I've been very slow on the blogging this semester. I greatly apologize. It's been one of those weeks. I had a very good family friend pass away this week, leaving behind a wife and three kids. It's so hard to see them go through this. I've been friends with the oldest daughter since we were toddlers and Julia's dad, Tim was like an uncle to me. He was such a charasmatic person and did so much for his family and the community. He will be greatly missed. I can only pray now for God to give strength and peace <3
I heard this beautiful song originally on Glee, but these past couple weeks I heard it again on youtube. It's called "Look to You" by the band, Selah. The main singer, Amy, gives a mini testimony of why the song is so inspirational for her. Even though the reason why SHE feels connected to the song and the reason why I feel connected to the song are completely different, it still is s significant reflection of how even though life can bring us pain, insecurity, uncertainty, and grief, God is the stronghold through it all.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Long time. No blog. A lot's been happenin'!
Wow. I'm back in blogging world. I've been meaning to blog for quite some time about serious and non-serious things alike but was either very busy or going through a lot where I felt I needed to be quiet with that was going on until I gained enough strength and courage to share my life's experiences with the world.
So much has been happening, it absolutely crazy.
I don't know how much detail I really want to get into but I really feel like I'm right at the point where God wants me to be right now. Vulnerable, unsure, and scared. For the longest while, I thought I had everything planned out. I thought I knew exactly who I was and thought I knew exactly what God was planning for my life. Well, I was ever so wrong. I never dreamed I'd be at this point right now.
It's not like being where I am right now is a bad thing. It's allowing me to really trust in God as to where to make the next big step and the next big step is surely to be a BIG one.
Right now I am:
1. In my last year of college with so far, great marks
2. Newly single for the first time in a while
3. Trying to give me life back to God again for the first time in a while
4. Looking at lots of options for possible work opportunities in the next year
This Thanksgiving weekend (Yes, it's Thanksgiving where I live in Canada!), I took alot of time to focus on what I was blessed with, which is alot. I used to be the type of person to go around with a "cane". You look at all the negative things in your life and you feel sorry for yourself. But that type of thinking and attitude only ends up crippling you internally even more. I thought to myself, I want to thank God for the wonderful great things I do have instead of focusing on what I'm lacking.
I thought of TEN things:
1. I have lots of friends. Some people ask, how is it that you have so MANY friends? Well, I don't honestly have an answer for that. I am simply blessed. My friends have gotten me through some of the roughest times. I don't know where I'd be without my friends.
2. I have a supportive family. I can talk to my family about anything. They are always there for me. Right now, I'm appreciating my parents more than ever. I am so blessed to have both parents and my brother in my life.
3. I have a roof over my head. I used to really take this one for grant, but after visiting Vancouver, I saw just how real and sad homelessness really is.
4. I am healthy. After watching one of my best childhood friend's dad die of cancer right now and seeing the hurt and pain which surrounds the family, I am so lucky to be alive and healthy.
5. I have been gifted with many talents and abilities. I want to use my talents to show people who Jesus is.
6. I have the opportunity to gain a university degree as a female. This is a rare opportunity in many countries.
7. I have freedom of opinion. In many places, people are killed for their beliefs and opinions if it does not match up to what the government wants. I am so lucky I can freely practice Christianity in my country.
8. I live in a safe place. So many people have to live each day in fear, wondering if the next day, their homes and family may be destroyed by war.
9. I have access to clean water and am able to afford nutritious food. This is more than a luxury in some countries.
10. I am blessed because Jesus made me perfect, there are no mistakes and I am designed according to His purpose =)
God has blessed me more than I can ever imagine and I know it does not end here =)
So much has been happening, it absolutely crazy.
I don't know how much detail I really want to get into but I really feel like I'm right at the point where God wants me to be right now. Vulnerable, unsure, and scared. For the longest while, I thought I had everything planned out. I thought I knew exactly who I was and thought I knew exactly what God was planning for my life. Well, I was ever so wrong. I never dreamed I'd be at this point right now.
It's not like being where I am right now is a bad thing. It's allowing me to really trust in God as to where to make the next big step and the next big step is surely to be a BIG one.
Right now I am:
1. In my last year of college with so far, great marks
2. Newly single for the first time in a while
3. Trying to give me life back to God again for the first time in a while
4. Looking at lots of options for possible work opportunities in the next year
This Thanksgiving weekend (Yes, it's Thanksgiving where I live in Canada!), I took alot of time to focus on what I was blessed with, which is alot. I used to be the type of person to go around with a "cane". You look at all the negative things in your life and you feel sorry for yourself. But that type of thinking and attitude only ends up crippling you internally even more. I thought to myself, I want to thank God for the wonderful great things I do have instead of focusing on what I'm lacking.
I thought of TEN things:
1. I have lots of friends. Some people ask, how is it that you have so MANY friends? Well, I don't honestly have an answer for that. I am simply blessed. My friends have gotten me through some of the roughest times. I don't know where I'd be without my friends.
2. I have a supportive family. I can talk to my family about anything. They are always there for me. Right now, I'm appreciating my parents more than ever. I am so blessed to have both parents and my brother in my life.
3. I have a roof over my head. I used to really take this one for grant, but after visiting Vancouver, I saw just how real and sad homelessness really is.
4. I am healthy. After watching one of my best childhood friend's dad die of cancer right now and seeing the hurt and pain which surrounds the family, I am so lucky to be alive and healthy.
5. I have been gifted with many talents and abilities. I want to use my talents to show people who Jesus is.
6. I have the opportunity to gain a university degree as a female. This is a rare opportunity in many countries.
7. I have freedom of opinion. In many places, people are killed for their beliefs and opinions if it does not match up to what the government wants. I am so lucky I can freely practice Christianity in my country.
8. I live in a safe place. So many people have to live each day in fear, wondering if the next day, their homes and family may be destroyed by war.
9. I have access to clean water and am able to afford nutritious food. This is more than a luxury in some countries.
10. I am blessed because Jesus made me perfect, there are no mistakes and I am designed according to His purpose =)
God has blessed me more than I can ever imagine and I know it does not end here =)
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