“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
Straits Times on 13th Sept 2010,published the full content of the interview that Mr Lee Kuan Yew had with New York Times recently.
Coincidentally, last Sunday’s Straits Times also featuring Miss Lee Wei Ling (his daughter)’s fortnightly column, sharing her experience treating a brain- retarded child.
My thoughts after reading these articles:
• No matter how strong we think we are, we cannot avoid trials, pains and sufferings at some points in our lives, directly or indirectly through our loved ones. It is how we go through them that counts.
• At some points in our lives too, we would not be able to comfort ourselves, one has to find strength and solace in our faith in God.
• Power of Meditation (e.g. through mantra), even those who do not believe in God,can have the soothing and calming effect.Tranquillity will overtake our restless minds, pressures and worries. The mantra he used, Ma-Ra-Na-Ta, means “Come to me Oh Lord Jesus” or “ Come, O Lord” appears only once in the NewTestament(1Corinthians16:2)
• There is a complete serene, no fear, no distress for those who found God even when they reached the end of their journey on earth as they know where are they going thereafter (Mr Lee mentioned Hon Sui Sen,ex-finance minister & wife of Ng Kok Song, chief investment officer of GIC who are both devoted Christians).
• You can’t choose how and when to leave this world. We are not in control over our destiny.
. Extraordinary efforts are required to put in if we desired to live well even our days are numbered and our physical conditions are against us.
•We have to face the reality that there is a limit to how far medical treatments can help. It’s better to let nature takes its course.
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