39 — A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF:
Ps Chung Lai Mei —
Ps Lai Mei joined the SJSM Zone Pastors team on 18 August 2020. She oversees 13 cells as the Zone Pastor for Zone 5. This includes providing pastoral care to her members from cradle to grave, e.g. organising wakes & funerals, post-bereavement care for grieving family members, counselling in marital and household conflict as well as mentoring, discipleship, and teaching. Although there is something different every day, she tries to share with us what a typical day in her life looks like. I usually start my day at 6am. After silencing my alarm, I get dressed for my regular exercise. Don’t be mistaken, I am far from athletic, but this is a forced habit that grew out of desperation for self-discipline to care for my body and seek God in the morning. Before leaving the house, I feed my two cats who would either be scratching at my bedroom door or meowing for their food.
Accompanying husband on official function
Once out of the house, I begin with either a slow jog or a brisk walk, which depends on whether or not my husband joins me. I jog if I am with him and walk if I am alone. I also listen to a contemplative devotional over my earphones as I do so. Upon hearing the sound of church bells ringing at the beginning of the devotional, a sense of peace and quiet comes over me. I have heard from God on numerous occasions through the thoughts that come from
