1) i have great apartmentmates who are deeply concerned for my well-being and cares for me. I am loved by my Father in heaven who blessed me with such great friends. in conclusion, my life is greatly valued and has inherent worth. :]
2) the magnitude of my shortcomings is immensely exposed (to myself) when friends tell me how i am growing or what my “godly” characters are because i see everything BUT how i am changing and faithful. These sort of things humble me because I only see the odiousness of my sins… So it is extremely humbling yet encouraging to have trustworthy friends point out how God is gracious to and pruning my character. :]
3) i dont want to grow up.. i dont want to have responsibility.. i want to live my life for myself.. and i am selfish.. BUT a common theme that i have been learning lately is to stop wasting time doing/thinking/wanting shallow and temporary things with no eternal value and exchange them for God-glorifying things/speech/thoughts/desires, such as intentional fellowship, sacrificial love, obedience, and discipline. and in all this, i am learning to step up, not to worry all the time, and ultimately, trust in His plans for me. so.hard.
4) i need to tan. (not really a lesson, but ppl kept telling me how pale i look… and a lot of international students thinks i am sickly)
the Lord is patient with me! THANKS
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ralphli said:
i can relate to number 2 and 3. not to number 4 because i don’t want skin cancer. :P
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