21 September, 2013

3 ans plus...

I am now 3 years older than Jesus was when He died (on the cross as Saviour of the world, before rising as Lord, commissioning His followers and ascending to heaven).

(Oh, well, technically 3 years and 1 day.)
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Another year to reflect on what the last 36 years have been worth.
What have I achieved?
Where am I going (or what is my ultimate destination?)
What should the rest of my life look like (whatever time God gives me between my past achievements and my future destination)?


The answer to the 1st question: Nothing, without God.
.. My current standing before Him (saved/assured of eternal life & sinless perfection);
.. my sometimes verbatim knowledge/memory of whole chunks of the Bible;
.. my ability up until last weekend to turn 4 types of double pirouettes even on a weak L leg;
.. my gradually stabilising financial situation;
.. my completed childcare, gifted ed., primary ed., music & French qualifications;
.. my better-than-the-average-person's relationships with family, church, work & ballet people..
..all these accomplishments, God has done for me. (ISAIAH 26,12.)

The answer to the 2nd question: Eternal life; heaven; the direct presence of God my Saviour & Father & the Lord Jesus Christ.

The answer to the 3rd question:
".. if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace."
{ACTS 20,24^(!!).}


L/T.

^(!!) Ideally. Note I said "should" - this is regrettably not a reflection of actual life events..! So if you pray nothing else...please pray this verse for me!)
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P.S. Thank you, friends, for your messages on my Wall on f'book.
Whatever you wrote has been transferred here in your honour.
To protect your anonymity, I've only used your initials...

CL(sport.)
happy birthday -----ia!! hope you had a great day :P

CL(musiq.)
happy birthday ----tia :)
hope you had a lovely day today!
:)

DB
Happy Birthday. Hope you have a fantastic day!

EC
Happy birthday ----tia (: !

ET
Happy birthday and have a lovely day!

GC(Z)
Happy birthday t---!!

IZ
Happy birthday ----tia!! :)

JA(C)
Happy Birthday -------a!

JS
Happy birthday T---!"

KC
Happy birthday from old London town! Hope things are well back in Oz. :)

LZ
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

MW(R)
Joyeux anniversaire ma soeur dans le Christ!

NC
Happy Birthday!!!!

NP(Y)
Happy b'day T---! Hope u had an awesome day!

NT(M)
Happy birthday ----tia! Hope you've had a lovely day!

NW(C)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ----TIA!!! <3 ^_^

OD
joyeux anniversaire!

PT
Happy Birthday, ----tia - or bon anniversaire!

rw
happy bday!

rBY
hey! happy birthday =) hope you have a blessed bday! x

SbP
Hullo! Happy birthday!!!!!

TC(jeune)
Happy birthday, dear T---! Have a fantastic one!

TC(aînée)
Happy birthday t---! Hope you have a blessed day and that your leg is feeling better :-)

VT
Happy bday -----ia

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ajt
All the very best:) Happy birthday!

AK
Happy birthday, ----tia! I hope that you've had a great day. Blessings to you. :)

AL(jeune)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

AL(aîné)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

CD
Happy Birthday :) I no idea what is your age but it's nor really matter, keep the smile and God bless you

DF
happy birthday, T---! have an amazing day!

FDCF
Joyeux Anniversaire et Bonne continuation ;)

JC
Happy Birthday ~

KD
Happy birthday L..C..!

KW
Happy birthday!

NF
Happy birthday.=)

PYJ
happy bday --t! :)

TK
Dear cousin, have a happy happy birthday! May God bless you richly and guide you

TN
Happy Birthday!!!!!

TT
Happy birthday ----tia!

WW
Joyeux anniversaire!! :)"