Next organized a hotpot dinner meeting together with Cecelia, me, and Caleb.
My opinion of Shenzhen is a big city where young Chinese people go to become engrossed and enthralled in their career. Before the food arrived I read from Psalm 19. I wanted to remind Next and Cecelia it is God’s Word that revives our soul, makes us wise, and gives light to our eyes. God’s Word is more precious than gold and sweeter than honey.
Cecelia asked Next, “How do you feel about your faith after being a Christian for two years?” Cecelia was there on the day Next was baptized.
Next answered, “Sometimes I feel close to God, but sometimes I feel far away from God. Recently I have been working and trying to take tests to become a lawyer. So I don’t have time for Bible study and I feel far away from God.” Next travels about once a month with his company to many different cities in China. He says Hangzhou is the best city for him and wants to move back here as a lawyer. After all it is close to Wenzhou his home.
Cecelia says she has not studied the Bible since ZUST college days. There is still hope, however. The human resources manager in her company is a Christian. For Cecelia, Shenzhen is close to home.
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Thanks for visiting Next and Cecelia. I have been thinking of them, especially that rascal Cecelia. With her I feel like when you briefly lose sight of a kid in Wal-Mart, and when you find them again you are torn between love and anger. Anyway, love and hope win out. His will be done. Thanks for the encouragement for them. They need it.
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It is great how Cecelia asked Next and they were able to share their experiences, hopefully they can encourage each other as well...
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