Yes, new phase of life, new goals, new blogskin! This sem has been a roller coaster ride for me but I thank God for his protection, guidance and peace the last few months=)
First of...Ha..I'm 21! Thank God for choosing me, accompanying me, overseeing me, disciplining me, moulding me, growing me and blessing me the past 21 yrs and I believe He'll continue to do that for the years to come. Secondly, thank God for the trebuchet competition, although we came in fourth, it's a great experience still. Thirdly, thank God for my successful application for the exchange program. I'm going to Finland! It is a country that I really want to visit, hmm... I guessed I'm partly influenced by my mum because she kept saying that the pioneers who started zion (her previous church) are finnish missionaries. N..yes! I'm already looking out for the church there..hehe. Lastly, thank God for my internship. He has opened doors and opportunities for me which are better than what I expect or could imagine. Cheerios!!! for my dear heavenly daddy...He'll always be there for us=0)
Apart from the many blessings, I also experienced moments of sadness and helplessness. 1 month ago, my uncle (mum's side) suddenly passed away. It was a shock to the family because he was usually very fit and was still young , and just last year, around the same month, my cousin passed away. So it was a double shock. Then 2 days ago, I heard from my friend that one of our first 3 months JC classmate got into a motor accident and passed away. Although I don't know him well, we were classmates once and it saddens me to know of his death. Indeed, life is so unpredictable. I am a complete stranger and have no relations with most people in this world, but it breaks my heart to know that they are living life aimlessly, seeking for their purpose and motive in society, and whats worst...to die without knowing the true God. I thank God for this burden to know that mission is His heartbeat, and I would want to obey it by being a part of His mission work.
"Dear heavenly daddy, my heart overflows with gratitude for the many miracles and blessings You've done in my life. But I want to thank you now for the greatest miracle of all- my eternal salvation. Lord, continue to empower me, anoit me, guide me and use me for your kingdom's purpose. I want to be your light that shines so that people will know that I'm your disciple and to glorify your name. The flame that is burning within me is strong, but I'm weak and I know that I can do nothing without You. I need You Father and I commit everything into Your mighty hands. In Jesus's name, Amen."
