Wow. Where did the time go? I looked up and it was already the 12th day of 2013. Just today I was humming to a christmas tune and my colleague commented that 'hey! Christmas is over ya know.' Where was I?
It suddenly dawned on me that I had missed Christmas. I mean yes, I was physically present, busy with my job, the Advent programme and party for kids, gift-buying and wrapping for everyone, christmas dinners and luncheons, weddings, church meetings, even my weekly personal gym-time had to stop (for 3 weeks, oh the horror!! LOL).
- I remember being at my grandma's house for our annual family Christmas dinner and whilst I enjoyed everyone's good company, my mind was on the big party for eighty kids to be held the next day and the 101 things that was yet to be done. This is not good, I thought to myself. We only get to meet like this once a year and I'm not even 'here'!
- I remember being on repeat mode, as I kept saying how tired I was, can't wait for this to be over, can't wait for that to be over. I guess it really came to a stage where I was really just going through the motion.
- I guess also when too often your friends SMS or IM you and starts off each time with "hi hi... sorry to disturb you ah.. but just wanted to ask.." , it just means that your "BUSY HEADLIGHTS" must be on so bright that they are fully aware of how busy you are!
- I remember thinking to myself of how I now fully understand and grasp the meaning of the word 'hectic'.
So... Christmas has come and gone (ended last Sunday on Epiphany ie 12th day of Christmas). In spite of all these busy-ness and upon reflection, I have to say that I did learn a couple of things:
1. Something's gotta give - When your plate is full and you start feeling overwhelmed, something has got to give. This means you can't do it all. You have to take a step back to prioritise and see what can be done now and what can be done later, and what are some of the things you can actually do without. In my case, I had to postpone all dinner appointments with friends to a later time and totally give up my gym time for 3 weeks.
2. Support from around - Truth is, I couldn't have gone through the crazy month without the support of the boyfriend, family, close friends, and children's ministry team. These are people who probably couldn't fully understand how I ended up taking on so many things but yet they loved me enough to stick around with their support and care. I praise and thank God for each one of you!
3. Spirit Wings - Last but not least, all of the things I have accomplished in the last month and the whole of 2012 would not have been possible without the abundant graces, blessings, wisdom and providence from Jesus God the Father. He had given me the strength to get through it all and although I know I complained alot to Him, I know He listens and stands by me always, for He is ever faithful.
So yes, it is very very important to have a prayer life. No one is asking you to pray 24hours a day but keep that relationship with God alive. Start talking to Him, turn to Him with your troubles and let Him take the lead and center stage in your life. Very often we get caught up with the busy-ness in our lives, just like what I've described in this blog entry. Put God first and everything will fall into place. Wishing one and all a blessed and fruitful new year 2013!! :)
