Hi everyone!

I hope you all are having a productive and God-pleasing break! :) I have been back in Beijing for a couple of days already. I am so happy to be home!!! :D I went to church on Sunday and I got to see a few of my friends. We shared with each other what we learned during these past few months and it was really awesome to see how much we have grown in the Lord.

Devotionals have been great! I read Romans 9 a few days ago and it was about the Absolute Sovereignty of God. Romans 9:11-12 said, "Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad– in order that God’s purpose in election might stand: not by works but by him who calls - she was told, 'The older will serve the younger.'" It is the ultimate sovereignty of God in choosing who the beneficiaries of the promise will be. It is not because of works, but because of Him who calls; not even faith is a condition. I felt a passion to just see and bask in God's supremacy in absolutely everything. God's sovereignty brings us assurance because He is in control over everything.

I also spent some time with a few of my non-Christian friends. When my friends asked me how college was, I would take the chance to tell them about GOC and how much it has influenced me. But they don't seem too interested in knowing anything more. Please pray that God will soften their hearts and also for me to have boldness and confidence in sharing the gospel. Thanks so much. I pray that you will all continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord! Merry Christmas!