its a very easy-to-read book, cos it just flows, but it brims with so many issues that are relevant to me! it deals with kids who grow up in Christian families, which i think a large proportion of our church's youths belong to this category.

today's chapter was an extremely applicable one for me, and it was about taking things for granted. because too often, when we reach this state of familiarity, we lose our gratitude or forget why we should even be thankful! i realised that growing up in a Christian family is really a huge huge huge blessing! i cant imagine what it would be like if my whole family were non-Christian... cos right now, it feels like im in a sort of "safe haven" when i come home, and i can talk about whatever i want. but it would be way different if i were the only Christian ):

Being brought up in church, i feel extremely blessed that i never really had to put in any effort to try to make new friends, its seems like i have known them for my whole life! thats something i should be extremely thankful for, knowing the introvert that i am (:

i often take mummy for granted, cos she always fetches me around and makes sure i eat (im forgetful).

im thankful for my church (: im thankful that God has been with us for the past 50 years or so... and that even though we are not perfect, we are a work in progress! He is changing us so that we can better reflect His love and light (:

theres really so many things to be thankful for.. the list can go on!! but one thing that i often overlook, is being grateful for the bible. i know it sounds like something we Christians should never forget (because it is the basis of our faith) but i just realised while i was batheing this morning (haha) that what i read is the actual and precious words of GOD! im reading exodus now, and they are all true events! like these events really happened in history! i wonder how i had forgotten, and looked at the bible as just a few stories to teach us lessons, but it is more than just that! What would it look like if God suddenly appeared in a pillar of cloud in Singapore?? wouldnt it be the biggest news ever??? its just strange how anyone (myself included) could read exodus and not be filled in awe and wonder of the power and holiness of God! 

i guess its easy to recognise my ungratefulness, but it is so much harder to act on it! along the course of life, things that are bright are bound to become dull. but i guess one trick to reignite your thankfulness is to think about what life would be like if you didnt have it (Christian home, family, godly parents, church, bible, and JESUS)

i am utterly and extremely blessed! so much more than i deserve! 

don't let me lose my wonder