Every year is a new chapter that each of us must unveil as it becomes part of our life stories. For many, 2019 has been quite a good year while others might have difficult and challenging times. Yet we find ourselves still standing amidst those storms of life. Thank God for that.
Those things that we have experienced this year, either good or bad, are not just accident and coincidence if we believe that God has been in the picture all through out the journey. Some maybe the results of our poor and wrong choices. Perhaps others are just out of our control or trials, but God has allowed us to experience so we could learn or unlearn something. Nonetheless, each of those experiences has imprinted on our hearts.
The unpleasant things that we have gone through, let’s leave them behind. Treat those difficult times and challenging moments as beautiful opportunities for growth. There’s no need to treasure bitterness or feel pity on ourselves because of the things that we suffered, did not have, or did not achieve. Let us get up and face this new year with courage because we know that God will once again come alongside to carry us through another year.
This year has taught me alot about life and my faith in God. I had shared with you my prognosis and this became my cross as twelve months quickly passed by. It is still a wonderful year for me though. Inspite of struggles, loneliness, and even discouragements, God has never left me. And that’s enough for me to press on. I’m ending this year feeling grateful, excited, and hopeful as I look forward to what God has in store for me this 2020.
So 2019, I am ready to say goodbye and move on to the next chapter of my life.
Thank you for the wonderful memories and great lessons that I have learned.
Memories in the mission field will be forever engraved in my heart.
Those dark times that we have shared stretched out my faith and faith sustained me.
Thank you for showing how time flies and the need for me to treasure each moment with God, my loved ones, and people around me. I might not have so much time anymore.
Thank you for letting me know that no matter what circumstance I will go through, His grace and mercy are sufficient. Now, I can face another year.
I am glad that you showed me the deeper meaning of faith, hope, grace, and mercy when I chose to obey God.
What else can I say? I have also learned how to show kindness and patience towards others. And the best part? My heart is deeply touched by people who need the Lord. I have learned to love more.
2019, you gave out wonderful as well as ugly memories. I have gained new experiences this year, have met people, and have realised many things in life. I am greatly humbled by circumstances that came along unexpectedly. I think I matured a bit.
I feel a little bit sad and nostalgic as I see you go because I won’t meet and experience you again. Nevertheless, you will remain in my heart.
Cheers to us and as I see you go, I would like to say, “thank you” once more. You made my journey memorable with the Lord.
Cheers to another brand new year! With God, everything will be okay . . . soon!
“I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13
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