______taking the less-travelled road_______
When I have abundance, I tend to lose perspective of simple things in life
maybe the busyness of life had clouded my vision too...
there were two crisis that happened of late.
My beloved papa went to be with Jesus on 4Nov08
And one week prior to that, i fell and fractured my left foot and had to be casted for few weeks
It's been a long time since i had such a long period of idle time at home.
Coupled with my immobility, i had plenty of time to catch up on things that i missed doing..
afternoon naps, music, sermons, reflection, stock take on my relationship with God, stock take on 2008
2008 had been a great year despite all the pain. By God's grace i had grown, though at many times i still don't quite like myself much. i don't love enough, i am not patient enough, i failed too many times... I now understand what it means not to criticise myself. growing up is indeed a struggle and painful process....refined in hot fire. But its all good. I had told God i wanted to learn fast despite the pain. maybe i felt that i had lost much precious time wandering wondering in the wilderness before. The revealation of God's great love had caused me to change my heart. God knows how much tears i had shed during the times of trials....and i still want to stick to growing up fast. Haiz...and His grace is sufficient to guide me through.
Simplicity Humility and Contentment...some things i had been reminded to meditate on during my times of reflections
The wonders of God's creation.... the smell of rain, the smell of fresh crisp air, the white fluffy clouds, the feel of wind caressing my cheeks, the warmth of sunlight, the swaying trees, the beautiful rainbow, a child smiling, a baby chuckling, an extra piece of roast pork! the list goes on...
I indeed have adundance in Singapore compared to in Melb.....family, more friends, more money, more many things.. but... i became less grateful. Taking things for granted at times. Losing the simplicity of life. Losing perspective.
My desire for 2009 is to make Jesus my best friend.
maybe the busyness of life had clouded my vision too...
there were two crisis that happened of late.
My beloved papa went to be with Jesus on 4Nov08
And one week prior to that, i fell and fractured my left foot and had to be casted for few weeks
It's been a long time since i had such a long period of idle time at home.
Coupled with my immobility, i had plenty of time to catch up on things that i missed doing..
afternoon naps, music, sermons, reflection, stock take on my relationship with God, stock take on 2008
2008 had been a great year despite all the pain. By God's grace i had grown, though at many times i still don't quite like myself much. i don't love enough, i am not patient enough, i failed too many times... I now understand what it means not to criticise myself. growing up is indeed a struggle and painful process....refined in hot fire. But its all good. I had told God i wanted to learn fast despite the pain. maybe i felt that i had lost much precious time wandering wondering in the wilderness before. The revealation of God's great love had caused me to change my heart. God knows how much tears i had shed during the times of trials....and i still want to stick to growing up fast. Haiz...and His grace is sufficient to guide me through.
Simplicity Humility and Contentment...some things i had been reminded to meditate on during my times of reflections
The wonders of God's creation.... the smell of rain, the smell of fresh crisp air, the white fluffy clouds, the feel of wind caressing my cheeks, the warmth of sunlight, the swaying trees, the beautiful rainbow, a child smiling, a baby chuckling, an extra piece of roast pork! the list goes on...
I indeed have adundance in Singapore compared to in Melb.....family, more friends, more money, more many things.. but... i became less grateful. Taking things for granted at times. Losing the simplicity of life. Losing perspective.
My desire for 2009 is to make Jesus my best friend.
posted by Courageous Warrior @ 5:06 AM
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