SYF :))
I remember reading from imm's blog- "If there's anything i can rely on, it's His faithfulness." So true. :))
I was recently promoted into the performing team of my school’s (TKGS) string ensemble. I was really excited as the upcoming Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) competition was something I looked forward to since I’ve become a part of the team. Actually the promotion was really by His grace and favour; as I’d missed some of the practices during the December holidays last year, I did not get the audition piece when we were supposed to then. Instead of having the holidays to practice the piece, I was only given the piece when school re opened this year, and I only have 5 days to practice it. But praise Jesus, it was a miracle that I was promoted to the performing team. J
With the upcoming SYF looming closer with each passing day, the performing team had to run more auditions to select the cream of the crop for the SYF. During the first audition, I was confident and even enjoyed playing the piece in the presence of a teacher. However, I made a few mistakes. After that audition, I felt relieved that I had gotten it over and done with. It came to me as a shock when another teacher told me I had to go for a 2nd audition days later. Then, I was really nervous about being called back, and stumbled over my notes and could not play as well. But Daddy really showed me grace through this teacher. Not only did she work out the fingerings where i stumbled, she even told me to go home and practice. I felt really blessed. That night, I went for bible study and before the service, Pastor Prince said something about God will give you the things you desire, and I wrote in my notebook, “SYF IS MINE BY YOUR GRACE AND FAVOUR!”.
When I went back to school, I was once again called back for a 3rd audition as both teachers had different opinions. This time, it was the conductor of the string ensemble who was auditioning me. I really blew it. I got so nervous that I started to rush through my piece, totally not enjoying it. At the end, he explained that to have a balance orchestra, he had to cut some people out of the team. By then, I really lost hope. I gave up, settling for the fact that I’ll still get the SYF points though.
But praise Jesus for being so faithful. On March 21 2007, Wed, my teacher announced the people who will be taking part in the SYF competition. I really expected that my name would not be read out, but in an instance, I heard “Georgina Foo.”. I really thought I heard wrongly until my friend gave me an affirming pat and a smile. I was IN! I really wanted to cry there and then, as I was reminded by Jesus’ faithfulness. These brought back imges in my mind, when the times I told Jesus, “Jesus, I WANT to join SYF”,. I really believe He remembered and said, “Ok it is yours already J REALLY REALLY PRAISE JESUS! When I am faithless, I’ll lean on His faithfulness. He is forever faithful. I love you Jesus!
Daddy, i thank you for going through everyday with me. Upholding me when i fall and triumping with me in my everyday victories. You love me. :))
& HE ♥ her
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