I can't believe 2007 is nearly over.
It's 12.52pm now, as I type this.
12.53pm now.
And it wasn't long ago that 2007 started.
Looking back, I can only say that it's the grace of God that has seen me through this year, despite the fact that this year has it's share of trials and testing. Indeed it is true that the Lord's grace is sufficient!
I've said many times before, but I'll say it again: 2007 has been the rockiest but I would say the most satisfying year of my life.
I remember the numerous things I went through: integration to RGS and IGNYTE, having problems making friends in IGNYTE, rushed preparation for piano, bad results in MYAs, family stuff, my dad was hospitalised, personal struggles with emotions and temptations, moments of self-glory, moments of disapointment, moments of inadequacy, moments of weakness and hurt, moments of disbelief in the power of God. I'm sure there's much more.
But that's what I can remember.
Those were the bad stuff.
But this year has also been a year of: developing and growing in my walk with God, starting daily TAWG, forging friendships in IGNYTE within and out of buzz group, consciously living as a testimony for God, learning to let go of the things I've once held in high regard and surrender to God, and for the first time trusting in God's perfect plan.
I've come to understand and believe strongly in the word from Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love HIm, who have been called according to His purpose."
I can say for sure that God IS faithful and He has the BEST plan for each and every person!
I think in this year, my greatest blessings have been: God Himself! , Deborah Tang ((: , Sis Kassey & buzz group, GB & levites, 111, amazing results (I mean, relative to the effort xP) despite little effort, tremendous tremendous spiritual growth and much much more!
The significant events were (in order): orientation, MISSION MANDATE (debtang!), water baptism, piano exam, Sis Kassey leaving, MYAs, HOKKAIDO TRIP (: , played out, dad was sick, Sis Kassey returning, SP class, camp, Lombok trip.
I'm sure I missed out stuff!
(And I'm at a loss for words, heh.)
ANYWAY.
2007 has been a fantastic year. Rocky, more ups and downs than ever before, but the greatest, most exciting year in my entire life.
And I look forward to more in the coming year!
For 2008, (let me write this before it comes...)
I hope to:
1. draw closer to God. I tried listing out everything this meant, but, er, that was a bit too much to list, heh.
2. become and SP if that's God's timing.
3. become humble. I have to 'remove all my self-reliances' and trust in God. And give Him all the glory (I'm sorry I sound funny... Shows make me speak funny for a while!)
4. grow in compassion for the people around me. This is something I really need to work on- to be an outward looking person.
5. make God the centre of my life, not a 'sidekick'. To put God as the very very first, which is something I have been unable to do in this year of 2007.
There's a lot more I would have wanted to say, but I need to, er, sleep now, at 9.56pm, after my TAWG.
On an ending note...
I really really thank God for this fantastic year of 2007.
And I believe that in 2008, even with so many people telling me that it's not going to be an easy year, God WILL bring me to a new level in my walk with Him. And not only will I grow myself, but (especially in my buzz group) that I will use what God has given me to grow others. To be the 'Benavon' of my 2007. To be a good role model for the sec 1s'08!
Wow, exciting.
I'll miss 2007 a great deal, but I'm sure that God has better plans for me in 2008.
And I'll remember the 2 words Sis Kassey left me:
Faith, and courage for the year of 2008 (:
hold me now at 9:11 AM
