I once was lost but now I'm found

It wasn't the long messages, or the birthday spam that made my birthday special. No, definitely not. It was that simple message that did it. That made me so much more cheerful. On another note, I'm grateful to my closest mates for making me feel special today. Even though it really is just any other day. I love you guys heaps. No words can explain how thankful I am to God for putting these people in my life. No words can explain how thankful I am that during the 16 years I've lived, He's given me life and brought me into His family. Thank you God, for 16 years of blessings. There may have been ups, there may have been downs, but all in all, you have blessed me greatly throughout. Thank you.

Sat down after a long day to just relax and read Job 1-2. Job is a great example of what faith and reverance towards God should look like. Despite having all taken away from him, he still bows to the Lord and declares his greatness. Naked I have come in my mother's womb, and naked shall I depart. The Lord gave and the Lord had taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised." And even when his wife speaks badly of God, he continues to fear God. This leads to the question I have to myself. How would I react if I had everything taken from me? If someone was there speaking against God, would I nod and say the same? I still seem to lack a lot of faith and that really needs to change.

Sometimes it feels like my sisters conceal things from me because I'm so much younger than them. I've realised, that as a sister I find it hard to care for them because I simply don't know. I know, I shouldn't stick my beak into other people's business if they don't want to tell me, but I really want to know how I can care and pray for them. They will share during prayer meeting before H2O but time constraints don't allow me to know details and the real problem. So it makes it hard to pray for the actual problem. :/

Where your treasures are is where your heart is. Really need to get my priorities straight OTL Other things (that will not be mentioned) are very very very close to surpassing God in terms of priority. I can say already that study is sometimes my top priority. But Colossians 3:1. (Cannot directly quote without Bible but will summarise) Set your hearts and minds on things above where Christ is seated at the right hand of the father, not on earthly things. Haven't been doing that. It's so difficult to do it. ;-; Hwaiting Annie! Keep praying!

Stop lying Annie, you know you can't. My family has always thought that I'm independent and mature enough to take care of myself. I myself want to think that too. But honestly, I want to be taken care of too. I don't want to be the independent one. But that's me being selfish. That's me putting burdens on people. That's me being annoying. Oi Annie, stop being a selfish bum and recognise that God is taking care of you. Stop being a burden and see that God is providing you with your needs and even the undeserved wants. Stop being whiny and see that God gave you a family, even two. Isn't that enough?

Chatting with mum about my sister a lot lately and it's really making me realize that we both really need to trust that God will give my sister the best. Philippians 4:6 It's come to the point where we've hit a wall and don't know what to do, but God gives us a great promise of peace in Him and I'm thankful for it. Pray Annie. God has it under control.

Was asked to lead Ignite but I really don't know if I should. I mean, I've NEVER lead a group before, not to mention some of these people are my friends. Just praying that God will help me make a wise decision that brings Him glory. I'm afraid that the 'yes' person side of me will take control and I'll just automatically say yes to leading. Aish. Don't know what to do! ><

It's good to be reassured that you aren't perfect, despite knowing so already. It is however, your imperfections that make me like you more. Perfection doesn't exist except in Jesus, but your imperfections are perfect enough for me.

Words can't explain how happy I am for you. You found someone who you "like" and will potentially marry! I am most thankful to God (and I know you are too) that He has given you a godly man. (I hope he is at least, but knowing you, you wouldn't find someone who doesn't love God.) My prayers for you have been answered. My prayers that God will give you someone who deserves such a beautiful you, someone who will love you sacrificially, someone who is able to take care of you. Despite the fact that I haven't met this guy, from your descriptions, I assume he is someone who will love you lots. I pray that the two of you will grow together in Christ,and not forget who had created you to be together. May God bless this relationship. P.S. Hope to meeting him soon ;3 Should do lunch together some day, or maybe I should visit your church again. We'll see :3