2017 Reflections

I recalled past conversations when my older friends would often say, “Once your age hits 20, you will start realising how time passes quickly.” It is so true! Albeit a fast paced year, this year has a meaningful one, filled with breakthroughs that I am thankful for.

My Walk with God

“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.” – 2 Corinthians 3:18

I received this verse as a theme for this year. I had opportunities to revisit the basics of my Christian faith, understanding Jesus for all His worth, and learning to behold Him. I realized I was used to solving my problems with my own strength without truly depending on the Holy Spirit. I did not understand what it meant to yield / depend on my Father. I prayed and went through a humbling process, often admitting that I have no strengths in certain areas, but He has and will empower, so I fix my eyes and trust. I am thankful for this process helped me grow closer to Him.

Job Blessings

As I am working in a recruitment firm, our industry rides on how the job market fares. With a slow market, my colleagues and I have found it tougher than usual to close cases. It affects the commission we can take home every month. At the start of the year, I declared in faith while praying that I will close X amount of sales per month and obtain X amount of basic salary upon salary review in the end of this year. I am thankful as God answered the desires of my heart. The amount I hit for my sales (each month except 2)  was way beyond my expectations – beyond what I have asked for. Also, I received a salary increment at the end of the year. Upon reflection, I came to understand that the children of God does not ride on the current market that fluctuates; we ride on the economy of heaven that is ever prosperous.

Driving License
This was long overdue, but I finally got my driving license! The hardest part about this process was to overcome the fear of failure. I was so resigned to not passing in the first try due to previous experiences, that when my instructors told me I would, I could not believe / fear to believe. I knew I had a wrong mindset, but just could not shake it off. When I managed to get the license in 1 try, I was really happy about that. It was significant in breaking the previous episodes of failures I experienced previously.

Various Overseas Trips

Manila Mission Trip (Feb 2017)

Aonang, Thailand (May 2017)

Paris (Dec 2017)

Thank God for a fast paced, yet peaceful and fruitful year. With constant blessings pouring in the coming years, I hope I can be a good steward of what I have been given. I hope this year has been a great year for you as well. God bless! :)