25 April 2011

A generous dose of grace

John 1:16
Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. 

I had the wonderful privilege of celebrating my 35th birthday in Japan last year as a work assignment was given to me. This year, it was a belated opportunity to head to Taipei for work the day after my 36th birthday. Such is the privilege of God's goodness in my life.

It may not seem to be much of a big deal, but just to be out of town to experience a short and light business trip amidst the cool spring weather is really one of life's great blessings that I enjoy. Most business trips are heavy duty and exhausting, but this was had a light agenda that made me wonder why I was needed to be there. But, when I have a 5-star hotel to stay in with a great breakfast to indulge, I count my blessings.

Our life is often littered with instances like this where we should reflect at how God gives more than enough. Even in the midst of the office restructuring turbulence, its pleasant to be given such breaks so there is less mental duress.   

God is good.
M.