Month-End Reflection

1. The seasons we individually go through, are meant to show us our true selves and show us how much we need God whether it's summer or winter.

Life needs persistence, for the greater good of others. We may be so discouraged, even tempted to quit; but when we realize it's about the ones we are serving and put them first, we are encouraged to move forward.

Success goes with resilience, a heart which will not faint even when it's in pieces.

Hoarding onto people's mistakes / ours, has a tendency of blinding us to God's power (transformation) in our lives / those of others.

2. I'm learning to keep it moving, because I know the end goal.

I'm learning to give others new chances because I've been forgiven countless times.

3. Thankful for vacation. Term 2 wasn't great. But I'm thankful for time to reflect.

Thankful for the Singabantu album by Selected Voices. It speaks to my soul. It's a prayer on it's own.

Thankful for my nieces. I need them more.

4. Oh God. Basically He's my sustaining power to do all. He comes through for me every day! But I'm particularly thankful that He carried me through the exam season.

And for the people He has placed around me to support me.

5. I'd love to consistently love and serve my family (mostly nieces). Express love genuinely for others through self-denial.

"Do not be weary of doing good"

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