Happy 21st Birthday!

Well, where should I start? I guess I can start with this:
I can never imagine a birthday can be that simple and sweet.
(hmmm... kinda lousy opening eh?)

People have been asking me if I had celebrated my birthday.
If it was the old me, I would say no. And really unsatisfied with how my birthday celebration went. I would demand more people to celebrate it with me.
More presents. More wishes. More phone calls.
What's more, it's my 21st Birthday!!!!!!!!!! It's supposed to be SPECIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's what I used to think. I used to think and sort of plan out that I will have a huge and glamorous 21st birthday celebration. Everyone will come and bring me presents.

I agree, I was very self-centered.
And I confess that I can still be quite selfish sometime.

But this year, my birthday is very different. So different.

God just give me this revelation that the only true joy I can find is in Him.
Not the friends around (even though I do love them! and they bring so much joy to me)

I am so thankful for God revealing that to me.
I am so grateful that He completely change me in that area: seeking attention!
When I am not trying to desperately seeking everyone's attention on my birthday and for human companionship but a heavenly presence of the Lord, I have so much peace.

I am so thankful that my birthday fall on Friday this year, which is an Ignite night!!!!
I got to see so many people that I love and who love me dearly. I received so many blessings from them.

Oh no. They did not have a birthday cake or any glamorous party for me.
But I am grateful.
These people mean so much to me that they keep reminding me of how God has been loving me and broke through my fear of loneliness and brought such wonderful family into my life.

Above all, of course, I found peace in Him. Nothing is better than spending our days in seeking the presence of the Lord.
I am reminded once again about how precious I am in His eyes. How His love has remained even though my faith was shattered. I guess the first question I am going to ask Him when I meet Him face to face in heaven, is "How can You be so faithful to me?" (this is a hard one because I have so many questions to ask!)

Anyway, thank you everyone for your wishes and blessings! May God bless you abundantly with peace and grace.

Side note 1: My lovely housemates and "neighbors?" threw me a surprise last night with a "boiling water story" (failed I might add haha), a birthday song, a too-creamy-birthday cake, and a fabulous perfume! Nothing glamorous but I can feel the sincerity. I am truly blessed. Thank you so much! Love you girls........ and a guy? Hahaha....


Side note 2: I got the most precious 21st birthday present ever = BIBLE!!!!!!! It's so cute and lovely! Thank you to Bev, Ivan, Gary, Darren and Michelle =)