A Leap of Faith.
So it's 29 Feb 2012. The one day that comes only once every four years. So I guess this is supposed to be a special day, and perhaps it's a good time to reflect on how life's like right now.
Sometimes we take many things for granted. When we truly, carefully look around us, there are many things that we have to be thankful for. The people around us who care about us, the various blessings that we have received, the talents that we have, how fortunate we are to be here and not somewhere else. There comes a time where we should pause and just be thankful for all these things. Every time I complain about something, I'm struck by how petty my problems are as compared to those of others. It's better to be thankful for what we have than envious for what we don't have.
I'm truly blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life: my parents, my brothers, D, Jermaine, Rachel, my classmates, my batchmates and so many more. They have all supported me in one way or another. But today I wonder: will these same people still be in my life on 29 Feb 2016? A lot can change in four years. Time is precious, and we need to appreciate every single moment we have. "Yesterday is history, tomorrow's a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it's called the present." People may leave and feelings may fade away, but it's vital that we treasure every waking moment, because in a blink of an eye, times will change. Things will become different, for better or for worse.
Right now we're in JC, but in four years, where will we be? After A Levels, we would all be going on our own paths, in different directions. We may be in different parts of the world on 29 Feb 2016. For all you know, some of us (including me) may not be here any more after four years. The future is uncertain, and right now I can only rely on God to carry out what's right for me, and for everyone else.
Hopefully, in four years time, I would have found my identity, my image. Hopefully then, I'll be more mature, and become able to make my own decisions with clarity and without wavering from them. Hopefully, when I look back four years later, I wouldn't regret anything that has happened or will happen. With time comes age and wisdom, and it's only right for us to grow through making mistakes. Making mistakes is human, but I hope that in four years' time, these mistakes will not be regretted.
The next four years carry a lot of uncertainty, but I will trust God to bring me through day after day. :)
VOTD:
"A song of ascents. I call on the LORD in my distress, and He answers me." Psalm 120:1 (NIV)
A Leap of Faith.
So it's 29 Feb 2012. The one day that comes only once every four years. So I guess this is supposed to be a special day, and perhaps it's a good time to reflect on how life's like right now.
Sometimes we take many things for granted. When we truly, carefully look around us, there are many things that we have to be thankful for. The people around us who care about us, the various blessings that we have received, the talents that we have, how fortunate we are to be here and not somewhere else. There comes a time where we should pause and just be thankful for all these things. Every time I complain about something, I'm struck by how petty my problems are as compared to those of others. It's better to be thankful for what we have than envious for what we don't have.
I'm truly blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life: my parents, my brothers, D, Jermaine, Rachel, my classmates, my batchmates and so many more. They have all supported me in one way or another. But today I wonder: will these same people still be in my life on 29 Feb 2016? A lot can change in four years. Time is precious, and we need to appreciate every single moment we have. "Yesterday is history, tomorrow's a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it's called the present." People may leave and feelings may fade away, but it's vital that we treasure every waking moment, because in a blink of an eye, times will change. Things will become different, for better or for worse.
Right now we're in JC, but in four years, where will we be? After A Levels, we would all be going on our own paths, in different directions. We may be in different parts of the world on 29 Feb 2016. For all you know, some of us (including me) may not be here any more after four years. The future is uncertain, and right now I can only rely on God to carry out what's right for me, and for everyone else.
Hopefully, in four years time, I would have found my identity, my image. Hopefully then, I'll be more mature, and become able to make my own decisions with clarity and without wavering from them. Hopefully, when I look back four years later, I wouldn't regret anything that has happened or will happen. With time comes age and wisdom, and it's only right for us to grow through making mistakes. Making mistakes is human, but I hope that in four years' time, these mistakes will not be regretted.
The next four years carry a lot of uncertainty, but I will trust God to bring me through day after day. :)
VOTD:
"A song of ascents. I call on the LORD in my distress, and He answers me." Psalm 120:1 (NIV)
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