Pruning for perfection

Lost a dear friend today. She went home to be with the Lord, after a good fight for close to 2 weeks.

Am reminded of the fragility of life. Last saw her in August when I was back and we agreed to meet up again in April. Just finished my Jazz piano exams today when my Nokia beeped and there flashed the shocking message from Singapore. Was shocked, devastated, saddened... actually couldn`t think properly cos i guess the first reaction is usually denial and disbelief.

My friend was a good and faithful servant of God, thank you God for the friendship and many things that I could learn from her.

Been asking God a lot of questions recently: What are You trying to teach me? Is this the beginning of closure for sushiland?

I guess God is teaching me lessons in humility, time and time again, cos I keep forgetting that it is Him who enables me and somehow I keep letting my head get big and swollen from all the "I am so walking right with God now" moments.

This is the pruning season. Ouch. Painful.

But I will praise You, despite the darkness.
But I will thank You, in spite of the pain.
Because You love me enough, to take action before I fall even deeper.
Despite Your own pain.
Thank you for angels.
I know I am where I am today, who I am today, because of many silent prayers from people who care so much.
Teach me Lord, to have a heart so filled with your compassion and humility.
I will press on,
not my will but Yours be done, I will say.
I will put on my courage,
for I am your house.

"It is painful now but you will feel much better, if you drink more of this medicine called Humility."

J1 and J2, eat manna together and let`s strive on! ganbatte!!