Thanks for a wonderful year, dear! Looking forward to many more with you

I need a change. I’ve been battling this for a year. It’s definitely not a spur of the moment thing that I’m going through. Sigh* Prayers and advise are greatly welcomed & appreciated. Thanks!

P.S> Anyone wants to hire a PA?

Lord, if it’s Your Will, please open up doors.

UPDATE: Just got a call for an interview & Doulos replied! WooHoo! Lord, I need your direction

READ: Nehemiah 10:28-31

[They] entered into . . . an oath to walk in God’s Law, . . . and to observe and do all the commandments of the Lord our Lord. —Nehemiah 10:29

In 1722, Jonathan Edwards drew up a list of 70 resolutions, dedicating himself to live in harmony with God and others. The following resolutions give a picture of the serious purpose with which Edwards approached his relationship with God. He resolved:

• To do whatever is most to God’s glory.

• To do my duty, for the good of mankind in general.

• Never to do anything, which I should be afraid to do, if it were the last hour of my life.

• To study the Scriptures steadily, constantly, and frequently.

• To ask myself at the end of every day, week, month, and year if I could possibly have done better.

• Until I die, not to act as if I were my own, but entirely and altogether God’s.

In Nehemiah 10, God’s people made an oath, vowing to follow all the commands, laws, and regulations of the Lord. This oath was so serious that they were willing to accept the curse of God if they failed to keep these commands.

Our resolutions need not be so serious as that. But any resolution to follow God is not a casual promise. Rather, it is a solemn and serious declaration that—with the help of the Holy Spirit—we can renew every day. —Marvin Williams

Giving something that you needed more. Thanks dear! You’re the best

You’re so giving. That’s really following Christ’s example, who gave His one & only son.

Blessed New Year!

*Jess’ extremely delighted with her new ultra violet SE K770i mobile*

The last day of 2007 is finally here. And I’m sitting at my desk finishing up reports and reading through more reports. It sure is a memorable day :p

20 questions to help reflect the past year using 4 facets of prosperity:

1.Material prosperity

• Did you achieve your desired net worth?
  • no idea
• Did you achieve your desired income level?
  • never had a desired income since I’ve work in an NGO
• Have you built the habit of spending less than you earn?
  • Sometimes, but still room for improvement
• Have you been able to eliminate debt?
  • Yes! for 1 credit card. But still owe mum :p
• Have you built the habit of saving?
  • Not much except for the small sum that’s auto debited monthly
• Have your career progressed as you wanted to?
  • Nope, I had higher expectations
• Have you reduced your spending on some unnecessary expenses?
  • I think yes. Spent on more practical things this year

2. Spiritual prosperity

• Have you found your life mission?
  • still searching
• Did you feel fulfilled?
  • not all the time. Am working to be complete in Christ
• Could you honestly say that you are happy?
  • Yes, most of the time
• Have you built the necessary habits for spiritual growth? The habits here depend on your belief. They could be meditating or reading sacred texts, for example.
  • not as much as I want to. But having been reading more spiritual books this year & did BSF for 3 months :p

3. Physical prosperity

• Have you built the habit of exercising?
  • Yes, up till Sept. Then I quit gym cos of the expensive fees hope to start Aikido & going to the gym again in 2008
• Have you built the habit of consuming nutritious food?
  • Yes. Thanks to dearest who’s health conscious too
• Have you had good rest?
  • Not as much as I wanted. But am able to rest more on weekends
• Did you feel physically fit in doing your daily work?
  • Had more stamina when I went to the gym regularly. Feeling sluggish these days, it might be from my nature of work :p

4. Social prosperity

• Has your relationship with your spouse been as good as you wanted to?
  • He’s not my spouse yet but I’m really amazed at how much we’ve grown. PTL!
• Has your relationship with your family been as good as you wanted to?
  • Could be better with parents but am improving with sis-in-law & niece. I led the former to accept Christ recently. PTL again!
• Has your relationship with your friends been as good as you wanted to?
  • I think we’ve reached deeper level of closeness
• Did you make a lot of new friends?
  • Yes, from my partner’s side
• Did you get to know people from more diverse backgrounds?
  • Not as many as when I was in Aceh.

Here’s wishing everyone a blessed 2008! May next year top this one as you apply what you’ve learned and gone through in 2007. Wishing you much love & peace

He knows that unless we give Him the place of preeminence He deserves, we will be frustrated, empty people.

So true indeed.

Yes, one that is more personal & not just what I’ve been up to. An online journal is what I’d like to think of it.

Dearest friends,

You’re reading this because I trust you and believe that you will pray with me in my endeavors, just as I’d promise to do the same for you. Here’s to journaling!