TOEIC test

After taking the test, I dreamed that I was disappointed my score. I think I still cared about the test for which I prepared about 2 months. Four colleagues took the same exam on July 2011.

Although I had taken the TOEFL and GRE (horrible verbal score), they are outdated. I also hope to seek a new job on the field of Human Resource Development. I might need something new in my resume. Finally, I get a 490/460 hearing/reading in this TOEIC test. Thanks God for your blessings.

Romans 1

1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God.
9 God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you.
14-16 I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are at Rome. I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then for the Gentile.

In this chapter, I saw Paul's humbleness and God's love. First, Paul called himself a servant. I myself often ignore the relationship between God and myself. I call Him Father but oftentimes disobey Him. Paul is a model of obedience. He regarded God's plan as his priority, which was preaching the gospel to all the nations.

Second, God's great love shows in His salvation. Whoever believes in God will be saved and receives the righteousness from Him. We are sinner and do wrong things all the time, but God does not give us up. Simply believing sounds simple, but having faith throughout our lives is not that simple, I think. May God strengthens me, my family and friends to have faith in You.

2011 New Year's resolution

Today's afternoon, I talked to MARU about my recent life. I said I felt less motivated and spent time on useless things. I think I ought to read the Bible everyday. Maru agreed with me and suggested to post our readings on the blog. We soon made a agreement to read Romans and began it today.

After coming back, I cleaned up my room where I haven't make huge change for one or two years. Now, I need to overcome the inertia in my life.