Kel and Jan came to my place this morning hours before their second e-maths paper to clear up some more questions and doubts... they're now into the fifth minute of their paper as I'm typing this at 2:35pm.

Whether or not the results turn out good or bad, we know that it's in His hands... and for His purpose... and His glory.

Yeah. Sometimes we wonder how bad results will result in the manifestation of God's glory... well, if it's His glory and not ours that we're pursuing, then we've just got to trust that things will come to pass? :)

Some may think that Christianity is a hip and cool religion in which we'll be blessed with good health, good wealth and a million and one other things as we call on Jesus.

"I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead." - Philippians 3:10-11

Truth is, suffering is a hallmark of Christianity.

And truth is, you're not gonna get all the things you want that is of your own desire.

And just with the many disciples who were persecuted and slain... their faith didn't result in happy and joyful endings.

But thankfully faith isn't assessed by human successes.

We'll know when we hear Him say at the end of our journey...

"Well done, my faithful servant."

:)

All the best to Peter, Grace, Mich, Teck Liang, Zeky, Zephy, JonQ, David Lum and all others taking the paper as well!

IN CHRIST ALONE

In Christ alone will I glory
Though I could pride myself in battles won
For I've been blessed beyond measure
And by His strength alone I overcome
Oh I could stop and count successes
Like diamonds in my hand
But those trophies could not equal
To the grace by which I stand

Chorus:
In Christ alone I place my trust
And find my glory in the power of the cross
In every victory let it be said of me
My source of strength, my source of hope is Christ alone

In Christ alone will I glory
For only by His grace I am redeemed
And only His tender mercy
Could reach beyond my weakness to my need
Now I seek no greater honor
Than just to know Him more
And to count my gains
But losses to the glory of my Lord

Chorus:
In Christ alone I place my trust
And find my glory in the power of the cross
In every victory let it be said of me
My source of strength, my source of hope is Christ alone
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