(There is so much I want to write right now and my heart is
restless to let out and transform all these feelings into thoughts but I don’t
think I can.)
Another year is ending. This is what life is all about,
right? It is always a cycle of endings and new beginnings with inevitable
surprises.
Such is life.
Despite the madness of life, I am full of gratitude to the
Most High for this year. It was indeed a cliche roller-coaster ride. A lot has
happened that tested my will, faith, and perspective. As I mature, I realize
that challenges keep on coming – it is inevitable but it always coerces me to a
game face.
Who likes to be out of their comfort zone? Take me out of
the list. But I really appreciate that God pulled me out of my safe box to hone
me and make my faith grow stronger. For every unfortunate event that happened
to me, God made my heart more courageous and understanding.
I did not resent these unwanted events; instead I became thankful
– really thankful and grateful. True enough, we get tough if we are faced with
challenges. I can say I am braver now than I am before. I learned to trust God
in everything and see to it that everything happens for a reason which is
according to His will and purpose. I may have experienced hurt and betrayal,
highs and pains, but God used these polarized emotions to prepare me to face
all the injustices in life.
I appreciate that I had to burn to be able to shine, that I had
to experience pain to see that there is joy beyond suffering, that I had to
bear weight to strengthen my endurance, and that I had to be lost in order to
seek the right path to God.
There is so much to be grateful for and this New Year is all
about gratitude. I am so ready for new challenges because I know God will
uphold me and will never abandon me. He is with me through it all. All praises
and thanks to my gracious Father in Heaven for continuously changing my life
and especially for loving a wretched person like me.
I commit this year to my Heavenly Father and I hold dearly
to His promise.
John 16:33
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may
have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have
overcome the world."
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the
LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope
and a future.
Happy New Year! J
