Happy new year everyone!
Unlike past years, I forgot to write my reflections on the 31st and I'm going to intentionally forget to write my new year resolutions today as well.
Pastor's very right. When do we actually heed the resolutions we lay down at the beginning of the year? If we don't really follow them, there's no point in stating them because we're just wasting our time to think of somethings to put up so it looks like a good way to start the new year.
Since, I'm moving on to my eighteenth year this 2009, I shall break away from that pointless act and just use today's post, to sincerely show gratitude to God's faithfulness in my life in 2008.
ONE; He's led me to ACJC for my PAE and then JAE and gave me a very fun and exciting Orientation to JC life. I had my first taste of being in a Christian school, where the values were pointed to God, where i get to hear devotionals every morning with some speaking to me sometimes, where I felt comfortable knowing there are definitely like-minded people around me. He's enabled my transition from secondary school to be very smooth and easy. I would have thought the switch from a Chinese-medium school to an English-medium one would not be easy. But thank God, He helped me fit in seamlessly. =D
TWO; somewhere in late january? was the release of the O'level results. I was really blessed by God to have managed to get 7points for L1R5. On top of that, all either A1s or A2s! I still remember that when I first saw the slip, I saw the whole column of As and I just couldn't believe it for myself! PRAISE THE LORD! I know much of it were only attainable because of the moderation but still, it's God's hand at work!
THREE; I've never regretted the decision to join ACJC Choir. I think if not for my time spent with the choir, I would not have learnt alot from being in AC. haha..I thank God that He gave me a chance to learn about AC choir in early 2007 from Clement. I think that kinda sparked my interest at going to AC. There, I learnt alot about giving, singing to bless. There, I also found great friends as well as regained a childhood churchfriend. haha.
FOUR; Being among the leadership for RAYs has been a whole new experience for me. It's really forced me to step out of my own shell and really really take onus of the ministry along with the other leaders. Besides, since my cell is the group of younger uns', it was a good chance for me to get to know them better and mingle with them better. I guess the cooperation with Deeben also allowed me to interact with him more as well? haha. yep. Whoah, and planning for youth camp with Ben. That was a very very new thing for me! Settling accommodation, food, camp directions, programmes... Plus we met with the sudden turn of events when we were almost getting settled with the 1st campsite. There came the rush of finding a new location and stuff...It really taught me to depend alot on God and believe in Him despite the seemingly helpless situations.
FIVE; I thank God for the birth of my brother's daughter, Lui Hui En! =) She's also irresistably cute but can be pretty demanding at times too. haha.. I'm glad Adele and her are getting along well. It's such a joy to see the 2 of them play. With Adele being able to utter several words now, it's delightful to see how they interact with each other and with us as well. haha.. Oh and not to forget, because of them, Hi-5 songs are once again put into my head as they watch them everyday!
SIX; I've really been blessed with a good family relationships and friendships too. This year's church camp has unloaded a certain deception I faced and I'm not going to let myself return to feeling that shame anymore. As for friendships, I'm glad my long-time friends are still in touch with me and also for my current school friends. =D
Indeed, praise God for such a wonderfull and abundant year 2008. I look forward to 2009 where indeed, I will continue to shine for Christ, to live my life worthy of the gospel of God as learnt from youth camp this year. =) And I shall also seek to ACT JUSTLY, LOVE MERCY and WALK HUMBLY WITH GOD as with what Pastor shared during last nite's 009 Resolution sermon. =D
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