Lessons Learnt 2007

Alex listed out his lessons learnt in 2007. I wanted to follow his lead but after staring at the ceiling for awhile, I still can't quite come up with anything. No doubt, I have learnt so much but too much to put into a neat 1-2-3 list. I guess my mind isn't so as structured as Alex's.

But what I can do instead it this: since the main purpose of why I blog is to mull and ponder on the most significant event and lesson for the day, I shall highlight lessons learnt by the month.

January 2007
"I will be making some major changes in my life." I've learnt that it is important to just make the change and trust in God to lead the way. He is after all, good, to the full sense of the word.

February 2007
I've learnt that "... if we do not bring our family members, our friends, our churchmates, our neighbour, our colleagues or anyone in our community for frequent conversation, if we do not listen to their hearts, if we do not pay good attention to their needs, they will give up on us."

March 2007
I've learnt that "... our relationship with God and not just God and I, but God and us, God, you and I, we are the body of Christ. If all were a single member, where would the body be? (1 Co 12:19) ... I must not only be concerned about my relationship with God but our relationship with God. When one part of the body is hurting, we all hurt. When one part is faraway from God, we miss his fellowship."

April 2007
I've learnt that "As Jesus called out, 'Father, into your hands I commit my spirit', and breathed his last, may we too remembering what he has done, cry out to our Father God, 'into your hands I commit my spirit' and breathe our last in owning our lives, it is no longer ours but Christ's."

May 2007
I've learnt that "... such is the beauty of the bible. It speaks to us in its different forms - narratives, poetry, history, proverbs, songs, letters. It speaks to us no matter who we are or how old we are, wherever we are. God knows us well and what would work for us."

June 2007
I've learnt that " ... how can you not tell the good news of Christ?"

July 2007
On The Trinity College Choir - "Hearing their almost perfect voices, I even began to think that maybe I shouldn't sing anymore but on the other hand it does encourage me and gave me a feel of where I can be heading. Their vocals are so crisp clear. They sound like one voice. And all that almost effortlessly." I've learnt that I thought I can sing!

August 2007
"Here I was talking about evangelism and here he was, gone and unreached." I've learnt that there is never a bad time to share the good news of Christ.

September 2007
I've learnt that "Theological inquiry is important. Indeed, it is essential for a mature faith, a 'faith which seeks understanding.' But, as every theology student knows, it is deadly when it becomes a preoccupation that replaces active ministry. Even more deadly is that sense of theological correctness that leads to smugness about one's spiritual condition and becomes an excuse for complacency and inactivity. Deadliest of all is that theological controversy which substitutes the search for orthodoxy for service and mission. In all such cases, James—and Jesus—remind us that 'ye shall know them by their fruit.' Faith without works is dead." (Polhill)

October 2007
I've learnt that "it is not about us. It is Christ."

November 2007
"I was in book-heaven." I've learnt that there is never enough books.

December 2007
I've learnt that "God in his creative being designed us so differently. Our characters and behaviours are so different and that is what makes the body of Christ, and yet our judgemental characters shows out the most when the behaviour of others are so different from us. We may argue that their behaviours are wrong behaviours, but that does not justify our behaviour when we approach them in disdain and worse yet, be contemptous behind their backs. I am so guilty of this. God, please forgive and change me."

That's all ... what I have learnt in 2007. God is good. God have mercy on me.

And oh, by the way, with the New Year, I thought it would be nice to change my blogheader picture again and found the perfect one taken by Steve Woods. Thanks Steve!

pearlie