"End of 2008"

Finally, it's the end of the year 2008! Thank God and praise the Lord.

I just came home from watch night service in church to countdown to the year 2009. We were all sharing about what we were thankful for in the year 2008. And what am I thankful for?

I'm thankful for this CRAPPY year that has been filled with failures. Because of these failures, I have been consistently filled with encouragements by God. It is all thanks to this year that brought me closer to God.

I guess it is only when I am weak that I could grow closer to God. Because otherwise, I would always think that I can depend on myself.

Not only did I grow closer to God, but as I learned how His words could comfort me, I learned how to comfort others using His words. I have encouraged many people this year, and I aim to share more about God though my experiences.

This year was an extraordinary year for me, though it has been a crappy year. But even its crappiness was extraordinary. I've never had a year worse than this.

I have never bowled this badly in my whole life, and I have never been so tired in my life. Being in Republic Poly and having to train straight after school almost everyday has been draining the energy out of me. I always feel so dead and frustrated. But God's word was what kept me going.

Now going on to 2009, I believe that this year should be a better year for me, unless God has more obstacles for me to face. Whatever is thrown at me, I will face it. I know I have the Lord by my side, and I will be given peace in mind. I know that everything is going to be OK. I will do my best not to push the Lord out of my mind and think that I can lean on my own understanding.

It doesn't mean that I will be complacent though. I will always try my best in everything I do. But the results are not up to me to decide. The results will appear according to how the Lord wants it to be.