really confused and scared of what awaited me if I went back and didn’t dare tell my parents about it. But I thank God for my then cell leader who assured me and encouraged me to pray through it. So as I thought about it, I realized that if God really wanted me to stay in Singapore, He would do it. And I really felt that I came to Singapore for a reason, part of which was to attend a new church and remove myself from some persisting problems happening back in Malaysia for a while. There was just something about Trinity and the people there that drew me, and I really wanted to stay on and grow. On the other hand, I knew that if God was going to close the door for me in Singapore, the ultimate decision lies with Him, and He definitely knows the best for His children. It was a test of trust. So I just told God that I’d just leave all to Him and at the same time see whether I could work something out with my parents… like pay for my education here or something. And even if I had to go back, I’d just trust God to guide me through the whole process again. Who knows, it may be the best thing for me to start my studies anew too. All in all, I was ready to accept any change in circumstance, good or bad.

What I didn’t expect was the good news that came a few days later, when my friend told me that the MOE had relaxed the requirement to 50 points! Not only was I able to keep my scholarship, the scholarship wasn’t on a probation basis.

This has really been God’s blessing to me, a second chance for me to work harder. And I must say that God is really faithful and He provides for us. And whenever I panic, His amazing love is always there for me not to just know, but to rely on as well. As in Jeremiah 29:11, God has taught me to trust Him for my future, and He’s got the means and resources to make His will come to pass. So wherever I am and whether I’ll still be in Singapore in the future, I know this matter lies in the hands of the One who knows everything and Who will not forsake me.

Lee Wei Wen
IGNYTE Zone 2

Salvation & Rededication

My mum and I have been praying for the salvation for my dad for a long time. We’ve been trying to bring him to many events in a hope to get him saved but all our efforts were futile. My dad repeatedly said he was not ready for it. My mum was not dejected and so, she continued to bring my dad to attend the services in church, thankfully, he was open with that idea. Even though he went to church with my mum, he did not receive Christ into his heart yet.

During the Easter production this year, I was performing in it. So my whole family came down to support me. When Pastor Dominic gave the alter call for salvation, my dad raised up his hands! However, when Pastor Dominic called for those who raised up his hands to move forward to the alter area, my dad did not go up to the front. Thankfully, Pastor Dominic noticed and went up to my dad after the production and led him through the sinner’s prayer! Thank God for Pastor Dominic!

I really didn’t expect my dad to be saved during the Easter production because to me, it was yet another production that he went for. But I really thank God for answering our prayers. God really works in his own timing and I’m really very very grateful that God has brought my dad into his kingdom. Praise God!

Alicia Chua
Zone : Z1