But there must be something about today, with my mind seeming to be restless even after taking in PPA for my colds so maybe I have something blog-worthy I can produce today:)
2012 has been a very busy year no doubt. Since I started working at the hospital, it felt like I was alone in Baguio again even though I lived with my sisters. We rarely saw each other, had little time to bond, and I missed some family events and reunions again this year. But on a more positive note, things are still a lot better because God always made a way for me to miraculously make my schedule free on really important events. We were able to celebrate birthdays in the family, I still get to lead worship in church from time to time with adjustments here and there, I got to reunite with Barb and Gregg a few weeks ago, and I've been spending quality time with my cell group on a regular basis:)
My Christmas was spent on the hospital this year and contrary to what I expected, toxic pa din kami...haha...i'm currently nursing some flu symptoms but thank you Lord for not allowing me to be recalled for work yesterday and for rewarding me instead with the longest sleep I've had in weeks. God is my healer and I'm almost completely healed...konti na lang:)
I won't be able to finish the entire Bible this year as I have previously resolved- Old Testament lang po muna Lord, but I got to read Captivating and some chapters of Lies Women Believe through our cell group. There's also The 10 Commandments for Choosing God's Best and lots of blogs that I really follow.
At this point I'm still not sure where this post is headed to but I guess this is my way of looking back and evaluating how I've been in the past year. I haven't been able comply with my resolves completely but God's grace has been sufficient in keeping me on track, surprising me with some detours along the way, helping me overcome obstacles, and giving me the strength to go on and keep trying.
I am half-hearted in saying that I've become a better person, not entirely sure if my hits weigh more than my misses, but if my faithfulness in always trying to apologize and compensate for all my misses would be an added bonus, then I can gladly...and yes, proudly say that I'd make the mark.
So I say thank you Lord that the world did not yet end last week. Thank you for new chances, for the days to come full of new adventures and challenges. Thank you for helping me make it, and thank you more for helping me stand up again after I've fallen, which is what happens most of the time.
I'll keep on praying hard that you would reveal to me my direction for 2013 very very soon. Until then, I'll do my best to grow where I'm planted, always striving to be excellent at work, in church, in my relationships with others, and most of all, with You.
Help me win my battle against my resources, reminding me always that your grace is enough. Finally, I pray that with every day that passes, may I become more and more of the good and faithful servant you want me to be- more generous, more kind, more understanding, and more loving, all for your greater glory!
Still, with you in my heart, I know that 2013 will be a blast!
Love lots,
Katy:)
