Season of Goodbyes

It has once again come to a season in our lives where people leave and go. At this point of time, our heart breaks and our tears flow.

Of late, I have been able to see one of my life long principles – to treasure every single person in my life. I’m thankful for God’s grace to show me this invaluable principle, and to date, it has taught me to treasure every single person in my life.

But this time, with God in my life, it has helped me to even broader my views. It is not just about the person leaving, or treasuring the person. But to know that every single detail and person in our life has been placed there for a reason and a purpose to fulfill.

And with this I realized that in all that we do, it matters a lot to the other person, and us in time to come. If we follow God’s plan closely and be constantly sensitive to His Holy Spirit, we will come to the realization that many things and situations are meant to deepen our relationship (with friends and God), and our character.

Today I just sent a really close friend off... My housemate to be exact. And a couple of days before I left, all the packing and moving of accommodation got both of us frustrated and weary. However, I would like to praise God and thank Him for all the people He have placed in my life, people who came to pray for me and people who came to help me. I knew that with my own strength alone, nothing would be solved. I desperately sought God's help together with the help of my wonderful brothers and sisters who came to my room to pray for us.

God saw all our hearts and He answered our prayers. A day before she left, she actually had a wonderful day at Sunnybank which she had never been before in her two years in Brisbane. She got to eat great Chinese food, tour Sunnybank, visit the Soy Cafe and other places. Seeing her so happy, I felt really happy. I really thank God for providing us with such a wonderful time and journey, and weather. Thank you, Robin, so much… and Eliza for all the wonderful jokes and fun. I’m sure seeing her so happy actually made us feel blessed for blessing others.

Blessing others is actually a blessing to us too, isn’t it?

It was hard to part. Today was the day she had to leave and as we waited in the hot sun for her cab to come, none came but praise God, for Rayson (an angel that appeared suddenly) happened to come by and offered to send her to the airport. More than answering my prayer, He even gave us more than what I expected. And praise God even more that Eliza managed to come together… it just makes me wonder about the amazing power of God, and His plan. We had a wonderful journey there, and I never thought I would be with her on the journey to the airport. The parting was horrible, and there were tears…. And I will really miss her...

Thank you so much Da ge. I’m sure you have touched Rosie’s heart by the way you blessed her and I’m sure she will be able to pass on the love to others in future. She was really touched… (I guess this is how love spreads... we can't return it to the same person, but we can always pass it forward...)

I really want to thank God for such a wonderful time, and for Him answering my prayers. Brothers and sisters, do keep in constant prayer with God, and He’ll give you favour and so will your life too, be filled with content and joy in all things that you do with Him. Nurture this everlasting relationship with Him, for it will take us to eternity.

Many are going to come and go again, especially in near future. But I will trust in His plans and learn to treasure everyone I have now so much more. Especially in our Church where people come and go so frequently, I have began to learn to treasure every single moment with each person to the fullest.

Our Father has never failed me, and neither will He will fail our friends and relationships, should we seek His plans and purposes in our daily walk. Draw close to Him, and He will too, draw close to you.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11

Even as my dear friend leaves Brisbane and continues in her walk in life and God, I pray and trust that God will continue to work in her life. Although I won’t see her, not in near future, but I know God will still work in her. And this will always remind me to trust in God’s timing. Just these two days, my faith have risen a lot.

Everything is appropriate in its own time. But though God has planted eternity in the hearts of men, even so, many cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end. – Eccl 3:11

Thus, I want to say that knowing God has broadened my perspective a lot, and that now I am not ashamed or afraid to walk in Christ, for He has done great to my life. Yes, blessed is he who has found the light of God.

Father, I thank you so much… You took away my regrets and gave me hope. Love you, Father.