Yesterday, ND church formally appointed me to become their full time pastor and today I resigned from my current Senior Quantity Surveyor position.

Praise to the Lord that He is willing to use an unworthy person such as I to be His servant.

I thank God that my parents have been very supportive of this decision since I had the calling back when I was in year 10 (1992).

But I had 2 great concerns:-

1) whether my current family will support me or not &
2) how I should convey this message to my parents in law.

Thankfully, my family has been very supportive, esp Gigi who despite uncertainty in the change is still willing to take this step of faith with me.

In addition, thank God that on Saturday 5/6, I told Gigi's mom about our family's plan and all she said was whether our finance can support our family which I assured her God will provide. She didn't object or challenge our decision. 

Then on Sunday 20/6, it was fathers day in HK, so we called Gigi's dad. In our conversation, he asked me how I was going at work, then I told him our family's plan. Surprisingly, the only concern regarding finance he had was whether I could raise my kids to finish university studies, then he moved on to a seriously note, he solemnly said, "David, this vocation you have chosen is one way, there is no turning back, no matter what, don't fall, or else your life will be destroyed. Then he goes on to say, if you have seriously thought about this and you have the support of Gigi and have the conviction to carry out God's calling, then I will support you and pray for you."

After hearing that he will support my decision, I almost broke out in tears. I still vividly remember the night before my wedding 8 years ago, he said to me, that my priority in life must be to earn alot of money so I can give a good life to my wife and family. 8 years later he changed his tone and said although he knows that being a pastor will not make me rich (materialistically), but he said he knows I will have a joyous life which money cannot buy, and now he searches for that instead.

Now with my family, parents and parents in law supporting me (and of course my dear friends like you), all my burdens are taken care of by God, I can begin my new chapter in life.

However, I urge you to continue to pray for me and my family as there is plenty of challenges ahead, pray that I will serve Him humbly and with trembly fear till the end.

Thanks for your phone calls, sms, facebook message..... I am alright from last night's car accident.

Last night after having dinner with S, I took her back to college. On the way there I was hit by a 4WD from behind.

I was stationary at the junction of Old Prospect Rd trying to turn left into Cumberland Highway when a 4WD suddenly hit my car from behind. The impact was so large, my glasses fell off and I bit my tongue. Both S and I were so shocked.

I quickly hopped out of the car to see the extent of the damage and called honey. I asked S to take all the details of the "at fault" driver while I spoke to an independent witness (He was so nice, he stopped, offered help and even volunteered to be my independent witness).

It was quite dark to see the extent of the crash. I only knew it was quite bad. The 4WD had no dent at all. Thank God that he protected both S and I. I would feel so guilty if S was hurt.

From hindsight, I believe I could have avoided the accident, because had I been alone, I would have driven off, as the oncoming cars only began to accelerate from the traffic light, so I would have time to turn, but because I had a passenger on board, I was extra careful and stopped at the junction. 

Nevertheless, it proves one thing, no matter how careful we drive, we can never avoid other cars from hitting us.

Thank God that honey,  Hei Hei and Val weren't in the car. Thank God that both S and I were not hurt.

Again, thanks for all your concerns and care!

As for S, do you dare to be my passenger again? haha:)