"There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God - having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them.They are the kind who worm their way to homes and gain control over weak-willed women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, always learning but never able to acknowledge the truth...these men oppose the truth - men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith concerned, are rejected. But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men, their folly will be clear to anyone."
A passage from 2 Timothy 3:1-9 was our vesper's devotional lesson on New Year's Eve at church. The first day of 2011 was a spiritual day for the SDAs as we've been fasting for the whole Sabbath. We fasted for various reasons, and I have my own personal list. :)
I pray that in 2011 I will not hoard more clothes, shoes and bags as it is not what I wear that defines me but what's inside me (my pancreas, lymph nodes and intestines!!)
I pray that in 2011 my sarcasm in life will lessen.
I pray that in 2011 I can soften my temper as I find it hard being patient. Especially to my housies. *grins*
I pray that in 2011 I will stop being too attached with materials.
I pray that in 2011 I will spend less time here in this VAST universe of cyber.
I pray that in 2011 I can do what I love doing.
I pray that in 2011 I can do what I love doing and make lots of money from it.
I pray that in 2011 I will make better mistakes.
I pray that in 2011 I will be kinder, nicer and greener. Recycling is quite troublesome but I'm trying.
I pray that in 2011 I can join the marathon. Registering soon.
I pray that in 2011 I can travel more. Manila on Feb to kickstart it! :)))))
I pray that in 2011 love will be true-r to me.
"Be very careful, then, how you live - not as the unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Ephesians 5:15-20
I humbly pray that in 2011 I am closer to the Lord, serving Him and doing His will.
(i think these resolutions are from 2010. :D)
This time, last year, everything was so different. It is amazing how ONE YEAR can totally change someone hundred eighty degree. To be better, I hope. One year from now, how different can I be?
Obviously, no one knows.
So here's a cheer to 2011. Re-stating my theorem in life: Counting my everyday blessings despite the struggle with joblessness!
To a happier 2011!
