“The more we let God take us over, the more truly ourselves we become―because He made us. He invented us. He invented all the different people that you and I were intended to be. It is when I turn to Christ, when I give up myself to His personality, that I first begin to have a real personality of my own.” ―C.S. Lewis
New day.
New perspective.
New hope.
Another year has passed by, and looking back in my life and the journeys I had, I can not find the words how to really describe the topsy-turvy turn of events.
It has been beyond wonderful―more than I ever expected it will be.
I am, and I mean it from the bottom of my heart, blessed with so many things. Here, are some of the highlights of my 2013 experience:
- Got certified as Microsoft Technology Specialist to two Microsoft Dynamics Solutions
- Been blessed to be delegated as the new Music Ministry Leader at church
- Had traveled Puerto Galera with my family and loved ones
- Tried to join the list of writers to Christian website: "Whole Magazine"
- Joined the free course training in "Writer's Bureau" website
- Given the chance to be offered and enrolled as a student in a Creative Writing school: "Writer's Bureau", one of the best writing institutions in England
I know, it can't get any better but I will not stop thanking and praising my Lord Jesus Christ for all of the things He's been doing in my life.
I remember the times when melancholy hit me, and I even bother to make room for it in my heart. The feeling of sadness in the moment of stillness engulfed me.
Maybe, it was just a phase I had to go through. A path that needed to be walked on so I could get hurt, and learn at the same time, to be strong at the end of that road, and now I say, "It is worth it."
The struggles.
The pain.
The hurt.
All of it.
These are all worth it, it molded me into the person God wants me to become.
I am a working progress.
There is so much more to learn along the way, that is why this 2014, I want to make the most out of it.
I want to explore. I want to travel again (whether in and out of the country). I want my talent to be more of use for God's greater glory. I want to meet new people. I want to learn another language or two. I want to fall in love again. I want to be a blessing to others. I want to do things, I have never done before but I have learned to put all my dreams and desires into God's hands so I will not be disappointed―not anymore. HE never fails, and never will. It is just about a matter of faith.
Sometimes, we are tested in so many ways, we never could imagine. I solely believe that patience is just a test of our character.
In this life, there are things that are outside of our control. Sometimes bad things happen to us. Some of us have been hurt, abandoned, cheated, and left behind. Some of us have made mistakes and are now trying to cope with how we will allow the repercussions and the residual consequences affect the rest of our lives. Some of us are in the middle of a horrible and painful situations and feel so lost, confused, and depressed that we don't even understand how we got here, let alone how to get out.
Sounds familiar, right?
But we really can not help it.
What happens to us, happens also to everybody. We have the same common ground. We are real because we are broken. We are broken because we will be made whole.
And I am made whole in Christ (Colossians 2:10).
I have remembered the passage I once read,
"While I am busy looking up on the balloon, I have realized that there is an ice cream melting on my hand."
The main thing I learned? It is taking time to appreciate the things you have, instead of staring at the things you want. Although good things come to those who wait, I always believe that the best things come to those who are doing everything they can while they are waiting. God makes everything beautiful in His perfect time (Ecclesiastes 3:11). HE always does, and it is proven.
I am excited for what God has for me, and what this year will offer.
Whatever obstacle will be thrown my way, I will not let my faith falter.
Life goes on, and on, and on. As long as I keep improving myself, and keep trusting God with all the endeavors I will make, I know HE will work all things together for my good (Romans 8:28). I will not be moved and will not be shaken.
I am rest assured that I am in good hands.
I am, and will be forever grateful.
Indeed, thank you, Abba Father.
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