I was going through some of my old pictures in my multiply account and I realized how God has done miraculous changes in my life. (Yes, miraculous!)
Years ago, (I cringe with that introduction), I was this carefree, funny, hilarious and always excited young lady. Take a look at this picture and you will agree with me. 
Honestly, yes I was a happy person,with so much laughter almost every minute, but I was not sure where I was heading. Or what I should be doing.
I was everywhere, doing everything, without really focus and purpose.
And with the Lord’s goodness, He called me and started to establish me in His purposes. I can say, that I am not “so funny” now. My team in the office often thinks that I am stern and serious at work.
It’s not because God has taken away the “fun” in my life. But I guess, God has re-arranged my life in a way that I will desire His joy and not just… fun.
Oh His joy…His unspeakable joy! It is like a treasure that you need to dig deeper to get the purest form. This joy is not smile-deep kind, but heart, soul and spirit-deep kind of joy. That even in the midst of trouble, you will thank Him for the abounding joy.
This is what keeps me from continuing and moving forward. His Joy that was set before me and enables me to endure the cross.
And for 2012, this believer in the marketplace will be entering new seasons at work. Great things are yet to come! 
