From September last year to May this year, I have completed my first year of full-time online studies in BSSM. Initially, my intention was purely to equip myself with knowledge and broaden my perspective to be a vessel of God's use in the coming days of revival. Little did I know, God truly revealed His attributes to me, building up my life, reminding me of areas where I need growth and breakthrough, and affirming my identity in His kingdom, giving me a mission and empowerment.

I remember the person I was before starting this journey, involved in ministries that had significant scale and prominent impact, influencing many people. However, my own life and relationship with God were not as healthy as they should have been.

Firstly, I have always been a very independent person, relying on my own abilities. I believed that success depended on my own capabilities and attention to detail, and that only then would there be rewards. I took pride in the quality of my work and had a strong sense of responsibility. However, this also meant that I often experienced immense pressure and despair. I didn't know how to trust and rely on God, and prayer seemed to have little effect. I always felt that I had to rely on my own efforts. But He changed me.

During the short-term mission in mid-March, I was constantly encouraged by my team fellows to study on campus and fully immerse myself in campus community life for a year, completely transformed by God's touch. One particular sister from Australia challenged me by asking what fears lay deep inside me. At that moment, I responded with the rationality of a Hong Kong person: "I should save at least two years' worth of emergency funds", "Letting go of family is considered irresponsible and unfilial in Chinese culture," "Hong Kong people are different from people around the world; they have to use their lifetime savings to buy property", and "I should wait until I achieve financial independence before responding to God".

She didn't directly respond but asked me a question: "Who is truly the master of your life?" At that moment, I was rendered speechless because deep down, I knew the real answer, and I realised I lacked the courage to fully rely on God.

Many others also challenged me. Countless interesting responses provided by me: "My current ministry in the workplace is impressive; others can't do it, so I should continue to invest in it", "Perhaps in the future, there will be restrictions on religious environments in Hong Kong, and workplace evangelism can conceal my identity and do greater gospel work"... 

While leaving the airport in Redding, California, God revealed His covenant rainbow (the cover photo of this webpage), and I couldn't help but cry. Back in Hong Kong, one morning, I was watching to a sermon video that spoke directly to my heart. (This continued for several days through multiple sermons.) I cried again.

Lord! I am now so close to the destiny You have planned for me in eternity. However, I am in the prime of my youth, my career has just begun, and my future looks promising. Should I give up everything to study? Am I courageous, capable and willing enough to rely completely on You and live by faith? My family has not yet accepted Christ, and my grandmother is growing older. How should I handle leaving them? I still have debts from last year's car accident, and I don't have enough money. How can I respond to Your call?

I keep crying, crying incessantly.

In the coming year, I will actively engage in school community life, growing and pursuing the Lord alongside revivalist schoolmates from around the world. I desire for my life to be moulded and influenced even more. I long to discover the next stage of my destiny, actively participate in the work of the end-time revival, and find the place where God wants me to serve and devote myself. I also yearn to find the key partners who will walk with me according to God's plan, entering into a covenant relationship of mutual support as we advance into our destinies.

One of the things I plan to do in the coming year is to create a series of YouTube videos titled "Heroes of the Kingdom". I hope to engage young Chinese believers in a light-hearted and dynamic manner by sharing stories of great revivalists throughout church history that I am most familiar with. I want more people to know that those who desire to know Him can witness His manifest presence. When ordinary people encounter an extraordinary God, they can become extraordinary themselves and change the world! What has happened in history can happen again, and even greater things can occur!

After graduating from university, I worked for a year. In November 2022, on a stormy night during a typhoon, I went alone to the a sports field near my home to worship. During the worship, I reaffirmed the call I had previously responded to and fasted for five days as a sign of dedication.

In the first half of 2023, I continuously prayed for guidance in selecting a seminary school. Finally, in September, I began my first year of full-time study in the BSSM Online programme. In May of the same year, along with a large group of young people from mainland China and Hong Kong, I responded to the call once again, dedicating myself to the kingdom of God, aspiring to contribute to the revival of Greater China and the Asia region.

In May 2023, I attended a global evangelistic strategy gathering, Leadership Conference, organised by Alpha in London. I was praying, seeking God's guidance on where to receive further equipping. It was there that I met a brother from Hong Kong who had newly embraced Christianity but exhibited an exceptional level of maturity in his faith. After getting to know him, I discovered that he was studying at BSSM and had recently participated in a short-term mission trip in Kenya, Africa in March, where he prayed for a blind person. Through his prayer, God miraculously healed the blind person's eyes and restored his sight. I was deeply moved by this miracle and his life, and I began to explore more about BSSM. After praying and understanding the mission of the school, I made the decision to enroll last year.

3. May my life in the coming year be relaxed so that I can fully devoted to experiencing God and personal growth.

• In the past year, I had to manage full-time online courses after working full-time during the day while also juggling different ministries. The multitude of responsibilities and the desire to accomplish various tasks have made it incredibly challenging and exhausting. Studying in person provides me with the opportunity to forgo the burden of full-time work and allows me to prioritise my health, maintain consistency, and fully concentrate on my studies.

• As an M-1 student visa holder, I cannot work in US, and livelihood becomes an issue. May the Lord provide enough support for my study life through offerings.

• May I be able to focus on my studies without other worries or responsibilities.