The Journey of 2007

I was pondering this morning through some of the resolutions I have laid down earlier in the year. One month has gone by and already I have seen ups and downs. I was blessed by God's promises last night that "The eyes of the Lord range throughout all the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him" [2 Chronicles 16:9] He spoke to me the same verse when i was driving to work yesterday morning whilst feeling a little down and stressed with different things on my mind, Orientation plans for CCM, people, Unit planning, finding accomodation (Thank God for His provision, I confirmed a place yesterday within our rent budget and criteria). He reminded me to still keep my eyes on Him, fully committed and He will strengthen me and see me through.

Well, looking at my resolutions, I am grateful for His faithfulness to me and I continue to rely on Him. Surely, in my weakness, His grace is more than sufficient for me to do His Will :)

Pastor Ben from Hope Singapore broken up the Resolution maing process into CRESH. C stands for Career (Work, Education), R for Relationships, E for Economics (Finance, Saving, Investments, giving), S stands for Spiritual life, and finally H for Health which is obvious to many :)

Here are mine:

C: Be more on track with the 5 year goals we have discussed, prayed and planned as a church. I hope to be able to set monthly targets and meeting them rather than being overwhelmed by it all coming together

R: This is a long one .... Learn to be a patient and prayerful wife (starting in May hehe) both in waiting for the Lord to speak, as well as in conflict resolutions and daily grindings. I hope to also provide a more family environment for people in the unit and care group where i can invite different ones over for dinner frequently and enjoy fellowship and food! I also want to learn to take time build deeper relationship with people that goes beyond ministry or pastoral discussions. One last thing is that i want to be able to better keep in touch with some friends in Singapore.

E: Look into more Savings options and plans (I'm not usually those who will find out a lot about Banks and interest rates etc.) *** Fulfil the pledge i have set before God for Unidus. With many expenses with PR, Fiance Visa applications etc, I am still in midst of reaching the pledge. I'm going to trust God for that!

S: Important area! And God has already started to speak that this is a year of CALLING and GROWTH for me. I want to be able to build deeper in my relationship with God through desperate seeking and persistency. A goal that my daily QT cannot be a touch and go session and Saturday mornings are for God too. Next thing is that i seek to read FULLY at least 4 Christian books! I have a habit of reading books halfway :(

H: Regular Weekly exercise. Must do some form of exercise at least on a weekly basis. Be it captains Ball, Jogging, Gym, Sit ups etc.

I guess something out of the CRESH that i need to build on is in the area Character building. I think one area to grow in is in intergrity and upholding of Pure, good, praiseworthy and noble thoughts daily. Its a practice i must say, some days its a deliberate attempt!