Happy New Year's everyone! Unlike my other blog post on my other blog, this is going to be different.
If you read the other one, you'll see the highlights of 2014.
It really has been a great year! But there are always trials, and challenges faced. This year I learned so much, so much more about God, relationships, and trust. There are many more but those are the top three things.
I learned more about God cause, well you're always learning more about God, you can NEVER stop. But it's been more than that. I've been faced with personal problems, and I have been forced into trusting God though it should naturally happen (ashamed of myself), because I wasn't open about some things. That's where the trust comes in. I've been able to trust people more, telling my friends more about me, my parents, and it's very relieving actually! Especially if it's been a burden. And these three things complement each other. Without one or the other it's not complete. Life wouldn't be complete.
Definitely a year of trial, but also a very joyful and jubilant time! I can't wait to see what God does in the next chapter of my life!!!
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Personal Reflection 2013-2014
In my other blog I wrote the highlighted events that happened last academic year. If you want to look go on magszrhea.blogspot.com Here I'm going to talk about the personal reflections.
2013 was a rough rough year, so many things going on.
When I started out that year, I was really stressed about having to catch up on coursework in science and other school, because this was the year we were to take our exams. Just worrying constantly about time and about what's going to happen.
But backing up a bit, during the summer we went to America not really intended, but it happened. But we went in groups. So to explain that better, we separated to go back to America. My mom was already there, so three of my sisters went first, then a couple of days later two more of my sisters, then a week later my dad and the youngest, then another week later me and my other sister, Maly.
As Maly and I were preparing to leave I had an emotional breakdown because I thought we wouldn't be coming back to Cambodia (my mind does that), and Cambodia is now my home. I hardly had friends in America. But it was hard on me because two of my best friends weren't there and then one wasn't feeling well. So I couldn't have really said goodbye to them, if it were to be my last time to see them.
Anyways after getting all emotional we went to America and had a pretty good time! Moved a lot but still had some fun.
We were two weeks late to school because first there were elections in Cambodia and that broke into riots and the Embassy informed all of us to stay put, and because the house wasn't ready to sell.
So that was a background. Anyways I came into 2013-2014 school year really hard hearted and turned away from God. It was at cross culture where I finally got myself back together again, because I was just going crazy and not being myself. Cross Culture was important to me then because of that, I haven't really told anyone why it was so important to me. So cross culture was not only a highlighted event it was the event that opened my eyes back to Christ, where I got refocused.
Then the exams rolled around the corner so fast it was insane. That was a time where it was so easy to slip away from God, but luckily I didn't. I managed to manage time and hangout time okay enough to not stress too much.
Then graduation just to finish off the school year well. I felt so honored and I almost didn't mention it in the other post about winning to servant leadership award, which at Hope is the highest award given out to 2 elementary (Primary) and 2 secondary students. 1 boy and 1 girl. But when I realized it God gave that to me and all the glory goes to God, though I would love to take the credit (not gonna lie) but only God can.
So that was like a topping off a burnt cake.
2013 was a rough rough year, so many things going on.
When I started out that year, I was really stressed about having to catch up on coursework in science and other school, because this was the year we were to take our exams. Just worrying constantly about time and about what's going to happen.
But backing up a bit, during the summer we went to America not really intended, but it happened. But we went in groups. So to explain that better, we separated to go back to America. My mom was already there, so three of my sisters went first, then a couple of days later two more of my sisters, then a week later my dad and the youngest, then another week later me and my other sister, Maly.
As Maly and I were preparing to leave I had an emotional breakdown because I thought we wouldn't be coming back to Cambodia (my mind does that), and Cambodia is now my home. I hardly had friends in America. But it was hard on me because two of my best friends weren't there and then one wasn't feeling well. So I couldn't have really said goodbye to them, if it were to be my last time to see them.
Anyways after getting all emotional we went to America and had a pretty good time! Moved a lot but still had some fun.
We were two weeks late to school because first there were elections in Cambodia and that broke into riots and the Embassy informed all of us to stay put, and because the house wasn't ready to sell.
So that was a background. Anyways I came into 2013-2014 school year really hard hearted and turned away from God. It was at cross culture where I finally got myself back together again, because I was just going crazy and not being myself. Cross Culture was important to me then because of that, I haven't really told anyone why it was so important to me. So cross culture was not only a highlighted event it was the event that opened my eyes back to Christ, where I got refocused.
Then the exams rolled around the corner so fast it was insane. That was a time where it was so easy to slip away from God, but luckily I didn't. I managed to manage time and hangout time okay enough to not stress too much.
Then graduation just to finish off the school year well. I felt so honored and I almost didn't mention it in the other post about winning to servant leadership award, which at Hope is the highest award given out to 2 elementary (Primary) and 2 secondary students. 1 boy and 1 girl. But when I realized it God gave that to me and all the glory goes to God, though I would love to take the credit (not gonna lie) but only God can.
So that was like a topping off a burnt cake.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Revival by the Holy Spirit
Recently at church my friends and I have experienced something we haven't really before (at least for me). The power of the Holy Spirit. The last two sundays were focused on prayer and both services they had time at the end for anyone to come up and get prayed for or just to pray, well my friends and I did that, we went up and got prayed for and prayed.
As I was sitting on the floor watching and hearing everything that was going on and I was praying for my friends, I realized that I feel called to help others. It doesn't feel right for me to just sit back when someone is crying or in need. Now not everyone is like that and God has called us to different things, I feel lead to just help others.
But the whole church was filled with the Holy Spirit, it was AMAZING! you just had to be there to see it. People were speaking in tongues, crying, screaming, and worshiping. Watching my friends getting moved by the Holy Spirit was awesome. I haven't really seen it before so yeah.
As I was sitting on the floor watching and hearing everything that was going on and I was praying for my friends, I realized that I feel called to help others. It doesn't feel right for me to just sit back when someone is crying or in need. Now not everyone is like that and God has called us to different things, I feel lead to just help others.
But the whole church was filled with the Holy Spirit, it was AMAZING! you just had to be there to see it. People were speaking in tongues, crying, screaming, and worshiping. Watching my friends getting moved by the Holy Spirit was awesome. I haven't really seen it before so yeah.
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Shocking News!
Recently I read a news article on Nigeria, and there were over 240 teen girls (between 16-18) abducted at the dead of night. Luckily about 43 have managed to escape but still there are almost 200 still missing. They were taken by this terrorist group, forgot the name. They are being sold for $12 and to me that's sick, to even think they are worth that little. God says we are worth more than gold.
That has been on my mind ever since I read it. Really sickens me on how our world is, and it's getting worse, sadly. And over a conversation with my friends, we discussed that this happens to EVERY single country. Maybe not this extreme but there is prostitution everywhere, some are better at covering it up than others. Same with crime.
Now I am not saying that those people who don't do crime or prostitution get out of anything, because they don't. To God no sin is worse, to us it may seem like it, but in God's eye we are all equally sinful. So who am I to judge right? .
Will you all please help join me in praying for this very sinful world? Starting by praying for ourselves, then for others, because first we have to have a clean ourselves first, otherwise we would just be hypocrites.
That has been on my mind ever since I read it. Really sickens me on how our world is, and it's getting worse, sadly. And over a conversation with my friends, we discussed that this happens to EVERY single country. Maybe not this extreme but there is prostitution everywhere, some are better at covering it up than others. Same with crime.
Now I am not saying that those people who don't do crime or prostitution get out of anything, because they don't. To God no sin is worse, to us it may seem like it, but in God's eye we are all equally sinful. So who am I to judge right? .
Will you all please help join me in praying for this very sinful world? Starting by praying for ourselves, then for others, because first we have to have a clean ourselves first, otherwise we would just be hypocrites.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Fresh Starts and Restarting
So, this is a fresh start for me to really get myself organized and ready for examinations later on this semester. This semester is packed with many different and new things, changes, and challenges. I already am stressed and it's been only two days, since school started.
I'm a planner. I like making sure everything will be done in time, or maybe even give extra time for other things. Recently I've been off track of that and now I only have four months till exams and I just feel like there won't be enough time to finish or accomplish what I wanted. I have great friends that have been supporting me and encouraging me through this process.
This is really a time I need to be turning to God, because He is the only one that could take away these negative thoughts and relieve my stress. It going to be a challenge. There will be time where I don't want to turn to Him and I just want to do my own thing and etc...
I'm a planner. I like making sure everything will be done in time, or maybe even give extra time for other things. Recently I've been off track of that and now I only have four months till exams and I just feel like there won't be enough time to finish or accomplish what I wanted. I have great friends that have been supporting me and encouraging me through this process.
This is really a time I need to be turning to God, because He is the only one that could take away these negative thoughts and relieve my stress. It going to be a challenge. There will be time where I don't want to turn to Him and I just want to do my own thing and etc...
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
10 Things About Me
So I've decided to do similar to what my friend did on her blogger. Let you guys know a few things about me.
1. I can get very crazy, meaning i get all hyped up and people don't want to be around me. lol!
2. I am the Daughter of the King as the title says. God is my king and he is my only King.
3. I have many siblings. My other blog mentions that, but I have 16 brothers and sisters, including 9 adopted siblings. I was adopted from China.
4. I am a shortie. I am 5'1
5. My taste in music is like a 12 year old. I don't particularly the "newest" and "updated" music. I LIKE DISNEY!
6. I do not like to read. I am currently reading the Hunger Games trilogy and I am half way done through Catching Fire and it's taking me months now.
7. I live in Phnom Penh Cambodia! (In case you guys don't know where it is, its in South-East Asia bordering Thailand, Loa, and Vietnam.
8. COFFEE!!! Starbucks and Cambodian Iced coffee is the best ever!
9. I attend high school at Hope International School, and I have great friends there.
10. My besties are Sarah (From Switzerland), Julianna (From USA but adopted from China like me). Eden (From UK, somewhere), David (From USA), Jasmine (From Austalia), and Timothy (From UK, somewhere).
So there are some facts about me. If you wanna know more ask in the comments!
1. I can get very crazy, meaning i get all hyped up and people don't want to be around me. lol!
2. I am the Daughter of the King as the title says. God is my king and he is my only King.
3. I have many siblings. My other blog mentions that, but I have 16 brothers and sisters, including 9 adopted siblings. I was adopted from China.
4. I am a shortie. I am 5'1
5. My taste in music is like a 12 year old. I don't particularly the "newest" and "updated" music. I LIKE DISNEY!
6. I do not like to read. I am currently reading the Hunger Games trilogy and I am half way done through Catching Fire and it's taking me months now.
7. I live in Phnom Penh Cambodia! (In case you guys don't know where it is, its in South-East Asia bordering Thailand, Loa, and Vietnam.
8. COFFEE!!! Starbucks and Cambodian Iced coffee is the best ever!
9. I attend high school at Hope International School, and I have great friends there.
10. My besties are Sarah (From Switzerland), Julianna (From USA but adopted from China like me). Eden (From UK, somewhere), David (From USA), Jasmine (From Austalia), and Timothy (From UK, somewhere).
So there are some facts about me. If you wanna know more ask in the comments!
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