Diary : 31 Oct 2011

Today was supposed to be a "retreat day" of sorts to read, pray and take time off work.

But it didn't last past noon, before we know it calls from shipping agencies came in to inform us that our container has been diverted to Laem Chabang port near Pattaya instead of Bangkok due to the floods. And we had to rush all the paperwork to be sent to the agent to clear the cargo on time.

Should the container clear by this week, we should be able to receive the container in Phetchabun by next week, but we're praying that the extra fees wouldn't be too exorbitant. Thats the first thing.

Now the second thing.

With the retreat down the drain, I decided to go back to the drawing board to re-organise RADION for the year ahead. There are many NGOs out there that are doing an awesome job, but in pursuit of doing more, the slowly evolved from a faith based organisation to a secular one.

I guess for RADION, the core must always be Christ-centredness. And after 4 years of being on the helm, it apparent that if we do not make a deliberate attempt to make this so, we'll soon deviate from our actual purpose to reflect Christ.

The balancing act is not an easy one. On one hand ensuring that the gospel is presented in non-coercive ways (No one likes someone shoving his/her religion down another's throat) and the other hand to ensure that the organisation stays in-line; following God and loving his people.

Do keep me in prayer as the next 2 months will be critical in our vision setting for the next 4 years ahead.