24 already?

I cant believe it ...I'm 24 already. But yet I am. Looking back at the years I've been through, its amazing how much has changed over the last ten years. At fourteen, I was rebellious, hated school, had a low self esteem...and was still trying to fit into my first cell group. Ten years down, I can only thank God for the transformation in my life. Yes, I still struggle with bad habits, and at times, let my mind wander beyond what is good, but God's guidance was ever present. I wonder how my mom, this pillar of strength, ever survived my turbulent teenage years. And now she's going through it once more with my brother...just that this time round I'll join her side and nag at my brother too! Poor Leon. Nah. Speaking of which, its really cool celebrating birthdays together. Leon's born 11 years and 1 day later. I've got a couple of spiritual siblings whose birthdays are so close to mine..and I can think of at least 7 folks who shared the same birthday as I do. I had a swell celebration on Sunday with my church mates...awww...so touching! What a blessing indeed. I met up with an old church pal of yesteryear..and my goodness. It took me 8 years to realise that we share almost the same chinese name. Same surname and second character. What a revelation! MarC, what a blessing you are. Thanks for opening up my spiritual eyes with your insight.

As we caught up over lunch, I really thank God for opening up our eyes to His truth and seeing to our spiritual growth, especially over the recent years. Its such an awesome thing, and I have yet to get over it!

I'm so relieved that I am finally sitting down here on a Saturday morning and typing this out. I've just finished one event today with the barely enough sleep I got last night. By God's grace, the event was, in my opinion, a success and I am amazed I can still stay awake despite my already flu and fatigue ridden body to be typing all this.

And once more I say, God is good.

In the midst of all the madness out there, I hope I can truly be able to be joyful and give thanks anytime, anywhere.

*Yawns*