Some words from my husband…
I’m so proud of my wife for attaining her Masters of Theological Studies degree today at Zion Fellowship.
I remembered she started this about two years ago when we were in Uganda. Never could we have imagined the day we would have the opportunity to go to the graduation ceremony in the States, a 4.5 hr drive from where we stay now in Canada.
Now I’m motivated to complete my Masters of Divinity.
Must finish strong.
Never in my life would I have imagined pursuing theological studies, getting married or becoming a mom.
But because of your unwavering persistence and steadfast love, you not only turned me into a wife and mother, but a pursuer of God with you.
In uncanny coincidence, on the very morning of my graduation from a Masters of Theological Studies, I received news that a project I’d ploughed through back as a doctor in Singapore to advocate for the healthcare of vulnerable migrant workers, finally came through.
After meeting with roadblock after roadblock, I had given up hope. I remember wondering if my work in my day job would have any significance in the light of eternity. After countless hours of interviews with injured migrants, I was heartbroken to think it could all go to waste.
You assured me it wouldn’t.
Many doubt-filled, faith-filled, tear-stained prayers later, with your hand over mine, God finally brought the project to fruition, as a key first step in advocating for their equitable care.
Today reminds me of the surrender our lives should be, without segregation between what is secular or sacred. It reminds me of my theology thesis on why our faith and work should be integrated in beautiful tapestry, since everything in life we do is unto God.
For all the times you sacrificed your time and surrendered your pursuits for me, I can’t thank you enough for giving me a glimpse of God’s love.
For all the times I struggled and fell short, thank you for reminding me that I’m still a work in progress, an unpolished vessel in His hands.
I graduate today on Zion Hill from a Masters of Theological Studies,
only because of God’s amazing grace,
and you.
Thank you.
“Brethren, I count myself not to have apprehended,
but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind,
and reaching forth into those things which are before,
I press toward the mark for the prize of
the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
– Phil 3:13-14