1. Watched too many dramas - this affected me during the first week of school and made me pretty grumpy cause I felt terrible for watching so many. Action: can only watch TV while eating; it's been okay so far haha since I have a lot of work to do. I also went back to my usual article/books readings which means I'm learning more :D
2. Ashamed of being in diploma - ashamed isn't really the word to be used...but I felt lowly? Seeing all my classmates and looking at who made it and who didn't make it wasn't a right attitude to have. Some actually chose to take diploma; some decided to work right away. Action: be cheerful and make the most of the classes I'm in. That is, not to slack off in my studies but to continue to work hard (Colossians 3:23). But most importantly, to remember that I am to work for God and that whatever it is I am to do, I should aim to glorify God. [listen to this sermon; I like a lot!! see Note 6]
3. Family - a family member is engaged! :D I wish I could have been more excited but I realized that my heart is hardened in accepting new people joining the family. Action: be nice and actually get to know her more (definitely needs prayer because I fail at this so much....). I was a bit hesitant in writing this post because I'm restricted in what I can write. I know - to write or not write? Let's just say I spent my last days of winter break at a hospital and will come out to TO for more visits [you can ask me for more details if you want :)] Action: just praying and praying for God to do what He wills because I can't help or do anything! Only God can provide eternal comfort [which by the way I found this interesting, it was just sent to me; how fitting :D]
4. Overwhelmed with school - I was tempted to write yesterday about how overwhelmed I am with work and such. I stopped myself because I find it to not be helpful to stress myself more or even exaggerate how I'm feeling at that particular moment. Action: take it one step at a time. Each day passes so it means I'll have to get it done one way or another. So take a deep breath and keep going bahahaha :D I also need to learn not to vent (or speal in my terms) [another good read: http://www.challies.com/christian-living/the-5-gossips-you-will-meet]
5. Prayer - From talking to CM, I realized I'm not really an open person...unless you actually ask me how I'm doing doing (like asking me to crack my heart open to you looool). I don't know, I haven't thought this through yet cause I feel like some things I'd like to keep to myself, especially if things are a bit more personal but at the same time, I also need prayers from my brothers and sisters in Christ. Quel interesting.
6. What I learned [raw notes]
- To be independently dependent on Jesus Christ.
- If doing what you're doing to the glory of God. He is pleased.
- When you get a job, do it to the glory of God [relates back to the article I posted days or a week ago]
- How > why > what [so application]
- Right now, what are you doing to seek God first in his kingdom and righteousness? [off topic but this reminds me of Rev. Lew's sermon about God using people who are righteous before God, walking blamelessly and loving God - i.e. Elizabeth (Luke 1:6), Mary (1:30), Simeon (2:25) and the question that struck me is "if God were to do the same now - e.g. people involved in Jesus' birth - would you be involved?" What I got out of it: seek righteousness and godliness.]
- Quote I like: "Put aside passivity, quest for complete fulfillment, the perfectionism, preoccupation with future and start making decisions. You don't need to figure everything out but seek first God and His kingdom and righteousness."
- see?? I like the sermon haaaah :D so listen to it.
I think this is a decent update hahaha! Lots to read...To wrap up:
In all this (i.e. everything that is going on), His steadfast love endures forever. [Psalm 136]
:)
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