Thursday, August 03, 2006

Happy moments....

Ohh God is soo good indeed! I'm so happy!! Despite all the stress, all the busyness, all the cramming, all the hurt, I'm very thankful! God has blessed me with - mostly - an optimistic (but sometimes pessimistic) point of view and many times, I see things beyond what they seem to be. It's hard to see the good side of things but when you do, it's so fulfilling, it's so beautiful!

I think during this summer, I've grown so much spiritually, mentally and personality-wise. This past month, I've been put through situations requiring time management skills (lots of it), perseverance, lack of sleep and people-to-people skills. I've learned to suck things in despite the hurt and the pain. I've learned to work with people that I would rather not do so. I've learned to care for people and I've developped a thirst for compassion for them! It brings up a warm feeling, a satisfying and fulfilling wrap!

I've learned to be more encouraging, to be more bold in my faith and to be a 24/7 ambassador for Christ. I've learned to really give it up to God and trust in Him despite the circumstances and the stress! God is good indeed!

I've learned to take care of myself (somewhat).... do chores, clean around in the house, cook for myself (rarely.. luckily), do the laundry, make sure the house is tidy and neat, etc.... It's tough cleaning the house and, once again, I admire my mom's housekeeping skills and all that she does when she is around! All the chores and all the cleanliness, i've taken them for granted! Being independent will be hard... but I need to learn it, especially in uni! Until then.... haha

5 Comments:

At Friday, August 04, 2006 12:58:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

happy moments. hurray!!

ha, janine, you are really something, you know?

i admire how you are always connected and witnessing for God. you are able to talk about God so often and so comfortablely in conversations as well as on your blog, i almost 'envy' you =P.

Looking at my own posts, i don't find myself writing about God or my spiritual journey nearly as often as you. seems to me we are at totally different spiritual levels.

though i am in a spiritual low period, i rejoyce for your continuous growth in Him for IT IS really something worth rejoycing about. i am truly happy for you.

i feel like this time i've fallen really far away. God doesn't seem to be near even though i know i am not abandoned. i want to get connected with Him again but i am not making much efforts & i just can't seem to get at it..please pray for me.

though you are staying @ toronto this summer, seems like you are having a really fulfilling and great summer! keep up @ it! don't let time pass you by too easily.

=O make sure you don't overwork yourself though. REST UP and do some EXERCISES =). watch yourself til i get back to make fun of you some more :').

CF yum cha?

 
At Sunday, August 06, 2006 3:23:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow.. seems like you've been through alot. Glad to see you've grown la =)

 
At Sunday, August 06, 2006 11:26:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

heya janine!! ahh! tnx for the comment u left! man God does BIG things in ur life when u open ur heart to him eh!! well that's def. a lesson ive learned this summer! oh man i have so much to say to u b4 i leave! but tnk u for always asking how i am and stuff and being SO encouraging about it all! =) i REALLY REALLY appreciate it! had a great day @ softball today! gluck w.ur last game! just play/run ur heart out hehe im rooting for u guys! much love*

 
At Wednesday, August 09, 2006 12:18:00 PM, Blogger raven93 said...

HELLO JANIN! OR JENNY AS AUNTIE VIVIENNE SAYS IT! thanks so much for organizing drama. if it wasnt for you i prolly would be sitting at home and not having fun like i do in drama! thanks again!

 
At Thursday, September 07, 2006 8:11:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

ummm... just saying hello....

 

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