1 Corinthians 2 : 9
But as it is written: "Eyes has not seen, nor ears heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, The thing which God has prepared for those who love Him."
That Bible Verse pretty much summed up year 2020 for me. If you asked me what have I achieved in 2020 though, I'm a bit lost. More than actual achievement, I learned so much from God. Despite Covid-19 and all the struggles around me, HE taught me how to surrender, how to listen, how to control my words, how to push myself to do more, and most importantly how to act upon HIS words. I still strive every single day, but I do feel the change a little bit at a time. I never knew I could do things that I have done these past 10 months if not because I tried to listen and just did; no questions asked.
What's the hardest part if you ask? LISTENING. It's no secret that I like talking but not that good at listening. For quite sometime God really spoke to me through sermons and devotionals: LISTEN. The first key to build a relationship is to listen. And it works both in building relationship with people and with God. If you think it's easy, boy you have to see the awkward moment when I realized that I talked too much and tried to stop speaking LOL It's even harder to listen when you pray... You are so used to speak and speak and speak, making requests and ending it with AMEN without giving a break and LISTEN to what God has to say. I'm still trying and I won't stop until we have a two way conversation instead of a monologue.
What else that needs adjustment? ONLINE SERVICE. Oh man! As someone who moves a lot and hard to sit still for more than 30 minutes, it was a torture at first to join an online service at home! So much distractions, no proper chair in my bedroom that my waist hurt, what to wear so I feel proper and decent... But I learned that i can meet God anytime, anywhere. It's about your HEART's ATTITUDE. Be prepared, you're going to have a date with your Heavenly Father! Still, I wish we could have a real service soon but online service really changed my perception about enjoying God's presence.
So what's my preparation in facing 2021? Nothing special except to continue all the lessons that I have received throughout this year. God's not done with shaping me yet. And I believe that I'm being equipped to face something bigger, to receive something greater, all for the glory of the LORD. So here I come, 2021. I'm as ready as I can be, cause I have my Heavenly Father on my side, I shall fear nothing. GOD BLESS US ALL.
