Thoughts: Hannah's Blog

Every year, towards the final weeks, I take time to retrospect and go over how the year has gone by and take time to thank God for His grace in carrying me through yet another year. If not for his grace, I’d not be where I am today.

Like every other year, this year too has had its highs and lows. There are people who only look for high points in life and feel disappointed when they feel like they haven’t achieved enough. There are people who agonise over their low points in life and feel miserable about it. There is nothing wrong in both, I have done this multiple times over the years before, sometimes I am the former and sometimes I’m the latter. 

This year I’ve been questioning what considers as an achievement to me personally. What defines a year as being good? Is it promotion at work? Moving to a new job with better pay? Moving to a bigger house? Buying a new car? Getting married? Giving birth? Celebrating children’s achievements?

Over the years, I’ve considered these and celebrated these milestones as well. I always remember the years each of these things have happened to me. If you consider from this list, then I have not “achieved” anything this year. 

But that doesn’t mean I’m not growing, I’m not missing out on anything, I am grateful to God for all the blessings that I get to enjoy so far. As I grow older, (wiser?) I tend to lean towards considering good health as a big blessing! In life, we take things for granted at times. God has been my Good Shepherd and I have lacked nothing.

Last year there were so many changes on every side, that I was overwhelmed. I felt like a plant being uprooted and taken to a different location and planted there.

This year felt quiet and less chaotic compared to the last. I’d say this year the change was more internal, I feel like I’m growing roots. Nothing visible on the outside, but I feel some strange sense of calm amidst all the storms I got to face. 

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! – Isaiah 26:3

Time and time again, God proved his faithfulness and taught me daily dependence on him. I can do nothing without Christ. 

Time and time again, He sent his word, strengthened my soul and sustained me. I stand only by his grace.

Ending this year with a grateful heart and a note of thanks to God my Saviour, for meeting my every need and being my everything.

Good bye 2025! Thank you for the lessons!

2026, please be nice!