New year. New post…. and what better way to start this than by giving you an update of what happened since my last blog post.

The last quarter of 2021 was indeed shaky. It shook me to the point I almost gave up my dreams and became stagnant. I mean it was really a matter of life. It is only by God’s grace that I’m able to face 2022 hopeful.

I had another test (a different kind of test) to check my health. Thankfully it gave a negative result (this is not C_V_D). I also recently had a follow up check up with my doctor (although online), to which she thankfully agreed it was a good result. Still, I need prayers as I try to improve my health. I’m not done yet. This February, I’ll have another test. Hopefully by then I’m way better.

With the new lessons I have carried from my shakiest moments of 2021, I now slowly embrace the first half of 2022 with more appreciation in life and a better view of God’s faithfulness and power over my life. To be honest, I realized I have always known these lessons, yet it was only recently that I gained a better grasp at it. Now, my primary goal for this year is being better at INVESTING.

Investing TIME
Investing FINANCES
Investing TALENT
and investing my ENERGY

I may be beyond 20s and now a few years away from my 40s, yet I am humbled at how God shaped me.

Before the year ended, I started looking back and regretting the time lost when I could have done something. But as I do this, I also started to forgive myself by praying and trusting God’s purposes for me will always prevail — especially after realizing those were the years I was still focused on my own abilities and talents and not God’s power over me.

Finally having a better grasp everything I do should be done through God’s power over my life rather than my own ability changed how I set my goals for this year. But yes, I need to working prioritizing where and how I invest all of me.

For now, I can only share this amazement. I pray to be more empowered to only do things that matters — to continue growing into a selfless and humble person that I may only rely on God.

Life is but fleeting. But everyday, He gave us strength to see and appreciate how marvelous His plans are for us everyday!

May you have a blessed and more prosperous 2022!