Under God's Wings

Have you ever been treated dishonestly? Honestly, I don't like it... 

But I hope I also don't treat others like that.

    I went to my usually small group on Saturday mornings. We didn't have a lot of people this time because people had other plans. But it was still a blessed time. I then went to the mall with some church friends but it turned out I was a third wheel. I went to the mall because I really wanted to watch The Chosen in the theaters. I thought it was a new episode but it turned out I already watched it... My friends didn't tell me that I would be the third wheel so I wasn't so happy about that. And they didn't tell me that they weren't going to watch the movie with me so I was disappointed with that. But it's not like I haven't watched a movie by myself before at the theaters... I just thought it was a waste of money and time. I went home alone on the bus. I was thanking God because so far I haven't taken the wrong bus. A while later... the last bus I was taking took a weird turn... I was thinking, "Oh no... I'm doomed... Lord, help!" Guess what? I took the wrong bus by accident because I was in a rush and usually that bus does go the route that takes me home! I asked the bus driver for information and I decided to wait at a bus stop that was on the "main street" which was tiny compared to the main streets in the States. Think of Taiwan's little streets. Anyways, this was already 22:30. I was about to cry. I didn't have data or a number to call, or else I was near by my small group leaders house. I prayed and prayed and prayed and prayed. I couldn't find free WiFi around so I had to make a decision. Next bus was half an hour. This place IS NOT SAFE AT ALL! I was super scared. Many cars and motorcycles passed by me and were looking at me because NO GIRL IN HER RIGHT MIND WOULD BE WALKING ALONE THAT LATE ON A SATURDAY NIGHT!!! I didn't have a choice. I thought walking home would be safer than waiting alone at a spot for 30 minutes. I walked 2 miles on an incline. My fear was greater than feeling tired from walking so fast. After a while, I arrived where I can find WiFi and I contacted someone to pick me up because it would be even more dangerous if I walked the rest of the way. While I was waiting, a guy on the motorcycle stopped and ask if I needed a ride. I kindly refused. Then he took off his helmet and said, "I saw you walking from all the way over there and now you're here!" I laughed because he was right. This was ridiculous! He asked where I was going. I said Hope Mountain. And he was like, "Oh..." He asked again if I wanted a ride. I had to give him a "no" again. And he left, thank God. I don't like judging a book by its cover but he was probably involved in a gang even though he was pretty chilled. Finally I get home. My dog welcomed me! I felt safe and praise God for keeping me safe. I called and talked to some friends about this crazy day. I felt less angry about being a third wheel and I was much more relaxed. Praise God!

    On Sunday, I slept in because I was exhausted. We went to church and God really touched my heart. On the way to church, I was reading a book called Jesus > Religion. One part really touched me and I started crying. Then at church, tears continued to flow as I was worshipping and listening to the sermon. I was struck by God's love. If you have a chance, read the book. It's really inspiring. There's no other place I'd rather be than in God's love. There's a song that I would like to share with you. It's called Abide by Kingdom Culture Worship. It's been in my head and it's a really good reminder of what love truly is. 

Small group! We all are trying to stick to the diet!

This is the book that I'm reading.

https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Religion-Better-Trying-Harder-ebook/dp/B00C4ZCZFM