THANKSGIVING for 2011

I have not been very diligent in updating my blog lately ;( but I will not end the year 2011 without this last blog of thanksgiving for 2011 :)


As far as I can remember (because there are so many that I have forgotten ;)) -

* Thank GOD for salvation in CHRIST JESUS. Without Him and His precious gift of eternal life, I don't think there will be this blog to testify of His goodness :)


* Thank GOD for good health and strength for my whole family - am always very thankful that He has spared us from major illnesses - small ones are just part and parcel of life on earth.

* Thank GOD for seeing Renfred through his 2 years of army life. He completed his term early December 2011. We are thankful he has quite an enjoyable time and "survived" the 2 years :)


* Thank GOD for seeing Eliza through her "A" levels - GOD know how many times it pained my heart and have cried looking at how my dear daughter underwent the stressed she had to bear. By His abundant grace, she completed her art projects and exams :)


* Thank GOD for blessing Peter with a job after 3 months of break from work. He left his previous job without one but had a good time of catching up with his reading of the Epistle of Romans, playing golf quite frequently, waking up late in the mornings and having me to serve him at home with 5 meals a day ;)


* Thank GOD for His faithfulness to us, His provision for our family needs and more, His blessings of friends and loved ones, for opportunities to serve Him in small areas, for opportunities to study his Word, and the list goes on.... We can never, never thank Him enough :)

Like to end this thanksgiving blog with Colossians 3:12-17, which I have asked the LORD to give and I think it is very apt for everyone who is in CHRIST JESUS :


"Therefore, as GOD's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.


Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the LORD forgave you.


And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.


Let the peace of CHRIST rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.


And be thankful.


Let the word of CHRIST dwell in you richly as you teach, admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to GOD.


And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the LORD JESUS, giving thanks to GOD the Father through Him."