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Abraham is called by God (extracted from Wiki).

 

What lessons or insights would you like to convey to students in Vietnam, drawing from what you've learned through these images and your personal journey?

 

I want to express my gratitude for the support I receive when in need. Part of this fund was used to purchase books and a Bible box set (17 DVDs). One DVD that I have watched multiple times focuses on Abraham: a man of faith and righteousness. Here are some lessons I would like to share with the youth in Vietnam:

  • Follow Your Inner Voice-1: Your inner voice may carry messages from God. Abraham heard the voice of God, whom he did not know, yet he obeyed and left his beloved family for an uncertain new land. This resonates with Albert Einstein’s quote: “Subtle is the Lord, but He is not malicious.”
  • Positive Energy-2: Negative thoughts can radiate negative energy into your surroundings. Focus on the positive influences in your life and hold onto them.
  • Dream and Explore-3: For Vietnamese youth, it is crucial to dream big and seek new opportunities. This exploration allows you to realize your potential and contribute to your communities.
  • Choose Your Heroes Wisely-4: Just as God chose Abraham, choose heroes who inspire and guide you.
  • Learn from the Wise-5: Walking with wise individuals can help you grow and become more like them.
  • Open Your Mind-6: Just as a parachute opens to facilitate descent, keep your mind open for discovery throughout your life.
  • Foundation of Righteousness-7: Righteousness should be the foundation of any endeavor.

I draw inspiration from the book, No Dream is Too High: Life Lessons from a Man Who Walked on the Moon. Buzz Aldrin, the second person to land on the moon, discovered that believing in the possibility of achieving your goals, combined with hard work, can help you realize your “impossible” dreams. His message is clear: “No dream is too high.”

Finally, I want to take this opportunity to thank the Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching for their encouragement and support throughout my studies at Imperial College.

 

"At 7 years old, my grandmother taught me a 26-word prayer. I forgot it for decades but rediscovered it during my darkest hour in 2008. The Prayer That Changed Everything: "Dear God, help me to see what You see, to love what You love, and to do what You would have me do. Give me the courage to follow where You lead, even when I can't see the whole path. And help me to trust that Your plan is better than mine." The Story: 1978: Grandma Maye in Pretoria teaches 7-year-old Elon this simple prayer. 2008: Tesla goes bankrupt, SpaceX faces failure - I hear her voice again at 2 AM. The Shift: From trying to control everything to asking for guidance. The Results: Both companies turned around within 6 months. The Truth: Behind every "impossible" project—Tesla, SpaceX, the Mars mission—this prayer guides the decisions. Not market analysis or tech feasibility, but ancient wisdom from a woman who never learned to read. Bottom Line: Sometimes the most sophisticated strategy is the simplest prayer. Sometimes, 26 words from someone who loved you unconditionally contain more guidance than all the experts combined."