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February Reflection

 Reflection Questions:


1.What has the previous month taught you?

a) You lose nothing by suppprting another person's initiative, even if you won't be mentioned. As long as someone's life is changed for a greater good. 


b) You'll find what you are looking for: if you're constantly looking for faults in others, you'll always find them. Rather, choose to see at least one positive trait in others on a daily basis. 


c) We can be transformed only as we consistently spend time with God.


4) If it's in your power, open doors for others. This can be applied in every facet of life. For example: when I was doing my first year, there was a sister who was in charge of Sabbath School and she chose me often to do Sabbath School. It felt like torture, I'd shake and would be anxious the whole week. But those very tasks prepared me for even greater tasks. Now that I'm also in a space to advise, I always request for teenagers to do the Sabbath School and the children's stories. I know that such will positively impact their lives too.


d) Speak up when you aren't satisfied about a service. I ordered something from Shein and the logistics company wasn't helping by not responding to emails and WhatsApp texts. I ended up writing to complain due to their lack of communication. Thankfully, when we ordered again the service was great.


2. How are the lessons helping you navigate every day?


I try to be gracious to others. I actively avail myself in supporting others. And lastly, I always congratulate others (choosing to see more positives rather than flaws).


3. What are you thankful for?


I'm grateful for grace, love, health and strength.


4. How has God come through for you?


God comes through for me on  a daily basis: granting me my needs, strength to carry on among adversity and to experience joy.


5. How would you like to contribute in your corner?


By showing kindness and  being helpful. Helping kids to prepare for Christ's advent. Essentially, to be the  change I want to see  and hasten Christ's coming. I long for home.

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