A new perspective on church, a new perspective on life.
With this change comes new expectations - new expectations from people on me, and more importantly, new expectations on myself. Starting to see the value in many things that I didn't previously.
As a person I (used to be) happy with the way I am. But just like being in love with a person makes you want to be a better man, being in love with God makes me want to be a better person.
Those who have participated in the Standard Charted Marathon would probably understand the following analogy - I've graduated from the kiddy dash of an unstable Christian who requires hand holding, to the person who has signed up for the full marathon.
And really, the feeling is not so much of "Am I doing the right thing" but rather "Why didn't I do so earlier?"
It is going to be challenging, and it is going to be painful, and it is going to require much mental stamina. But like what they say - "Only the mediocre is always at the best."
Gonna evaluate myself against three Key Performance Indicators (KPI). How well I handle myself alone (with nobody looking), how well I handle myself in Church, and how well I handle myself outside of Church. Pretty huge and vague KPIs, but I already have a list of subgoals for each one forming in my mind.
I've lived a good life - I sincerely believe (even as a somewhat pessimist) that God has blessed me in overabundance. Next year will be the year where I will grow myself to be a better steward of His blessings.
Enough talk, let's get cracking.
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Wow bro, when I read your blog, I felt very encouraged. Yes and amen, I can confirm what you've said in your blog - you've indeed changed - and changed for the sweeter. :) You're really becoming a new man - and this not from yourself - it is the gift of God. :) Really...
Since we're on the topic of marathons, just wanna encourage you with this wonderful verse (it's one of my favourites):
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Amen! :) Proud of you, bro - let's keep encouraging one another onwards to the Day of Christ's return!!!
sounds great flince. Look fwd to see u becoming a man in Christ. Sad to miss the party @ yr hse. Do arrange for more of that :) shirls
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