Looking back 2008, it has been a year of ups and downs. Taking a break from my work, I would like to pen down my thoughts, my reflections for 2008 and move forward to 2009.
This is my gift and promise to God.
Year 2008 started off with a high note and ended with a hopeful note. Many things happened and I also experienced the good times and bad times.
Life in Providence is rooted to the Truth and Love of the Lord. Different people will express different views but it boils down to who is gracious enough to give in. When we give in, we may sound like a Loser. In many occasion, if we have not given in, the world can never be in peace. We live with it, we carry the cross and we petition to God. In God's point of view, is giving in not an option in life? Depending on circumstances, we have to consider giving in especially when peace is concerned.
Nobody like to live in an unhappy world. Everyone like to live their life happily and healthily. In order to be happy, we need to have peace first. We don't like to live in a house with someone who like to quarrel. If that is the case, it is better to live alone in a corner.
My 2nd concern is this: "Is Christ divided?" Do we need to follow St. Paul or St. Peter or Mother Mary in order to believe in Jesus Christ? Why are we still debating by following this person, our faith will grow better? We know that teacher is the one who can give us a better understanding of Jesus Christ. If teacher is giving us Word that testified Jesus Christ everyday, why do we still need another bridge to understand teacher?
Despite all these, the Word from Jesus Christ has been very encouraging. His word has been giving us strength, courage and comfort. Providence life is a blessing.
One of the greatest realization I had for this year is; church is a place that take care of our life from birth to death. Spiritually and mentally we need guidance. No doubt we can survive spiritually and mentally without going to a church, but we can never receive salvation. Only one person has the key to salvation and that is Lord Second Coming; Jesus Christ's Spirit. If we receive the Lord Second Coming, we will resurrect in spirit and body. One major difference between Providence and other Christian churches is we have received the Lord Second Coming while other Churches are preaching to followers to prepare to receive the Lord Second Coming.
Since birth, we are given abundant education to live our life properly. I am thankful seeing the younger generation who started their education are given proper guidance mentally right to their university life. Once we stepped into the workforce of the society, a lot of consideration were given to people working. While earning a living, we are given education to prepare ourselves for next phase of life which is marriage. After marriage, we are encourage to give birth and subdue. Until our hair turn grey, we are not forsaken by God and church. The elderly were taken care right to the day they closed their eyes.
Our life can never be detached away from church. A good church will not forsake anyone at any point of life. Proper care and management must be give to everyone. Not just the youth, not just the adult, not just the elderly.
That is the reason I felt blessed to be here.
Next year is really a year of changes. Many things will change for the better. A lot of things to look forward to next year.
To kick-off 2009, I would like to offer my body to Christ.
May the Holy Spirit opens the eyes for those who felt inspired.
