Enlarge my territory...

Last weekend, we had a fun, and REALLY tiring 24-hr action-packed camp.

We did so many things - high-element ropes course (although I had to leave for my cousin's wedding), raft-building followed by racing, flag painting, dancing, and last but certainly not the least, the 12-km hike - all in 24 hours...

I have to confess that after the whole day's activities and by 2am, I was completely wiped out, especially since it was after the 2-hour dance session. My legs were threatening to cramp, and my hands were slightly swollen, I suspect from multiple rafia abrasions during the raft-building. I was also having a slight headache, probably due to dehydration, or the lack of sugar, or salt, or sleep, but probably all of the above, as the day had been very hot and humid. And I've had only about 4 hours of sleep everyday for the whole week. So not only was I physically exhausted from the whole day's activities, my mind was also shutting down...

I knew I really needed some super boost of energy, alertness, strength and everything... but the coffee arrived only after I've had 2 pratas, teh-tarik, and one can of 100-plus?!! no more space liao, so I had only one option left (the best option no less) - PRAY!!! I asked God to give me the strength, alertness & wisdom to look after my sheep, stamina, etc, etc... like no coffee, food/glucose injection, or isotonic drink can. I asked for covering and protection *keep me from harm* And, yes, God granted my request.

Although by only 2km into the hike, I felt like my feet were about to separate from my ankles (like many others), *nobody* had any incident of ankles getting sprained or so. In fact, no one was really sick or hurt from the whole hike, although there were many zombies *muahahha* The most amazing thing was, I wasn't one of the zombies. On the contrary I was so awake, I was chatting with people throughout the walk, until everyone was so tired or so zonked out, that no one wanted to talk to me anymore. And my headache was gone, and my mind completely alert. God is good.

Many other things happened, which is evidence that our work is spiritual warfare, almost literally... I'm glad that there are many opportunities to minister to and pray for the sheep... Many of them are also open to hear me speak of it, and even discuss issues with me. I am so thankful that there is such openness, and I ask God that there will be more of such opportunities.

The fields are ripe for harvest...