farewell 23; hello 24! = )

Dear Lord,

My 23rd year of my life has been so wonderful in many ways! It’s because of Your love for me. I can’t thank You enough for all the amazing things You’ve shown me.

In my career, You did not allow me to resign and leave my work because there was a purpose. I had a great relationship with my oh-so-nice boss and officemates. I was able to use and maximize my medical benefit of my company during my appendix surgery. Thanks also for not letting my appendix explode and ruin my stomach! You are truly incredible Lord! In those circumstances, You are beyond doubt my Healer and my Provider. ^^

In my ministry, You took me to a higher level of my service. You allowed me to attend overwhelming G12 conferences that really caught my heart on fire. You pushed me to be more responsible and accountable to my cell members and disciples. You have stretched my faith during youth net celebration and during our church anniversary, and You never failed me. You have given me the passion and the opportunity to share Your word to my officemates. (Which I have to continue right now) You have anointed me more in my service for worship leading. (Oh well, I’m not still sure of my voice if it got better, hehe) Thank You for all the added disciples, and I pray they will all last. All the praises and glory belongs only to You.

In my family, You made me to be more supportive to my Mom. You made me miss my Dad. But it’s fine, You’re my Comforter. You have been faithful to my Kuya Aris’ family. You have gifted Kuya Jonas a baby girl. You allowed Kuya Macoy to get marry soon. You have blessed us so much. You made us love each other even more. Thank You because we are all serving You with all our hearts. The promise You have given to my Daddy, (But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord) it all came to pass.
In myself, You have blessed me with loyal and lovable friends. You made me chubbier, hehe. You shook off everything that was hindering me to move forward. You made me closer to You. And that was the most important thing happened in my 23rd year of my life. That was the greatest among everything. My relationship with You got deeper and stronger. Never been this close to You before. And I’m so much glad with that. You woke me up every morning to commune with You. You never allowed me to sleep without spending time with You. You made me consistent in my devotional time. You taught me so many things. You have dealt a lot of fleshy attitudes. Some were just fine; some were learned the hard way. And yet I’m so grateful with that. You showed me much of your perfect plans in my life. You have made me love you even more. You made me realized that it’s all about You. = )

Lord, I can’t write here everything that You have done. I just can’t thank You enough for all the provisions You allowed me to experience. Thanks and I love You Lord. That’s all I can say. = )

And now, as I enter my 24th year, I will just entrust to You everything and my whole being. I just want to get even closer to You, closer to Your heart. My only prayer is that, I may walk following Your will and instructions in my life. I just want to know You more. I just want to be more sensitive. I just want to be filled with Your Word. I just want to please You. I need Your help and Your power to do these things.

I don’t know what’s in store for me in the coming year, but would You take full control over it? You knew me well. You are the author and finisher of my life. If my relationship with You is right and firm, everything will follow, my career, my ministry and my family will be just right!

I’m excited to what are you going to show me this coming year. May it be more fruitful and more colorful! I love You Lord. Thanks for everything.
Your girl,
Ayi / Hannah