My morning prayer with the sweat in my eyes

God, when I looked at the first two sentences in the Christmas card from Core Team Family to my parents, I broke down in tears. And I can't stop even I am writing this. And I still cannot finish the card. Seeing all those applause with love, I deeply feel like I'm so unworthy. What virtues do I have to make my friends feel this is an honour and blessing to know me? If You choose to reveal my dark side to people, if You keep track of my sins and unfaithfulness, I can't even stand in front of You. You just have so much mercy and grace on me.

Lord, I have been stressed out in the storm, but thank You so very much for this profound timely comfort and encouragement. It means so much to me.

To me, receiving all these heart-moving recognition is a much much much greater blessing than getting an A from any course, or finishing an epic paper. Really, grades and self-oriented career achievements are nothing in eternity. God, no matter how my life course is going to be, on the day I see You, I hope I could hear "You are my faithful child" from You. This is better than any treasure one can ever have. 

My life is full of blessings because Your presence is always with me, and because of the faithful families and friends around me.

"Standing on this mountaintop, looking just how far we've come. Knowing that ever step, You were with me. Never once did I ever walk along. You are Faithful, God, You are Faithful." (Never Once)

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me 
in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever."
Psalm 23:1-6.

Thank You so much, Lord!!!

Never Once

Standing on this mountaintop

Looking just how far we've come

Knowing that for every step

You were with us

Kneeling on this battle ground

Seeing just how much You've done

Knowing every victory

Is Your power in us

Scars and struggles on the way

But with joy our hearts can say

Yes, our hearts can say

Never once did we ever walk alone

Never once did You leave us on our own

YOU ARE FAITHFUL, GOD, YOU ARE FAITHFUL

Scars and struggles on the way

But with joy our hearts can say

Never once did we ever walk alone

Carried by Your constant grace

Held within Your perfect peace

Never once, no, we never walk alone

Every step we are breathing in Your grace

Evermore we'll be breathing out Your praise

YOU ARE FAITHFUL, GOD, YOU ARE FAITHFUL

YOU ARE FAITHFUL, GOD, YOU ARE FAITHFUL

With all my love,
Chris