As I Bid Goodbye To 2020

Dear 2020,

Thank you so much for making me realize a lot of wonderful lessons. You are such a tough year, but I learned so much because of the things that you made me experience. People may not appreciate you, but I believe that God allowed things to happen for a reason. You made me realized the most important things in my life. The unexpected events that happened powerfully revealed my heart, and because of the pain I experienced this year, I was able to receive God’s strength. In my weakness, God became my only source of courage.

You taught me how to accept my mistakes. It was a hard road. I thought I can never recover from the wrong things that I did. But you simply taught me how to surrender. The unexpected events that happened this year made me realize that I can never control the things around me, but I can absolutely control myself. You taught me how to deal with my negative emotions. Each day became a fresh start for me to change the things that I did wrong. You gave me so many chances, and I can feel the presence of God embracing me through the process.

Thank you for all the heartaches. Thank you for the pain. I never knew what love was not until I choose to stay despite what I experienced. It’s totally a different journey for me. It’s new, and a lot of things changed. But then, the more changes I experienced, the more I realized how faithful God is in my life. Despite all the things that happened, He stayed with me. He never abandoned me this year. He was there keeping my heart together when it was about to break into pieces.

Because of you, I realized that there’s no pain too deep that God can’t heal. There’s no fear that He can’t take away. And there’s no heart too broken that God can’t mend. The challenges are worth it because I saw the hands of God moving in the midst. His love was always there, especially in moments when I can’t accept myself. He made me feel so secured, and He gave me rest.

Goodbye, 2020. You will be remembered because of the things that you allowed us to experience. And may the people remember not just the negative events, but also the strength that they received. May they remember the grace that sustained them. Above all, may they appreciate the One who’s been there for them all throughout the year.

Yours Truly,

One of your Students