I was deeply touched when I saw all the images of the African people in the video. God reminded me of you. Do you remember, the very first time when we talked to one another, we became best friends so quickly because of so many similarities we had? It's as if God created us to be soul-sisters. I was so happy and moved when you shared with me that it's your dream to be a doctor and volunteer in Africa. It must be Him again to let me watch this video. He wants to tell me that our friendship was woven by Him and He treasured it. He also wants me to share with you the message He has for you as you start your school year.
More than 2 years has passed since I first knew you. God has used you powerfully to shape me into the person He wants me to be, even though you might not see it. Through you, He affirmed me of the road He wants me to embark on in the future. I would not be able to choose Occupational Therapy if I did not have so many signs from God through you.
In year 1, God has strengthened us to stand together when I felt there's no one else in class care. I always wanted to protect you, comfort you through your pain and support you in every area of your life. It's this desire to look out for you, be there for you that gave me strength and motivation to go to school each morning. You're so fragile to me that I wanted to be strong for you. Until now I still believed the reason why God let me study in IJC is because of you, and I thank God for that.
In JC2, I made mistakes after mistakes. I knew God has used you so many times to talk things out with me. But I couldn't do a single thing you said to me. My pride was so high that I believed I was the superhero girl in someone's life when I was not at all. I was fallen so deep into the mess that I started to drift away from God, and from you. How the devil can use my pride to tear me away from every good thing that God intended for me. The consequences of my stubbornness were razors to my wounded heart. And I was afraid to share it with you. I was afraid to come back to God. I'm sorry if you felt alone last year. I failed to be the friend that you needed. Yet there's always a silver lining in every black cloud. God has pulled me through in the end. And He did it through you and the people you brought to my life :).
So many things happened to our lives this year. Sweet and bitter. But I'm glad that God has used us to support each other again. He has delivered us from the highs and the lows. God has granted you the patience and wisdom to reach out to me, and I'm so grateful for that. His hands are strong upon our friendship, though there are times I failed Him and failed you.
Back to the video again :). God has shown me He is faithful to us and His purpose stands no matter what happens. Remember the first time when you told me you wanted to be a doctor to help the African people and I said I wanted to help the disabled people (at that time I didn't even know it's a health profession). Now God has put you in Medicine and me in Occupational Therapy. To me, this has a profound meaning. God taught me that He is bigger than all my sins and mistakes. He still can use such a sinner like me for His purpose. And He has a message for both of us.
"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit - fruit that will last... This is my command: Love each other" (John 15: 16-17)
You see dear, how much God love us that He sent His words of truth to encourage us :). So whatever tough things you might meet during the years ahead in your course, remember God will carry you through, because He has chosen and appointed you in this course to bear fruit - fruit that will last. And the fruit is love. God predestined for you to be a doctor so you can love His children in the way that no one else can. So keep reaching out, keep pressing on to the end of the race, knowing that your victory is secure.
God loves you deeply.
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