Life is short (Ps.144:4).  It is guided by God and rarely works out as we plan (Pr.16:9). But Christ tells us to wholeheartedly trust him without any concession to fear (Jn.14:1). He has also told us to number our days and to remember how fleeting our lives really are (Ps.39:4-5; 90:12). Before we know it, our time on this earth will be over (Ps.103:15-16). Therefore, it is exceedingly important to diligently give our all to fulfill our purpose and finish the task for which God has made us (Ac.20:24). It is my hope that I can continually make progress in doing and being what Christ has directed for my life. I am reliant on God’s mercy and I am motivated by his grace. It is my prayer that I can make a difference for God’s kingdom as his gracious hand bears fruit in and through my life, my family and my ministry.