When I am asked to describe my 2020, I always say it’s a year of “GROWTH” for me. Though this year is full of uncertainties due to the pandemic and though I have lost some of the important things in my life and some people too, THIS YEAR HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO ME AND I HAVE A LOT OF THINGS TO REMEMBER AND BE GRATEFUL FOR. 😊

Back then in January, we received our TOTY (theme of the year) in my church which is “THE YEAR OF TIME AND SPACE”.

Reflecting on it, this year has really transcended time and space for me. I am so thankful how the Lord works in His ways that I can just be restful and He takes care of whatever that concerns me.

This month was also memorable because my friends and I attended the Planetshakers concert.

Some of my friends and I also started our monthly sessions of Bible study and doing devotional plans on the Youversion app.

In February, I got my work pass approved in the 2nd company I work here in SG.

My friends and I attended the Encounter Night in church.

I got attached, attended my first CNY celebration with his family, and got to experience going for visiting during CNY.

March is when online services started. And this month also marks the last time I cooked a dish. It didn’t go well so I never tried since then. 😅

Ending this month, the Lord spoke to me about my job. To cut the story short, I decided to apply for a job in a Christian preschool and I got shortlisted for interview.

Then, circuit breaker began in April. BUT, this is where I got interviewed in the job that I applied and offered the job right after the interview. Back then, we did the interview online because it was scheduled 7 April and circuit breaker started the same day, too.

Looking back, I know that this job application was Spirit-led and the Lord guided me on the steps all the way. The Lord has given me favour during this time of my job processing journey.

During this month, I am also one of the people who made Dalgona coffee 🤣 and watched Money Heist. 😅

This time is also a very trying time for me as I am away from my family and we are all on lockdown. I had moments where I felt depressed but I’m thankful for the friends I have in my church community who encouraged me during this period. It was hard but the Lord just continue to love on me despite my weakness during this period.

Coming to the month of May, I got my work pass approved. The Lord accelerated the time for me. I was supposed to wait for two weeks but I got it in 3 days! I can’t help but just to be so thankful because this is not my own works but His. If not with Him working on my behalf, I wouldn’t be able to finish all the processing just right in time.

During this month, I also had quality time with my family in the Philippines because we video call a lot rather than before. My parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, too!

At the last week of May, I was asked to go for swab test because it’s a requirement for all preschool teachers before going back to work.

June… My favourite month! It’s my birth month! This month is so happening because of the Legacy Reimagined camp that happened online and just nice for my birthday, too. We also received our “Give Me This Mountain” book from church.

Phase 2 begins in this month also.

When I turned 25, the Lord revealed to me that He has 5 times more blessings as I seek Him more and more. He assured me that my dreams and plans will come true as I dwell in His presence and trust Him in my journey.

This led me to the decision I have made in July. I broke up with my boyfriend on the last day of this month. It took me three weeks to think and finally decide. However, I finally felt so free and I felt so good that I followed what the Lord told me.

This month also marks my first time trying to eat durian. 🤮

August.. I celebrated my 3rd year in Singapore with my Filipino friends.

I went back to exercising because I felt that this is a way I can divert my attention and move on.
I have met a new friend during this time who was the reason why I was also pushed to exercise more.

I was also asked to take a break from serving this month which is very painful for me.

Coming to September, I still push through my exercise routines. I completed my 27km walk from Pasir Ris to Marina Bay with a friend. However, this is the last time I met this friend because he has to go back to his ex but the girl doesn’t like me.

This month, I also celebrated my 2nd year of being a fully baptised Christian. 🥳

And coming to the last two weeks of this month, I met a new friend who saved me from meeting an indecent guy once so we went out together instead.
Tried my first mala but not the spicy one.

Got delivered from the use of dating apps.

Last day of September also marks the beginning of my healing journey.

October marks the month where I went in Ikea for the first time together with my friend. Little did I know, this is the last day I will see him as well.

CG starts to meet physically in groups of 5 which I am very happy because I miss them.

Throughout this month, I also go out alone most of the time and just go through the healing process that I need to go through.

On this month, I also lost one of my dearest and closest friend. She passed away and I still can’t believe it during that time.

November.. My healing journey seems doing well even if it goes up and down sometimes. I have forgiven the people who have hurt me in the past and I have forgiven myself as well.

Bought my new laptop and I went on buying a lot of things this month which kinda helps me as well in my healing journey as I make myself happy. It’s like a reward for me.

I started my #GMTM28 series this month as well which I believe inspired and moved some readers who might have read it. I felt so blessed by the Lord that I can share about the things I have gone through because I believe that my healing is someone else’s blessing.

Coming to the last month of the year makes me feel so excited. First week of December is where we attended Zone X (I hosted my friends at home) and the following week is Impossible Conference. I loved attending these events as it lifts up my Spirit and I love the praise and worship segments as well.

I made new friends this month, too! Got my friendship restored with one of my dear sister in church. 💕

Had my Christmas Eve with Filipino friends at Toa Payoh and New Year’s Eve with CG.

Most importantly, my healing journey continues and it’s getting better and better. I pronounced myself healed in the name of Jesus. And I’m looking forward to next year of more encounter with Him.

So that’s all about the timeline of my 2020.
Looking back into it, I am so happy on the things that the Lord has done for me this year.
It’s really His Grace that superabounded in my life all throughout the whole year.

The Lord is so so good to me.
I am very expectant on what 2021 is gonna bring and I know my loving Saviour, Jesus is with me. ❤️