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Monday, March 28, 2005
How sweet to hold a newborn baby
And feel the pride and joy he gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain days
Because Christ lives
I don't know why this stanza was “omitted on purpose” in the songsheet today. Perhaps there is some theological mistake in this stanza. I personally don’t think there is anything wrong with it. But I can guess which part is the “unacceptable” part. It’s not really a big deal. Brethrens are always weird anyway.
Nevertheless, it’s true that life is filled with uncertainties.
I used to take part in art competitions. My mum was crazy about it once, and she got me into the craze too. She brought me places, even as far as Johor and Malacca to take part in national level competitions. I remember how it felt like to wait for the results to be announced. There was always an air of uncertainty. Would I win? Would the judges take notice of my piece? Wouldl it be good enough? Would I have fared better if I had done my piece a little differently?
The air of uncertainty was present in swimming competitions too. I remember how it felt like to wait for the results to be posted up officially on the board. Did I really break the record? Who touched the wall first? Did I win, or did I lose by a whisker? What was my time? Was the official time accurate?
I guess I was trained early to bear uncertainties. I grew more and more confident as the years rolled by. I also became less and less afraid of uncertainties. I became less anxious about things that are yet to come, and became more receptive to whatever comes my way.
In mathematics, the subject of probability is a science of uncertainties. You use a set of theorems, accumulate data, and try to predict the most plausible outcome in an uncertain circumstance. You can calculate the degree of certainty for a particular occurrence by punching in the numbers on a calculator. The knowledge of uncertainties can help you to make intelligent, calculated risks.
The worst kind of uncertainty one can feel is when it involves laying down your cards. The kind of uncertainty you feel when you show the cards on your hand..... Excruciating.
And feel the pride and joy he gives
But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain days
Because Christ lives
I don't know why this stanza was “omitted on purpose” in the songsheet today. Perhaps there is some theological mistake in this stanza. I personally don’t think there is anything wrong with it. But I can guess which part is the “unacceptable” part. It’s not really a big deal. Brethrens are always weird anyway.
Nevertheless, it’s true that life is filled with uncertainties.
I used to take part in art competitions. My mum was crazy about it once, and she got me into the craze too. She brought me places, even as far as Johor and Malacca to take part in national level competitions. I remember how it felt like to wait for the results to be announced. There was always an air of uncertainty. Would I win? Would the judges take notice of my piece? Wouldl it be good enough? Would I have fared better if I had done my piece a little differently?
The air of uncertainty was present in swimming competitions too. I remember how it felt like to wait for the results to be posted up officially on the board. Did I really break the record? Who touched the wall first? Did I win, or did I lose by a whisker? What was my time? Was the official time accurate?
I guess I was trained early to bear uncertainties. I grew more and more confident as the years rolled by. I also became less and less afraid of uncertainties. I became less anxious about things that are yet to come, and became more receptive to whatever comes my way.
In mathematics, the subject of probability is a science of uncertainties. You use a set of theorems, accumulate data, and try to predict the most plausible outcome in an uncertain circumstance. You can calculate the degree of certainty for a particular occurrence by punching in the numbers on a calculator. The knowledge of uncertainties can help you to make intelligent, calculated risks.
The worst kind of uncertainty one can feel is when it involves laying down your cards. The kind of uncertainty you feel when you show the cards on your hand..... Excruciating.
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