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To be honest, as midnight struck & people said 'Happy New Year!' my mind was screaming  STOP, WAIT, REWIND PLEASE! I'm not done with 2023 - I'm not half the person I ought to be!  I'm not ready to go on. I felt left behind and weary. "The seasons march at Your command, The old departs, The new year comes." (Selah) Time zooms past or lingers painfully at the pace set by a sovereign, merciful God whose will and purposes are being fulfilled every passing minute.  The year won't slow down or expand to accommodate my agenda, but it does march steadily to the beat of its master drummer, conductor, composer.  Each year will not fail to accomplish His agenda. All the puzzle pieces, big and small, fall into place at exactly the right time. His sweet sovereignty over all things gives me grace to hope and wait with courage for the fulfillment of His promises. I can face the daunting challenges, heartbreaks, and joys of the new year with gladsome expectation. ...
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Bookmark: August 2023 (note: add links)

 Some causes for thanksgiving last August:

  • BRAVE by Faith by Alistair Begg (got as free audiobook)
  • Jason Roth - his modern English versions of Puritan classics
  • Reformed Pinays on Facebook (suggested by a friend)
  • Puritan Project Philippines on Facebook (found through above)
  • Gospel of JOHN study by BSF, Lesson 0 and Lesson 1
    • The Glory of Christ by John Owen (intro only!)
    • Expository Thoughts on John by J.C. Ryle
    • Songs - How low was our Redeemer brought, Sovereign Ruler of the Skies
  • Ask Pastor John episodes
  • Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke + many insightful YT interviews with Anna (helping me break bad phone/online habits and addictions such as escaping via fiction, shopping & overspending, compulsive reading/learning, "innocent" pleasures that rob me of time and energy for nobler pursuits.)
  • Quotes/excerpts - St. Augustine's Confessions (on need for new affections)
Note: I don't use social media often, but I am planning to allot some time to participate in the two FB groups above. They are answered prayers to be acquainted with more Reformed (and reforming) FILIPINOS. I am greatly encouraged by these groups. 

Health-context: BAD, myriad issues daily.
Regularly: getting sun exposure first thing in the morning, feeding dog, getting acupuncture, veggie shakes, walking after meals, sleeping (or trying to sleep) around 10pm

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