Goodbye 2004..

What has this year been for me? To write it out, Im sorry not only you cannot read finish, I cannot write finish too! So, putting in my skills of summary I drafted out what I want to thank God for in the thanksgiving note. And, I think by placing it in this entry, errr, It actually summarises much. Yupp.

(PS: Sis CC, are you talking about my fonts? Haha.. )

Thanksgiving Note

This year had been the most significant year for me, as a Christian. I made a commitment to start seeking God earnestly during youth camp last year. And indeed, as Jeremiah 29:13 says,

“You shall seek me and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart.”

I have found God! It wasn’t through a fire, wind or earthquake feeling, but rather a constant and earnest seeking that eventually drew me closer to Him. Oh, how I have changed- so much. Looking back at the life I used to live before I met and pursued Christ, I am quite amazed at how God fulfils His promise, in 2 Corinthians 5:17,

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new”

God has been faithful, and I thank Him! “He who began this great work in you will nurture and lead as He said He would do…” I thank God for this promise that He will never stop His great work in me, and someday; I will be perfect and complete in Him! It has been a year of growing, learning, testing, pruning, sanctifying, and it is really God who made who I am now, possible. 14 years of life, and I can confidently say that this year has been the most fulfilling and meaningful year! God brought me through tests that had been painful and tiring, but He is ever faithful to see me through. I realized that these trials actually help me to learn more about God, than I can ever get from just reading the bible. It has to be an experience of how God fulfill these promises He made that will cause us to remember for life. These trials made me trust God in times when “hell breaks loose”. Indeed, trials develop perseverance- in God. It is through them that I have learnt to wait for His deliverance. And I should say, these trials, though painful are one of God’s greatest blessings for me this year!

God has “pruned” me and purged me from many of my old ways-sins. It is also a wonderful blessing. Sanctification never comes easy. It caused me much misery and suffering. But when I saw how God took those filthy sins out of my life, I truly rejoiced and thank God. Nothing feels better than being a step closer to be Christ-like!

Of course, there were many other blessings. Count your blessings. But if I were to count them all, there wont be enough space! OH wells, I’ll end by thanking God for this wonderful and blessed year!

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I know its unlike me to be typing such a short note. But who ask the people to limit me to 200 words! Argh. Haha.. Oh wells. SO much to say, but so little space.

Some quite significant events that took place this year are

1. June Camp
2. Youth Camp
3. My 3 month trial
4. The pruning of "lying"

Okay. Can't really think of anymore. Errr, I'd add. IF I think of more, significant events that changed my life. Yupp.

Now, when Sis CC mentioned resolutions in her blog. I simply cant remember what my this year's resolutions are!! Hmm, I probably should keep a note somewhere. Ok, I thought of a few this morning while praying. Here goes:

1. To be waking up early every morning to start the day right with God - quiet time
2. To be reaching out to my family, relative and friends whenever there is a chance to- (the end is near!!!)
3. To stop lying to go to church!!
4. To help out in the household chores

OH, btw. The list is also exhaustive. Yeah. So I can add anytime..

Okay, for now thats it.. Errr, so short right? Haha.. OH wells.

We thank You God, for all of life!