I have just arrived in Jakarta with the fragrance of sweet memory of Solo is still in my mind! I really enjoyed my trip and praise the Lord once again for the opportunity. And by the way, now I am heading to the 6th semester of my study, thanks be unto God!
The dorm is not yet very crowded, since some of us are still in their hometowns. It's very good to see them again in a new readiness to welcome and share life's experience together. Just like what Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784) said "A man, Sir, should keep his friendship in constant repair." :D. That was one among other things which moved my thought during my trip in Solo given that I was in a new setting and place, where there exist again another opportunity to get to know other persons and become their friend. And that made me think of my 'how to relate' pattern. In my weaknesses, I realize too often what were in my past, in my childhood still have enough if not strong influence in my lack of social skill. Yet, again and again it is very great to trust The Lord and rest in Him, asking always His mercy knowing that I am very insufficient but He is Almighty thus let His Love be perfect in my weaknesses. And ... Happy new year, my beloved friends and readers!
Glory to God for st
ill allowing me to live the new year in His mercy. I am enjoying very much reading An Athonite Gerontikon: Sayings of the Holy Fathers of Mount Athos, an awesome book to read in the beginning of this year sent by a friend of mine! And still under the shadow of great feast of Holy Nativity of Lord Jesus Christ, it has been a great and solemn week. I would say, "Happy Holy Nativity! Selamat Hari Natal! С Рождеством Христовым!" to everybody!Lord, have mercy!
Welcome back, brother! Thanks be to God for all His blessings to you. May He grant you more and more grace and good experiences in this new year. Work and study hard, pray constantly, love the people around you, and always say Yes when the Lord says, Follow Me! Christ is born! Glorify Him! He is in our midst!
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