(albeit belated but better late than never...) HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY, HAVE A VERY BLESSED 2010!

"trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight." (proverbs 3:5-6)
not the most uncommonly mentioned verse, but sometimes we take it at face value. trusting ALWAYS isn't easy all the time; we tend to listen to our own minds rather than be led by the Spirit and act in accordance to His will 'cause it's in our nature; we may not be seeking God FIRST once there're so many other distractions...but if we do what the verse states, if we do place focus on our big God, then He promises to make our paths straight. I think it's a noble promise, but He never breaks any He makes (1 corinthians 1:20, my favourite verse, haha! hint hint. write it on my birthday card. ;)), nev'r ev'r!

pretty excited about the new year. new chapter, new journey, brand new environment (new school, new ministry, new friends). new habits. new challenges. exciting much! :) usually, I talk about what I thank God for in the past year here, but this year I decided I'll keep things more personal. in fact, His blessings are countless, I'm unable to keep track - even tho' I tried my best. do journalling, guys! I think it reminds me of His faithfulness as I flip thru' it whenever I'm free to pick it up. I'm just really grateful for the ups and downs. YPM camp concluded my 2009 very well - if life could be a story. "give thanks continually", "in all circumstances", good or bad, give thanks!; surrender; be transformed. from the inside out. that's it. God didn't make me go thru' a rough year for nothing. you'll definitely agree going thru' trials and tribulations; suffering; confusion; hopelessness; helplessness; hurt; emotional turmoil; conflicts and whatnot all brings you closer to the Lord - because you learn to rely on Him more and realise no one else can give you the strength to get thru' those, give you peace to calm the storms, give you victory to overcome. none but Jesus, none but God who has greater things/plans in store for us. we just need to trust He'll help us be good ambassadors of Christ and...yeah. you get the idea. :)

praise ye the Lord, hallelujah!

p.s. oh, grans are nagging about the mess in my room again! actually, I'm quite at a loss of what to do in these few weeks (other than packing up, organising/photocopying notes and reflecting) I feel pretty bored already! knowing most are returning to school. :(