Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Thank - An expression of gratitude
Ben Chong, as my cell leader then, always reminded us to give thanks to God in everything. So it is taught in the Bible in many many verses also.1 Thessalonians 5~
16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit's fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test everything. Hold on to the good. 22 Avoid every kind of evil.
Many years ago when I asked my then-then-then cell leader James, "How? How do I know God's will for me? I wanna do more...!" (Back then-then-then I'm siao one la.) He always assured me that it takes a while for us to fully grasp our purposes in life, but in the meantime, God already showed us His Will for our lives in that verse - "...for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. "
A good reminder for myself. The context is completely different now, nonetheless, the struggle to know God's will remain. Then I'm reminded, other than submitting, other than praying... give thanks in all circumstances. I'm reminded.
Let me share my thanksgiving. Regarding this sat's work duty, I spoke with the person-in-charge and she kindly let me report later than the rest, so I miss only about 1hr of my nieces' performance. On the other hand, my boss (without first letting me know) went to check with the person-in-charge if I can be excused for this sat's duty. This really touched me... because it affirms my belief that she is a great boss, and she really cares. I was pretty much resigned to the fact that I had to work but I guess she could tell I was upset. (Ok, I admit I pouted... but not the throwing-tantrum type of pout ok.) In a way, it doesn't matter anymore whether I had to work, since I have prepared myself for it. But knowing that my boss cares - that has become the greatest bonus I got out of this whole hooha.
Another thanksgiving is my confirmation. Thank God that 1) I'm confirmed, and 2) 6 months passed beautifully. No point worrying about the boo-boos I may make, crisis I may have to overcome, tears and hardwork that I may have to put in in the future. Just for this moment, I look back with immense gratitude that God blessed and fulfilled His promise to me.
Life's been pretty much like playing the interlude in the minor key recently. Guess even my blogs sound minor, if you understand what I mean.
Now playing the bridge that will lead me back to major key. And then everything will sound bright again :)
shups! walked on the sunny side.
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