Ten months into Part 2 of MBTS

In half a month's time, October 2012 will be officially over. Goodness me.

(Is it my age or what? I don't remember time flying past so quickly when I was younger.)

It has been 10 months since I embarked on part II of my MBTS journey. Some of my friends (whom I got to know since part I) will be graduating from the seminary in 2-3 weeks time. Being the sentimental person I am, I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I am glad that they are finally getting their degrees and leaving to serve in the ministry/mission fields of their calling. On the other hand, I dread missing them when we return for the new term next year. The paths of some ~ unless you count Facebook and other long-distance correspondence means ~ I realize that they might not cross mine again till we arrive at the land-fairer-than-day.

However, I am thankful that I am getting used to part II...even though I began a little unconvinced and fearful. God has been gracious to provide my needs - as He already did in part I, albeit in different ways. Part II came with a new job, new relationships (meaningful ones too), new ministry roles to help me grow, new giving opportunities, new learning challenges and new faith stretchers. While I don't know when Part II will end (tentatively Nov 2014) and if there would be a part III, I want to be very contented with my status quo and enjoy part II as much as God meant me to. More than anything, I'd like to finish Part II a better Christian than I was prior... closer to God, a better servant/minister, a more faithful wife/friend, more courageous for the cause of Christ, quicker to listen, slower to speak... and with a more teachable heart.

In the next 2 months (before 2012 adjourns), I'd like to reflect on what I can do better the next year and by God's help, refresh my foci in life especially regarding mission/ministry (and therefore the equipping) and marriage.