Giving Thanks to Year 2008

If we celebrate the years behind us, they will become stepping stones of strength and joy for the many years ahead, thus, I will like to give my thanks to Year 2008.

Though I have no room or home to call my own but I am thankful to God for He had given me shelter and a roof for my cover.

Though I own no car for transport but I have healthy legs so I can walk.

Though I am earning less than before but I have a job and I love my work.

Though I may not be able to travel aboard but I am thankful that I am safe here in Singapore with my family & friend’s support.

Though I gain one year older but I am also one year wiser.

Though I am single with no partner but I have more time with family and friends that matters.

Though I have no voice like an angel but I am able to sing and praise God’s wonder.

Though our love ones have left us sooner but I knew that they are with God and we will join them later.

Though everyday there is news in the world that make us sadden but we know that God’s love for us never withers.

May the love of God continue to bless and keep us in the next coming year.

Tha last but not least, may the love of God touches your heart as it does to me.

For this , I will like to Thank YOU!

Courage

I have been thinking about Courage for the past two weeks and so many things are happening that revolving with Courage. Did a check on dictionary for the definition and here it is:

1. the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.
2. Obsolete. the heart as the source of emotion.
3. have the courage of one's convictions, to act in accordance with one's beliefs, esp. in spite of criticism.

Point number 3 truly appeals to me and set me thinking....to act in one's beliefs in spite of criticism......some will say that this action is a act of a fool but for those who truly believe in their choice and stick to their decision through thick and thin, it does take courage.

How about others, what does courage means to them?

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
Quotes from Lao Tsu

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Quotes from Reinhold Niebuhr

Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.
Quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson

Remember, always give your best. Never get discouraged. Never be petty. Always remember, others may hate you. But those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself.
Quotes from Richard M.Nixon

So many quotes from so many great man but true courage is a lone man path.

The best gift on earth

What can I ask more when I have received the best gift on earth? Nothing can compare to God's gift of sunshine in Christmas which is life; candlelight in Christmas which is faith; the warmth from all in Christmas which is Love...and the all of Christmas, which is Christ.

Merry Christmas to all! May our love of God grow deep within us all!

Great Quote by Roger Anderson

I was wondering what to write for my Christmas Cards and came across this wonderful quote that I will love to share with all.

"Let us be very careful not to fall into the trap of the world. The world views things only relative to man and to self. The Word of God views things relative to the Father, Son, and Spirit. Mankind is not the center of all things. No matter how great anyone's name might become, it is still far behind His. Our name comes from His life; the name of our Lord comes from the resurrection--the event unique to Him. The world has a problem; it seeks to honor, uphold, exonerate and generally praise itself. Our place and the place of the entire world system is to praise and exalt God. When people of the Bible caught a glimpse of Him, their lives were changed. Perhaps our lives remain stagnate because we do not spend enough time looking at Him."

May all find joy, love and peace in this christmas as our Father from heaven has given us the best gift ever....eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!

In Memoriam: Ms. Lo Hwei Yen

I was listening to this song and find the situation in the lyrics so similar to the feeling one must have felt in the Mumbai Attack.

This is to all who lost their loved one.

林俊杰- cries in a distance

Mumbai Hostage Attack

Thanks to the care and concern from my relatives. They called to make sure that I was not in Mumbai and I was very touch. Some of them is not aware that I have change job and do not need to travel anymore. Thanks to God's blessing, I was able to find a stable job before the economy slowdown and doing my studies now.

As for the Mumbai hostage attack, although I am safe now in Singapore but will always keep my prayers for those that are still working there especially for Charmaine, a strong lady from Singapore which I have came across. She is working alone there leaving her family in Singapore. Her family must be very worried and may the Lord our Father keep her safe.

For those who lost their love ones in this incident, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Amen!

Recession Tsunami wave

Heard and read so much news about recession, economy slowdown in the papers recently but I did not really feel the impact yet as my friends and I was blessed.

I felt the ripples when I was in Orchard road for my class last weekend. Christmas is near but there were very few christmas deco compare to previous years and I also notice that many people are not shopping. This year is so quiet compare to the last 5 years. Is the recession going to be bad?

I think it must be true when I was doing some job posting for my company. I was shocked to find some big shots or people that use to be directors or head of department trying to get a executive position and most of the applicants are from the banking industry. Some are even holding a few Degrees with MBA and they are usually from India and other neighbour countries.

Now I can fully understand why so many people are stressing the importance of a good resume and cover letter. If you are reading a few hundred resumes in a day, you might not even give those poor one a second look. As mention by my econs lecturer, a funny email address like freakme_hotmail.com might end your resume in the trash bin.

So just a piece of advise to my dear friends if you are planning to change jobs or sending out a resume. Recession is coming and if you are holding on to any jobs, please stay put. This is not the time to quit without a job and please do not give reasons like change of enviroment in your reason for leaving. The time is bad and many people with MBA are asking for jobs as low as $1800. So think twice before you act!