Learning Progress

The first week of February has passed. I observed I can only meet 60% of my plans. Some people get disheartened for not being able to meet their New Years Resolution. But, not for me. I know my initial plans are always ambitious. So, I just have to adjust my plans in accordance to my physical condition. Those unaccomplished goals can be carried forward to next year's objectives and be met over time.

One of my objective was to join Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). I found one close to my home and will be joining the class on 16 Feb 09 (Monday). I am excited because I want to grow more in God's word.

My Korean language study plan is lagging behind. I tried watching news in Korean thinking the news programme may assist me in pronunciation and listening skills. I remembered I learnt good Japanese pronunciation that way. But, news in Korean is too hard for me. Thus, I decided to watch Korean drama instead.

Last Saturday morning, I had a headache. So, I missed one Korean language class. I think I am in trouble because now my textbook is all written in Korean. So, missing one class can mean a hard time catching up since I do not know enough Korean to efficiently self study.

As for my Keyboard class on Sunday evening, I tend to catch on to the teacher's teaching quite quickly. So, I usually do not need to practice much to be ready for school. But, I still have lots to learn to play music well. I figured if I continue learning, by the time I retire from a full-time working life, I should be ready to serve God related to children's music ministry.

Yes, apart from work, I have many other learning activities that is adding on to an already hectic schedule. But, I never lose sight of why I started on these activities. Honestly, I do not know how long I will live and if I will ever live to the age of retirement when I plan to focus more of my energy in God-serving work. But, I like to think that even while I train now, I am serving God and getting myself ready for Kingdom work. Actually, I think as I train now, I am doing Kingdom work.

I need to keep my heart, brain, eyes and ears open when God asks me to stop. Because, I know my heart's desire deceives me into holding on to things that God may not desire me to hold on for my own good. I need to be disciplined in holding myself in check. Indeed, may God help me because I have lots of limitations!