Reflections before hitting the Big Four in 2012

One word to describe my current state of life - BLESSED!

One verse that still hits my heart when I gives thanks to all the blessings during my birthday - James 1:17 (my birth date)

There are so many good and perfect gifts in my life that I can always sing a new song unto God. I have a wonderful husband. I have two beautiful daughters. I have two loving and supportive extended families. I have many many loyal and faithful friends. I have an enjoyable work which I am passionate about. I have a BIG GOD who loves me dearly and can do absolutely anything! Truly, what can I ask for more in my life? Ah, Oh yes, my last entry - More Love, More Power in my life indeed! That's my prayer for 2011.

Perhaps some may lament that their husband, children, siblings, friends, work etc are not perfect.... Yes, it's true to most extent but more and more, I start to understand that we are all not perfect, depending on what perspective you are looking at. BUT God says in His Words that His gifts are good and perfect and if we know that whatever in our life given are gifts, then they will be PERFECT and GOOD as He says it is. So I am really grateful. I know everything He has given me is good and perfect.

IT IS.

Because I rest in His Words, I really am contented! We may have troubles and trials and temptations coming into our life, but these are opportunities for JOY isn't it? (James 1:2). I know I am indeed His choice possession out of all creation and I have His precious Word to mediate upon.

I am indeed so blessed even before I hit the big FOUR. I am not going to think about that just yet cos I have 365 days to enjoy being in my 30s. But somehow I am sure when I am there, I know the one word to describe my life then - BLESSED!

Thank you Jesus for 39 years of life! Every breath is a perfect and good gift to me! I love you Jesus for giving me my life and for your amazing grace that has sustained me the last 39 years.

James 1

9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. 10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. 11 The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and its beauty fades away. In the same way, the rich will fade away with all of their achievements.

12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.

16 So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. 18 He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.