That Chunglee Style

I've learned that, as someone who is neurodivergent, I wasn't created to constantly survive in hustle mode. Living in a world that isn't built for our minds takes enough energy on its own. Why would I spend the rest of my life wearing my body and spirit down trying to prove my worth?

I've been doing it backwards for far too long.

Last year, I made a decision: I would stop forcing doors open and let God lead me instead. I chose to trust Him to turn my hobbies and passions into purpose—and purpose into provision. Because God has never stopped providing. He feeds me, clothes me, keeps a roof over my head, and faithfully guides every step I take.

So yes, I've chosen a softer life.

Not a lazy life. A faith-filled one.

After all, I am a daughter of the Most High King. A princess doesn't have to fight for a seat at the table her Father already prepared.

The world may try to pull you down. The enemy may send people who misunderstand you, speak falsely about you, envy your joy, or convince themselves you're the villain simply because your light reminds them of their darkness. Some people will watch your life more closely than they watch their own, then resent you for shining.

Don't wrestle with people. Rebuke the enemy.

When God places a calling on your life, opposition often follows because purpose threatens darkness. But you still say yes. Why? Because every act of obedience points another soul toward Heaven. And if Heaven ends up a little fuller because you chose faith over fear, wasn't it worth it?

God isn't calling us to become who the world says we should be. He's calling us to become who He says we already are.

Don't let this world convince you that you're unworthy. Your value was settled at the cross, not in the opinions of people.

The world may be crumbling around us, but that isn't God's doing. It's what happens when humanity chooses pride, hatred, and destruction over love. Even so, we don't answer darkness with darkness. We keep our hearts soft while the wicked harden theirs by their own choices.

So I'll keep choosing peace over pressure.

Faith over fear.

Purpose over performance.

And God's timing over the world's deadlines.

Because I've learned something the world could never teach me:

I don't have to make a way.

My Father already has.

— Amanda Chung🔏

They mastered the silent treatment,

and punished me for loving them.

They hurt me with a mouthful of,

"I love you."

It was the most heartbreaking experience,

teaching me that love is painful—

but love was never meant to hurt.

Don't judge people's outbursts.

Don't laugh at someone's meltdown in public.

What you mock has a way of finding you.

It's called reactive abuse,

and the world should learn about the people

who walk among us damaging souls.

They cause you to pull away.

They cause you to stop opening your heart,

because when you finally did,

they made you feel crazy.

They made you feel wrong for expressing your pain.

They called you dramatic.

They told you to get over it.

They dismissed the wounds

they themselves created.

So you tell yourself,

"Until God sends me humans who understand this,

I will learn to trust again."

And every time you try to remove yourself

from their presence,

they wrap guilt around your freedom

and place the blame back onto you.

But my God told me

He will handle them.

Every false reality they built

will be crushed.

Every hidden deed

will be brought into the light.

They will feel

the pain of every soul they have wounded.

For no one escapes truth.

And no one escapes

the wrath of God.

— Amanda Chung🔏

He knows those of us who take accountability for our actions, and He knows those of us who genuinely love others.

I used to think I wasn't good enough for God, so I stayed away. Then He showed me that He loves me no matter what. He sends people into our lives to lift us up and walk beside us as we heal. Sometimes, He even sends someone to help us out of nowhere. God is so good to us.

The people who harm us are not sent by God, so don't blame Him by asking, "Why did God allow bad things to happen to good people?" The truth is, God gave us free will. He is always there for us, and He helps those who call out to Him.

When we're in trouble, what do we do? We call for help. That's what we need to do with God. The enemy wants to convince us that no one is coming to save us, but that's a lie. God is always there. Call on Him, especially when you're tired of trying to carry everything on your own.

Matthew 11:28–30: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Jesus invites anyone who is tired or carrying heavy burdens to come to Him and find peace.

As a neurodivergent woman, I have been through a lot, and I sometimes struggle to stay focused on God in a world full of distractions. Bible journaling and Bible scrapbooking have helped me grow closer to Him. I enjoy sharing what I learn and what inspires me, in the hope that others might enjoy doing the same. My passion is Jesus, Writing, Psychology and bettering myself so I can love humanity properly.

— Amanda Chung🔏

This is one of the reasons I don't enjoy having conversations with everyone. Some people refuse to change, refuse to reflect, and refuse to acknowledge the toxic habits they carry. It makes no sense to pour your time and energy into someone who doesn't believe they need to grow. The truth is, if we continue surrounding ourselves with people who are stagnant, we risk becoming stagnant ourselves.

That's why I believe it's important to move forward with people who are committed to thinking, learning, and becoming better—not only for themselves but for the people around them. I genuinely pray for like-minded people to enter my life because people who have self-respect, humility, and a desire to grow are my kind of people.

I've outgrown friendships, and although it used to hurt, I eventually realized why. The conversations were empty. We would sit around talking about things life where I spend my days talking about meaningless things and that didn't challenge us, teach us anything new, or help us become better people. We were simply existing instead of growing.

I don't want to live a comfortable life where I spend my days talking about meaningless things and waiting to die. That's not the life I want. If I'm not learning, growing, or pursuing purpose, I begin to feel depressed. If I'm not following Jesus, I feel spiritually empty.

Jesus has taught me to be careful about the company I keep. Some people constantly seek your time, attention, and energy, yet they never pour anything meaningful back into your life. They drain you instead of strengthening you. When I began distancing myself from those relationships, I finally understood why I wasn't growing.

God's wisdom confirms this in Proverbs 13:20:

"Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm."

That verse reminds me of something psychology often points out as well: you become like the people you spend the most time with. Many people say you become like the five people you are closest to, which is why choosing your friends wisely is so important. If you're constantly around people whose habits, attitudes, or values you dislike, you'll often adopt those bad habits before you adopt the good ones.

That's probably why I don't choose to be around everyone. I'm intentional about protecting my mind because I want it focused on things that produce growth, wisdom, and purpose. The people we surround ourselves with influence the direction of our lives. For me, I'd rather walk with people who challenge me to become wiser, stronger, and closer to God than remain comfortable in conversations that never lead anywhere.

— Amanda Chung🔏

It makes a lot more sense when you realize we've spent a long time letting fools set the narrative. The loudest “confidence” isn't always the deepest wisdom. People respond from their wounds never their wisdom when they don’t align with the word of God.

A fool—especially one driven by pride or narcissism—can become so convinced of their own story that they sell self-interest as "helping others." And plenty of people buy it.

Discernment matters. Not everything that sounds good is good. Don't keep falling for the enemy's tricks. Wake up, seek wisdom, and let God lead instead of following the loudest voice in the room.

God warned us:

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves."— Matthew 7:15

"A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing their own opinions."

— Proverbs 18:2

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." — Proverbs 1:7

"Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end." — Proverbs 29:11

"Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm."

— Proverbs 13:20

Religion often keeps our eyes fixed on the flesh, while God calls us to see through the spirit. Maybe that's why so many strive to be good yet never become transformed—they polish the outside while neglecting the soul.

When we begin living from our spiritual selves, we align with God. We stop judging faces and start recognizing hearts. We no longer see people merely by their appearance; we see the condition of their souls. Beauty that lives only in the mirror fades, but beauty rooted in the spirit cannot be counterfeited. God's chosen will recognize the difference.

But don't be surprised if demons sit in church pews too. Not everyone who speaks God's name knows His heart. Some have mastered the art of manipulation, dressed in scripture and wrapped in smiles. That's why discernment is a gift you cannot afford to neglect.

If your morals aren't anchored, you'll excuse what should be confronted, overlook what should be questioned, and let everything slide until it becomes the very thing that wounds you. Guard your spirit more than your eyes, for not everything that looks holy carries heaven's light.

Don’t be an enabler for the wicked it means you are against God! 🙏🏽

— Amanda Chung🔏

Life is a lesson, and we’re meant to grow from it. Never choose to become bitter because of life’s challenges.

A positive mindset doesn’t ignore the flaws we see. Instead, we acknowledge them while choosing to focus on the good in all things. We let go of what no longer serves us as we continue growing into better versions of ourselves.

Choosing to see the good in all things isn’t naive—it’s what having faith in Jesus calls us to do.

"You will be hated by many because of My name." Those words of Jesus were never meant to discourage us—they were meant to prepare us. Following God has never been the popular path. It is the narrow road, the one that often requires courage, faith, and unwavering trust.

Many are called to Him, yet only a few choose to answer with their whole hearts. The difference isn't found in perfection or status; it's found in the willingness to build a relationship with God every single day. Through prayer, gratitude, quiet conversations with Him, and time spent in His Word, our faith grows deeper. What begins as a simple belief becomes an unshakable foundation.

God's love is unlike any love we will ever experience. It is not based on our achievements, our failures, or our ability to earn it. It is constant, unconditional, and everlasting. Even the deepest human love has limits because we are imperfect. God's love does not. It meets us in our weakest moments, restores us when we feel broken, and reminds us that we have always been worthy of His grace.

Those who choose to live differently will often be misunderstood. They may be mocked for their convictions, laughed at for their faith, or rejected because they refuse to follow the crowd. But what others mistake for weakness is actually strength. Faith gives us the courage to keep walking when the road feels lonely because we know God is already making a way before we can see it.

Sometimes we spend years chasing a dream without realizing who planted it in our hearts. That spark that refuses to fade, the vision that keeps calling your name, the determination that rises after every setback—those gifts are not accidents. God often places purpose inside us long before we recognize His hand at work. He quietly shapes our character while preparing us for opportunities we never imagined.

Growth is not about becoming better than someone else. It is about becoming better than the person you were yesterday. God's purpose is never rooted in comparison; it is rooted in transformation. Every lesson, every trial, and every victory is shaping you into the person He created you to be.

And the beautiful thing about purpose is that it never ends with you. Your obedience becomes someone else's encouragement. Your perseverance becomes someone else's hope. Your testimony becomes proof that God still opens doors, still heals hearts, still restores dreams, and still changes lives.

So keep praying. Keep believing. Keep trusting when the answers seem delayed. Keep becoming the person God is calling you to be. Continue chasing what He has placed on your heart, not for recognition, but because He is leading the way.

When God is the author of your dream, every chapter has meaning. Every delay has purpose. Every setback carries a lesson. And in His perfect timing, what once seemed impossible will unfold exactly as He intended.

Walk boldly. Love deeply. Trust completely. The One who planted the dream within you is faithful enough to bring it to life.

— Amanda Chung 🔏

For much of my life, I never felt chosen by anyone. Everything changed when I realized that Jesus chose me. That truth became enough. I may be nobody in the eyes of the world, but I am somebody to Jesus. He gave His life for me, and I have never experienced a love greater than His.

I am thankful that my mom dedicated me to Jesus when I was just three months old. She trusted that I was in the safest hands, and I am grateful for the foundation of faith she gave me.

Growing up, I often felt like I was the problem. I was blamed for things, stayed quiet, and accepted burdens that were never mine to carry. Over time, God showed me that not everything people place on me is the truth. There are people who project their own anger, insecurity, brokenness, and sinful struggles onto others instead of confronting their own hearts. I decided I didn't want to live that way. I want to be honest before God, willing to grow, and free from the weight of pretending.

The Bible reminds us to bring everything to God. We are called to confess our sins to Him, seek His forgiveness, and make things right with those we have hurt. Healing begins where humility and accountability meet. When people refuse to take responsibility for their actions, it can leave deep wounds, but we cannot control another person's heart.

One of the greatest lessons God has taught me is that forgiveness is for our own freedom. Forgiving someone does not mean excusing what they did or allowing them back into our lives. Forgiveness does not always require reconciliation. Instead, it releases our hearts from bitterness and allows God's peace to take its place. We cannot make others self-reflect, but we can choose who we allow into our lives and continue walking in the freedom Christ offers.

No matter what others think of you, remember this: you are important to God. His opinion is the one that matters most. Choosing Jesus is choosing life, hope, peace, and the salvation of your soul.

— Amanda Chung🔏

Scripture References

"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit." — John 15:16 (NIV)

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." — 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." — 1 John 1:9 (NIV)

"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there... First go and be reconciled to them." — Matthew 5:23–24 (NIV)

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." — Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)

"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." — Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)

The people who have been abused, manipulated, or made to feel guilty for speaking the truth deserve to be heard—not shamed into silence.

The real question isn't why truth offends people. It's why some hearts become angry when truth is spoken.

A spiritual awakening doesn't begin when the ego feels validated. It begins when the ego is surrendered, trauma stops driving our reactions, and we have the courage to examine our own heart posture. That's where growth starts.

— Amanda Chung🔏

I don't make a habit of discussing people's lives. The only time I ever responded was when someone came to me gossiping about me, and I'd simply point out the hypocrisy.

I've never had a problem saying something to someone's face, so if I've got something to say, you won't have to hear it secondhand.

Maybe question the credibility of the narcissistic messengers instead of taking their word as gospel. The ones who know they lied won't confront me—they'd rather let the rumor do the work.

Believe whoever you want, though. Some people stay bitter when they realize they couldn't break you. 💋

— Amanda Chung🔏