there is something that i do every single year, that is to reflect my year and of course set new year resolutions.

So here you go. my take on 2008.

2008 has truly been glorious.

after years of wanting to rise up, to do more, i see myself stepping into another realm, of leadership, of servanthood, of love, peace and joy. we have indeed all grown.

2007 was xiaoting's comeback yr, when God really did a work in my heart, strengthened me once again to keep on running for Him. and in 2008, i see His grace, mercy and love. it was amazing.

1. we finally saw the cg multiplying. it's a year where i witness the faithfulness of God. and know that nothing is impossible. if only we pray and believe. and with that, e489 was birthed forth. it's a dream come true. wow.

2. i stepped out, and did minorE. honestly, that was no regrets and it was all worth it. one of the best things i've done in ntu. through it all, i saw His grace and hand at work in my life. and i really learnt what does it mean to engage the marketplace.

3. being part of ntu ministry. being part of happening camp, helping out in the ministry and getting to know a whole bunch of awesome ntu friends.

4. citynews was birthed forth from a vision. yes truly like wad MT said, we don't just talk the talk, we walk the walk. he truly demonstrated wad that meant with his life.

5. being part of Asia conference, GSIF, camp alive, and everything that God gave me a chance to experience this year.

6. My first mission trip to that land that He has called me to. My first time interpreting and preaching in Mandarin. This year, i have officially become an interpreter as well.

7. Openings after openings. It's beyond what i can count.

i feel blessed. blessed with all the opportunities that came my way. blessed with a great church and awesome leaders. blessed with great friends and relationships.

it was a year of stretching, stepping out, rising up, breaking limitations, and truly, He has done exceedingly, abundantly above all that I asked or imagined.

and with that, i would like to extend my thanks to

1. my cg. E357! They are the most awesome people anyone can lead. Yes there r ups and downs, there are good and bad days, but God has been so good. I love you all.

2. MY subzone. You are the best team and co-workers anyone could have. I love your craziness, your joy, your spirit of fighting together, your love for people. To sum it up, i love u all. Thank you for giving me a chance to serve and run together with you. To a greater 2009!

3. My minorE friends. they have been the most adorable people to work with. I love minorE batch 14. it would be one of my most precious memories in NTU.

4. Saturday boys. Words cannot express my thanks and love. Thank you for the friendship over the years. You guys are awesome.

5. Pastor, for believing in me always. It's a privilege to serve under you. You're truly an inspiration to me.

6. Meiyan, for being my mentor and friend. Truly, without you, there would not be xiaoting today. Thank you for the love and discipleship all these years. It's truly an honour to serve you and run your vision.

7. Last but not least, for my Lord. thank You for being King and Lord, and more than that, a friend, a brother, a father in my life. without you, all this could not have been possible. I LOVE YOU JESUS. (like what the song says, our love goes on and on.)

just a sidenote:
to my gd fren. i am happy for you. it's amazing how God works in miraculous ways, and i believe He has a tremendous plan for ur life. Thank you for being my fren. Yes you nv fail to be there when i need you, and i appreciate that. i believe 2009 will be greater. thank you for putting up with my wilful ways all these yrs.

and to yl. when i look back at 08, i am amazed by how God moves. I rem how we were toking abt it at the end of 07, and before we knew it, He had come true. you are so near. reach for the stars.

on the last day of 2008, i was given this award. The Valedictorian Award. First feelings was that of overwhelm. truth is, there are many more awesome CGLs in YK. To be awarded this among so many was a privilege. I am truly humbled.

As i stood there, and thinking back, i knew it was His grace at work. His grace that enabled me to lead and disciple. and i knew, i was standing there by His grace.

it was a reminder, that in 2008, i got to where i wanted to go. and another reminder, that this is only the beginning. if this award was given to me 1/2/3 years ago, it would have been different. because now, besides the feelings of joy, the trophy starts at my shelf, reminding me, xiaoting, there's so much more for you. looking at it does not remind me of the past, but the future, all that He has in store in 2009. It's a reminder to get up and move on.

I did once think, maybe i have already arrived. But towards the end of the yr, God began speaking to me in different ways, to remind me, ting, there's so much more.

so i am thankful for 2008, n i m really looking forward to 2009.

it's the yr i will graduate, cease being a student, and step into society.

wow.

今年，我发现到，以我独身一人，我真的做不到。我需要他，也需要一个团队。他的好，我铭记在心。因为我知道，如果不是他，这一切真的不会发生。谢谢你为我做的一切，我会展望未来，我会成为更好的一个人。

stay tuned for my NY resolutions. haha. it should be up soon.