Quite a year to remember — 2011. For many, the year to forget! But for me, it has been much better than the previous two years. Proof once again that my God is Faithful when I am Faithless. I hope I have learned a few things this year but I am stubborn and it always takes time to sink in.
Key points of Learning for 2011 (Random thoughts)
- The world is mostly Asian.
- The USA is in a daze and cannot control the future. USA = $15 trillion deficit, China = $3 trillion surplus.
- Zero Debt = Peace of mind.
- Being able to Give more equals Joy, Peace, Love, Contentment, Fullfillment, Freedom.
- Being able to Forgive is Difficult but equals Freedom.
- Harbouring Bitterness reduces your effectiveness to Serve and Give of yourself.
- People need the Lord.
- People change because they want to, not because you want them to.
- Sincere, unconditional Kindness is Rare, but needed.
- People, everywhere, appreciate being sincerely appreciated.
- Men are consumed with Money and act and react like animals for the love of money!
- Entitlement thinking is the first step to bondage and eventual destruction.
- I deserve but got life by the Grace of God. I am entitled to nothing.
- True Friends are Rare. Conditional Friends are Common.
- Children are a Blessing. Grandchildren are a double blessing and a delight.
- Fathers never stop thinking about their Daughter’s Safety and well being.
These are my first thoughts looking back on 2011………………………..more to come.