Happy Birthday, Isaiah!

I was up and went for my 10k. And after Mom took off, Isaiah and I went to Costco to check out the "Black Friday" goods... NOTHING... I just bought a few things for our household.

Anyhow... here is Isaiah's yearly update:

2024:

I started in the Claims Department of Nanshan Insurance Corp. and now works in the Customer Service Project Department. Even though I didn't pass all the required insurance examinations, I am still working at Nanshan. One reason is: I love my co-workers, but that's not enough to keep me from looking at future opportunities in the Financial Industry. Please pray for God to open the door or to take a step in faith.

I am still pursuing to look for a place to invest in with Mom and Dad's help. So far, the housing market in Taipei is just too 'hot'.

I need to lose weight. With my current job, I find that I am too lazy after work to really work out. I need to lose at least 5 kilos.

HOP is going to start a morning service for Young Adults. I will be part of the leadership group. Please pray.

I would love to take a trip to the States, so maybe in 2025 that will be a reality.

I am dating Fenny, who is not yet a believer. Please pray for her heart and willingness to take a step of faith. I met Fenny in April at a church sponsored social event. She also went to the UK for her masters and is two years older. She currently works as a Project Manager at View Sonic. Her family is from Kaohsiung. And we hit it off right away as we didn't just chitchat but really shared more openly about our views and opinions. She is willing to attend church and we do talk about God. 

Two more highlights are: Dad and I ran the Nanshan 12.5 run on November 10th and throughtout the year,  I also participated in other Nanshan sporting events. And towards the end of this year, I was invited to be a deacon at HOP.

So, what about 2025? I guess the theme would be: New Things. 

The verse that seems to speak to my heart is: Isaiah 43: 18-19.

Perhaps the Lord needs to make a way in the wilderness or streams in the wasteland in my life. Mom always tells me to kick the bad and pursue the godly, to make God my Firm Foundation and my Focus. 

That's my update for this year!

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For dinner tonight, we went to one of our favorite teppanyaki restaurants after Mom went to bed!

Daily Lovely Insight:

Seek Him First!