the end of 2007

Today being the final day for 2007, let's reflect on the things which had happened throughout the year... As usual, a lot of ups and downs this year. This is normal, life is not a bed of roses.

First of all, thank God for sustaining me here till today with good health, not only myself but also my family members... Although father is always not feeling well, but God is healing him gradually. This year, God has blessed me financially. With this, I need not struggle with my basic needs.

Thank God for Pastor and Sister who have taken care of me. Although far from parents, I've obtained some parental love from them. Not forgetting that we also need a godly friend, God has brought to me Doreen, my housemate and toiletmate, who is a living testimony for the Lord, have greatly encourage me in my daily walk with the Lord and has been going thru many things together. Besides that, God has given me other people too like Suha and Wai Mei have been with me almost throughout the year. Will continue to trust God to send a person whom I'll spend my life with :).

Have not been doing well in work, not achieving the things which is to be expected in the beginning of the year. Travel opportunity also ceases... Feel very ashamed of myself, and I know that I'm not the kind of person who can take failures, might have fallen down and cannot come up again. Till this morning, I was still feeling very upset but through His word, I've learnt that failure is not the end. In Psalm 37:23-24, it is mentioned that "If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand". In another verse, Joshua 1:9, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go", it teaches me not to let failures discourage us. Praise the Lord!!!

More to learn as the years go by. I believe that God will grant me the grace and wisdom to go thru more challenges ahead :).