One day, I called NKF of Cheras branch, but the sister in charge was not in. I decided not to wait cos I didn't have much time. Then, I called for NKF of PJ branch. They said it was alright for my colleagues and I to join them for or electives. I told my lecturer that PJ branch can accept us. I was like .......... FUH. I am thankful at least there was a place I could go for my electives. But guess what? My lecturer told me that Cheras branch was the one who accepted us instead. I was like......... AH? EH? How come? She thought I wanted Cheras branch all along. Anyway, I am still thankful for what He has given me.
Today, I went to NKF Cheras branch to meet with the sister-in charge. I saw this signboard named Charis NKF Cheras. "CHARIS" sounds familiar to me, but it doesn't ring a bell to me. Honestly, I didn't know what it meant. Not until I met the sister. She was an inspiring person to me. She shared loads of her experiences dealing with her dedication and passion towards nursing. Then, she asked, "Are you a Christian?". Wow! I just felt that God's presence was in our midst. My colleague and I are all Christians and we are in the House of God. It is indeed a blessing in disguise. In the beginning, it didn't come across my mind that actually the Lord wants me to serve Him in every ways and everywhere.
Sister Puncha said when you're doing this elective, do it unto the glory of God, do it to win souls for the Lord, do it as you want to have the reward in heaven, do it with prayer and meditation. I felt so relieved that I could do something not within my comfort zone anymore. I remembered of one discussion I had in class. There was a nurse who prayed for the patient was sued. Sister said being a Christian, it is not all about blessings, but to suffer for righteousness sake. Everytime you encounter a patient who are suffering and in pain, just manifest Jesus love You, and she said most of her patients are inspired by the work of the Lord through her. She also said whenever or if I felt that I am going to give up or laid back, always to remind myself that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Am thankful for the Lord's word upon me through her.
And CHARIS means GRACE. And definitely, only by God's grace, He gave me faith to continue this journey. I pray that I will be your servant who walks mightily and in righteousness to be a living testimony to all. All for the glory of God. May the Lord continues to bless and strengthens the works of Malaysian Care and Charis NKF to reach out the unsaved loved ones.
----rachel----
