Treasured memories

Indeed, God sends little surprises to encourage us at times which we don't expect.

Yesterday, as I was busy doing my work, my girl came up to me after school and say, "open your mouth". Instinctively, I opened my mouth and she wanted to put something into my mouth and I said, "What's that??" She say, "Just eat, can eat one". I complied and realised it's a sweet. She gave me a smile and walked away.

My heart melted.

Another incident was two boys who came up to me holding a photo (face-down) and I was puzzled. "What's that?" I asked. They say excitedly, "Don't open first. Open only when we are out of the office" After that, they ran out laughing. I flip the photo over and there was the picture of one of the boys with rice all over his mouth.

I started laughing hilariously.

Moments like this just lift up my spirits at work. Children have an amazing way of reminding you what is important in life. Little surprises, an encouragement. They show their love in small, sweet gestures. Give your best for them and they will return with much more than u ever expected.

WOG - breathe it in

It's been a lethargic week for me since work started after a long break. Been having racing thoughts about the wedding planning and no wonder research says that marriage creates a rather higher stress level of 50. Not that I am already married but the wedding planning in itself was like whoa....I have a newfound admiration for people who have gone through it beautifully. Kudos to them.

The news which came last night brings back the energy in my work. Knowing that I will be promoted to the next level lift my spirits up 2 folds. It's no secret that my job has always been my passion and my calling I feel. This is a huge encouragement to me in my work being recognised these 5 years. God has His timing :) Sure, it has not been smooth sailing but at this jucture, I am certainly grateful for all that I have gone through and survived.

Started on my devotionals today and it was on learning from Mary's attitude towards God, how she sees herself as a servant. God's word was her command literally. What can I learn from her? A simple truth which is terribly hard to apply. I began work today with a prayer to God that in everything I do at work today, it is for him. I am merely His servant. I wish to be as child-like as Mary. No expectations and simple obedience. Ask and I will do. Send and I will go. It calm my heart much more than me trying to do all the right things for the past week.

This is the breather that I need. The word of God in my life.