T.W.W.J.

Behold... it's TWWJ, not TGIF, not WWJD ;)

TWWJ -> This Wednesday With Jesus!

Ha... this name is kinda 'franchised' from the lunchtime fellowship group i adopted from one of my ex-work places. Yea, have (finally!) started a lunchtime fellowship group at my current workplace. It's been a year since i joined my current organisation that i started the group. Was quite not used to the 'void' initially when i first joined... cos' in all my 3 ex-work places, i've enjoyed attending some sort of Christian fellowship group @ work (i'm blessed, i know.)

So, how did it all start? Well, ... the story goes... first was the yearning (as stated above). Second, i got wind of a man of God (known in Christian circle) setting up some businesses nearby my workplace, which translated into shops! One of which is conducive enough for a small fellowship group. I mused and didn't gave it much thought, except this: Is this a sign from God? Third, i was convinced by Him (during a mega Christian group meeting) to just do it! Fourth, i approached the man of God, who readily agreed! PTL!!

Fifth, i started falling sick and if i remember correctly - was not at work 'coincidentally' for two consecutive Wed (wasn't on MC for two wks though, in case u're wondering...) Hmm... some warfare at work?

Finally! The group started. Though the first two sessions were just the two of us (myself and another colleague who is kinda "wandering in the desert" but keen to "come home"), i found myself benefitting a great deal as well! This small ministry cause me to study the Word more since i normally prepare for the sharing. So far, i have been leading the worship, Word, well... the whole session. Hope newbies can take over some of the time soon!!

The last Wed we met, another sister joined us. So, now indeed, it is "the two or three" of us who gather together, and God is among us as He promised! There were two more colleagues who expressed interest to join us but were constrained by work during the Weds that have passed.

From the beginning, i told myself, even if this group begins and ends only with two members, it's worth it - cos' it brings the Truth closer to my "wandering" colleague, and by His grace, will bring her back completely. TWWJ's objectives here are to uphold one another in faith and prayer, as well as to share the Lord's goodness.

If the Lord makes this group grow, He will provide a bigger place (say amen!). Interestingly, last Wed, i saw one of my big bosses on my way back to office (carrying the guitar). She's quite a fervent Christian, as far as I know. As you might have expected, questions were asked and answers were given factually. And... i ventured in good faith in sounding her out for a room within the office (having religious meeting @ work might be quite sensitive; was told by a colleague to keep it 'low profile' if i were to hold it TWWJ within office premises). My big boss said "Uh...", nodded and smiled... well, not sure if wryly or thoughtfully. Now, come to think of it, a lot of things I've done did require some degree of 'extraordinary courage'? Muz have gotten it from Him!

So, do pray pray for provision, ya? A meeting room within office premises will certainly save time (precious time esp during lunch hour) and the hassle of bringing the guitar about.

The Lord taught me one lesson on trusting Him during the last session. I was quite concerned on the space constraints (i was told that the current place can sit three persons). Initially, it seemed that five persons would be coming for last wk's TWWJ!! Though i kinda exclaimed "Huh? How??" in my heart, i remember the oil in the widow's house - the poor widow Elijah ministered to. Miracluouly, the oil's supply seemed infinite though bottles after bottles were brought to contain it. The oil run out ONLY when their oil bottles have run out. I thought, hey, i shouldn't be too concerned about chairs and inadequate sitting capacity... After all, TWWJ is His meeting. He's the ChairPerson and will ensure there's enough seats.

True enough, while three of us turned up, there were four seats in the room, plus one more which the shop staff offered as an extra.

Talk about trusting! Ha... Keep us in prayers. Shalom!