Stepped down as Caregroup Leader

I made a decision to step down as Caregroup(CG) leader while I was on ministry break last July. In fact, I already had the intention to step down when I asked for ministry break. But I hadn't found a successor to my CG yet and I wanted to cushion my announcement with a break. This was just in case I hadn't heard from God clearly about exiting this ministry and also to ensure a smooth transition in handing over. One thing I was certain of was that my desire for this ministry was waning and I began to start feeling weary at the start of the year.

I wasn't sure why I felt that way. I just wanted to focus on my family in this season. It seemed to me that my season was changing, so that was why I felt my passion shifting. It was weird because I really loved ministry work and I loved to be a blessing in ministry. Anyway I decided to trust my desires because bible said that such desires were placed there by the Lord. But it wasn't easy making that change. Ministry work has been something I was involved in for the past three years and it was tough to lay it down. Besides, the issue of a successor hasn't been resolved yet so I couldn't see how I could go off.

Anyway I trusted the Lord to provide the successor since He was the One who told me to lay it down. The process of handing over took longer than I expected but eventually God provided another leader to take over my CG so I could step down. He is faithful. Many times there were bottlenecks and roadblocks to this process but God made the paths straight. And so, I finally handed over the baton to the new leader on 13 Feb which was my official stepdown date. Our family continued to attend the CG meetings even though I stepped down because we still needed the fellowship. But with the passing over the baton, a season in ministry has ended and I have closed this chapter. A new season, a new beginning awaits me.

Well, one could be very excited about the new season yet at the same time feeling uncertain. After all I was out of my comfort zone and I really didn't know what to expect. But one thing I know is that God's plan is to prosper me and not to harm me, to give me a hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). In fact, I came across this verse countless times since July 2014. It was as if God knew I would feel jittery so He assured me many times with this verse. I closed my previous chapter, the door behind me without seeing the door ahead open.

But I know that God must have already accomplished the work He wanted to do in my last season for Him to come and tell me to let it go and move on. He must have already laid out new assignments for me. Indeed the new things started to unfold after I handed over the baton. They are still being revealed even as I write. One of the new assignments was to compile the ministry experiences I have accumulated over the past years into topical sharings.

And so I did and completed my first book on healing and deliverance. It was written in a short time because I have been faithfully journaling all this while. I really thank God for putting my journals to good use, this also showed that my steps are guided by the Lord. I intended to share this book on my blog free of charge so that it can benefit many. This will be the first of many topical sharing in the days and weeks to come. I am sure that my sharing will be able to bless many. So do enjoy reading and I appreciate any feedback!

[After note: Due to certain copyright issues, I decided to convert this book into an e-book to be sold at USD1.99 in http://www.lulu.com/shop/avin-lee-mui-choo/flowing-in-the-spirit-in-healing-and-deliverance/ebook/product-22111858.html]

A tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew

Our founding father, Mr Lee Kuan Yew passed away today after being critically ill since 5 Feb. When his condition took a turn for the worse, many Singaporeans wrote well wishes to Mr Lee, hoping that he would recover soon. Many of us wished that at least he could live to see Singapore celebrate our 50 years of nation building. This is not an ordinary year. It is our Jubilee year, supposedly a year of celebrations. 

But I guess he was really tired and after all, he fought the good fight and finished his race. He completed his life's work which was Singapore. This nation was his baby. God knows how much he has sacrificed for this country. And how supportive his wife and children had been. 

Ever since his wife, his soul mate passed on in 2010, his health has been deteriorating. I think he missed her so much. Yes he did say he would be strong and stay alive for as long as Singapore needs him. But I guess it has become much lonelier for him as the years passed. Just thinking about how he made it through those four years and how he could still hold out for so long is already so amazing. 

But I believe he came to a point when he realised that his part for Singapore was over. He has put in place a new generation of leaders, culture, systems and policies. He has passed on the baton to the next generation. He has truly left behind a legacy. There has never been a man like him and there will be no other man like him. If there was no Mr Lee Kuan Yew, there could be no Singapore. 

Though I do not belong to the pioneer generation, I am aware of his contribution to our country. I knew of the perils our nation went through in the early years of independence and how easy it was to give up.  We literally started from scratch and opposition was everywhere. There was a time when people said we couldn't make it but we survived.

After that we thrived and we prospered. We made significant progress in our nation. The majority of the credit should go to Mr Lee for transforming us into a first world, economically stable and prosperous country. As a result Singapore will forever be indebted to Mr Lee and his family. Mr Lee was such an inspiration to our country. He was someone who not only began well but finished well. He must have no regrets about his life as he looked back. 

Mr Lee, you will always live in our loving memories and we will never forget you! May your future generations be always blessed! May peace and comfort be upon your family and Singapore as our nation mourns your passing!