reflections :)

I am sitting in the office, alone, at 845am. As I am usually the earliest in the office, but not just that, my team are all on personal retreat today and I had to come to office to pack my stuffs and send in my receipts for final claims. :) No, today's not my last day at work, but tmw is my last working day before I start clearing leave and 16 June will be my last day on staff. As I am seated here, I'm reminded of how the Lord has blessed my journey of growth in this family :)

And it is true, God has been with me these 4 years, and I have not lacked anything. :)

"The LORD your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He has watched over your journey through this vast desert. These forty years the LORD your God has been with you, and you have not lacked anything."
Deut 2:7

And I want to engrave this into my heart and mind, and remember His faithfulness - that He will continue to bless me in the work of my hands and watches over my next journey through this new land. :)

A few colleagues came along to ask me how I was feeling... I must say I'm thankful that I am feeling a lot better than I expected! Mixture of sadness and excitement as I look ahead of what I don't know is to come, what God has intended for me. :p

Took a longer glance at the pantry and at the office. I must admit that leaving an organization this time as compared to 4 years ago is a totally different experience. 4 years ago, I was a more timid, rash yet enthusiastic person who seek more of my personal interests than anything else. And when I did left the office, I recalled that I felt lesser of the sadness and memories with the colleagues there. Today, as I prepare for this new season of life, I feel that I've grown to be more mature and courageous, less rash, more clear headed and hopefully still enthusiastic :) I love my job, my colleagues and God because this place is more than a job to me, but a family :)

"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
Deut 31:8

"I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name."
Rev 3:8

The desk that I worked on for at least 2 years :) the 2 years before this, I was a campus staff running around at SMU and SIM! :D

The creative wall that was hand drawn by our own staff that brings colors to our mundane office

The wall that has our Creative Communications (Creative Ministry of SCCC) Vision :) that constantly reminds us the reason why God called us to ministry. This shall be my motto in life in the next phase of my ministry at my new workplace too! :)

I know that God is preparing a good place for a new season of growth for me. Looking ahead! :D
These shall be His words of promises and strength as I enter into the Promised land that He has so laid before me :)

"One thing I ask of the LORD,
this is what I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD
and to seek him in his temple."
Psalm 27:4

"Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever."
Psalm 23:6

:)