humble humble humble.

humble humble humble. Please read the following verse, taken from 1 Peter 5:5-7,

1 Peter 5:5-7
⁵Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

⁶Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, ⁷casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

I saw this verse on Insight for Today after work. Verse 7 hit me the most: casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you! Today was really a miraculous day. Sadly I wasn't able to thank God throughout my time at the company. I couldn't sleep last night either. I figured out that when something significant is changing in my life - for example, going from grade 10 to grade 11 (it was a big jump!), high school to university, studying to work - this kind of transition gives me anxiety. Thank God it wasn't a real anxiety attack, but I basically panicked and cried the whole night. I was really scared about the whole transition. I kept saying God, I know you are in control, please let me know that inside out. I am such a kid, hugging my blankets and trying to calm myself down..PRAISE GOD that I slept..for a bit (counts as a miracle for me). Then work came along..and I was late to work. By about 15 minutes? yeaaah. Unacceptable for a professional company. I had another panic attack and I was deeply troubled, however, PRAISE GOD (yes! a miracle!) that the staff didn't care. In fact, my "buddy" came the same time I did (we were in the elevator going up!!!) Wow, so miraculous. Thank you oh thank you Jesus. The sad part is I never acknowledged God. And for that I am sorry Lord :( If it weren't for a boring powerpoint presentation, I wouldn't have looked out the window and remember God. BUT! I DID! PRAISE GOD! another miracle! I was reminded of His grace. If only I can constantly be reminded of His presence. My challenge for work! To seek God! Orientation is overwhelming and packed..and I find it hard to spend time with God (unless i'm in the washroom?! haha! taking a break! kidding! but it can happen!) but yes, I need to work on this, to cast all my cares and anxiety to Him and to always be thankful in all circumstances! Lastly, referring to the verses on humility: clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." The forgotten side of success as Swindoll put it. To be humble, have humility, be gentle (Matthew 11:29) To be reminded that I am low and in need of God. To always be reminded of that. Not be overwhelmed by work! Work does not conquer me! THANK YOU GOD!

Tomorrow is going to be a lonnnng day. For those of you who are reading this, if it is possible, may I request a bible verse be sent to me via text message? (given that I work from 7:45-5:30, any time in between that would be appreciated!) It can be anything that come to mind, I need a reminder of who I am living for, especially this week. And it needs to be a text message! Because, I can't access anything else :( no personal emails, no nothing, no gmail.. oh the horror! haha anyways, good night! and PRAISE GOD! I, Doris Tang , survived the first day (too many consent forms writing, haha), all thanks to God! Hallelujah!