June is always an emotionally charged month for me. I observe, appraise, analyze, reflect and rejoice every June. I think it's because of some experiences from my past, especially what I discovered June 2004 which inspired the new person I am today.On the second of June this year, I adopted a new birthday. I stood in the congregation of the righteous and testified of God's faithfulness. Today is the last day of the month and I am still awed by God's faithfulness, particularly in my life and that of my nuclear family.
My first son became five years this month. He also graduated from preschool. He is starting kindergarten and he passed, won, and will start ... (tears of joy reamed my eyes). Why do I still shed tears of joy and gratitude? I am such an emotionally-passionate person. I amaze myself many times with the degree of emotion I have and express.
Someone told me the highest level of joy is contentment. There is some truth to that. I am so content. God has been very very good to me. When I'm sad, I cry, when I'm exicted, I cry and when I'm grateful, I cry. I also smile, dance and shout, but I still cry. Especially when the victory I won is not due to my own ability.
Five years ago, when God made me a mother, I had no idea what that position of stewardship would cultivate in me. Now as I see the fruit of my labour and the rewards of grace, faith, hope through obedience to God's word, I can only shed tears of joy and gratitude.
It's June again, and I'm singing the tune of praise to my God.
