Totally amazed and inspired to start anew.
That's what I can say to describe my Korea Trip.
It was so breathtaking I cannot think of any other scenarios I have been this amazed.
This is going to be a relatively long one. From the very start till the end.
It first started with hesitation and true displeasure.
I didn't know what to really expect before leaving for this trip. Whether it will be good or not, whether it will really change my life this time round.
To begin on a very bad note, we got our flight timings mixed up.
By 12 hours or so.
So we rushed and packed our bags in a span of an hour and rushed to the airport.
To think I was playing frisbee a few moments ago while I was on the plane.
Then lift off!! It was a lift off with mixed emotions.
However, what really kept me in the game was the words which Shiming said.
Go with a heart of expectancy.
So yeah I did, I wanted a new vision, I wanted a breakthrough from my life.
First touchdown was at 8am Korean Time.
I can really remember it, slight fear but a whole lot more Faith.
The first sight of Korea was already really breathtaking.
The snow was everywhere, though it was the worst storm in like a 100 years.
It was truly an amazing sight for me. I have never seen snow in my life.
I always wanted to feel it, touch it.
Then we went up the bus, the first experience of Shivering cold. Terrible terrible cold.
We reached the hotel by 12pm. Then came the first snowball to the head by my brother. Then my stomach started to rumble.
Next scare for the trip. WHAT ABOUT FOOD!!!
I have always resented Korean food cause of it's vegetable base.
However, the first meal was the utter best with the best Herbal Ginseng Chicken in town as suggested by a local. My spirit was lifted, I was ready for anything now.
The magical thing about the while trip was that we were rubbing shoulders with various pastors as well as leaders from different churches.
So came dinner, with lots of food, and a picture with Pastor Kong to top it all off. :)
Then was the trip to Myaeng-dong. The firs shopping district.
If you thought that orchard road was cool, you haven't seen nothing yet.
The streets were all paved with snow but nonetheless, it was still streaming with people!
The road-side shops with all them sugary treats were a delight.
However, it was a slight disappointment when we realized it was mainly for the ladies....
We reached back by 1030 and then the hard reality hit us. I have to wake up by 315.
The very first real spiritual encounter.
We rose by 315. Struggled our way through the toilet with only 4 hours of sleep.
Me and my brother were constantly joking around still.
Which was truly a joy to do so. Very Surprisingly so.
So came the time when we reached Yoido Full Gospel Church.
It was a building of magnificence. Truly miraculous.
That was the exterior.
However, when I went inside, I was blown away!
It was 4 in the morning but filled with spirit filled Christians all praying!
The hall was FULL! 8000 people stuffed it! Not even counting the overflow.
I didn't know where to begin, cause the building, the people, all gave me a sense of Faith, Purpose. It made it all seem that the impossible was truly very easy to accomplish, it was possible. The building and people was a testimony of victory!
Then I decided to gave in to Prayer. I started and went all in for it.
But at 430 one of the Pastors came out to pray and with a roar.
The whole hall SHOUTED CHEEYO CHEEYO CHEEYO!!!!
I have no idea what was that! But after that, they all rampaged in prayer!
I was shocked but it was a sight to really behold.
Was it the simple act of the prayer? Or did they really believe in something more?
One thing I was sure of, I really desperately wanted some of that.
Some of that Faith, some of that breakthrough.
Then it all seemed clear. That was the point for the year.
Passion, Purity, Prayer.
It seemed surreal, but it came down to the basics.
The vision and impact of the entire place was not cause of the fancy theatrics.
It was the simple mere basics which got them this far.
Then came the prayer mountain.
First step out was COLD! In fact, coldest I have ever been!
But I could tell, despite the freezing weather and seemingly aimless tour.
It was a place of spiritual saturation.
So I took some time, to pray for 2 things most dear to me.
My love for God. My love for Shiming.
Day 3. Was a struggle to arise from the bed. SO SO tired. But all the more worth it.
It started, once again, with the prayer meeting at 315.
However, what was more amazing was that the hall was filled even quicker than the day before.
What is in these people that makes them SO SO motivated!?!?
The weather is sub-zero but they brave it EVERYDAY just to come and pray.
This time round, I joined in the Cheeyo.
It felt good honestly, but what felt better was I felt a breakthrough coming.
The spiritual moments were utterly indescribable. Even personal to begin with.
However, I know one thing. I have fallen in love with prayer again.
The presence was so real. It wasn't one which made you tear or anything like that.
But it was one which made you KNOW that the prayer was answered.
Then was the MIDWEEK service! Why do they have it?
I have no idea. But still, the HALL WAS FULL TO THE BRIM!
Service had less prayer, alot less in fact. But it seemed very very simple and basic.
No fancy things with rolling lights. But very strong still.
I didn't know why. But I really enjoyed the service. Alot in fact. Maybe cause the presence was there. The spirit of God was there.
The next day was the last morning prayer meeting already.
I was honestly thinking to myself. Have I really gotten what I wanted?
Was I asking for too much. Was I too demanding to want for more?
However, it was simple and easy. It was given to me.
Everything that I prayed for, all the visions that I was all asking for were all answered.
It seemed all so simple. But after what YFGC has done, it can amount to something really magical and miraculous.
The rest of the trip was really great. Shopping and the new night market.
It's insane how the night market OPENS at 8pm all the way till 6 am.
How I wish there was something like that in Singapore and all.
So it was a real fun time.
All in all, what can I say about this trip?
I have gotten a whole lot more than what I initially bargained for.
I just wanted a vision, I was given a whole lot more. I was given my spirit back.
I felt so inspired and so motivated to do more.
I will do more, for the sake of the people.
It isn't about the numbers, it's really about the Glory of God himself.
I can do so much, but when it all boils down, it's about prayer.
It's about talking to God, speaking to him face to face daily.
Not just to ramble on and on about what you want, but to really really know him.
Also, I may not have expressed it really well.
But this trip was a great time for me and my brother.
As a support, as a great friend, he was really there.
I would say I have had a change of heart.
if the trip was all a waste, at least I can say that I've gotten closer to him.
It felt great when practically everyone asked if we were brothers.
I really enjoyed this trip with him.
If it wasn't for him, my year would be in possible shambles.
If you have yet to go to Korea? Please go, it is a trip of a lifetime!
CHEE YO!!!!
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