It wasn't like a trip that I saw God in a grand pillar of clouds or hear him in the mighty rumble of thunder.

The trip to Korea from 19 - 26 July 09 was where I rested and found Him in the gentle whispers of the wind.

I came back with heightened discernment for God's voice, a conviction in my serving/calling, a brand new relationship with God and wisdom to on how to shop at Dongdaemun (the Orchard Road of Seoul).

Well, for the last part, let's just say, if I were to go back to Dongdaemun, I wouldn't be so stupid to go to the desolated, pasar malam side again. I can't believe I only discovered the bustling part of Dongdaemun at the last 10 minutes of my time there -.-"

Anyway, I was back to Korea for the second time (the first in 2007), this time, more eager and focused. It is my last year in university and I wanted to go there to pray for my life after graduation, my family, my friends..

This is the place where we have our conferences/seminars/worship sessions. When you're in a place packed with people, thirsty for God, you would just catch the wave and desire more and more of Him. Look at the number of raised hands. These people come from countries like Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and even Indonesia.

On the second day of the conference, our church was invited to lead worship for the thousands of people. I was on the first keyboard this time round! Ahhh. Exciting. As you see from the viewpoint of the piano I was playing on, you can see countless people in front of me.

God loved me so much that He gave me the opportunity to serve Him on piano in such a big conference. Piano playing isn't my forte and not my ultimate calling, but I know my Lord has blessed me with this extra ability to let me learn many lessons of faith as I serve Him with this instrument.

Oh this is the prayer hole I went to pray in. Not suitable for claustrophobics though. I actually fell asleep in there while praying! What the... I felt like the disciples who fell asleep while praying together with Jesus in Gethsemane!

But after a while, right after I woke up, more alert, God took away my guilt and spoke to me immediately about Mummy. Wow. The white-haired man on the left is Stephen Hah, the man who fronts All Nations Worship & Praise ministry. During this session, when Pastor Zhang Han Ye shared a short message, I teared when he said this particular line (I translate) - "There is a difference between believing in God and loving Him wholeheartedly".

Having realised how much I only knew God through beliefs (head) but have not loved Him totally(heart), I was liberated. I want to love my Lord! How?
He taught me how... He revealed to me John 21-15-18, where Jesus reinstated Peter :)

Ok, this is the 炒黏糕 I had at Dongdaemun during our last day of R&R in Seoul. Very yummy! The first time I had it in 2007 at a stall near Yoido Full Gospel church, it was quite bad but this stall cooked it very well!

That's the only highlight of Dongdaemun I experienced this time round. Sigh.

Well, let's just say this Korea trip is worth giving thanks even though I came back sick and nauseous. Meanwhile, no more KIMCHI! I've had enough of their preserved veggies! :P