Day 2- You are not an accident

1. You are alive because God wanted to create you!
2. God prescribed every single detail of your body. He deliberately chose your race and nationality. He also determined the natural talents you would possess and the uniqueness of your personality.
3. Many children are unplanned by their parents, but they are not unplanned by God.
4. (To me, this is the most reassuring and touching part.) God says, "I have carried you since you were born; I have taken care of you from your birth. Even when you are old, I will be the same. Even when your hair has turned grey, I will take care of you. I made you and will take care of you."

- taken from Rick Warren's "The Purpose-Driven Life".

There are indeed certain negative aspects of my personality that I am struggling to accept.

The first one is being egoistic (self-centred). I often tend to be only concerned about my feelings and my preferences or dislikes.

Secondly, I desire to seek righteousness (morality) but I have found that I actually lack the courage to act in righteous ways.

Thirdly, although I try to be compliant (willing to carry out orders without protest) to my mother's every command or wish, I am not hundred per cent sincere or honest to my mother. I find myself not being able to confide with her and there are more things I try to hide from her. In that sense, I don't show enough filial piety.

These are the top three weaknesses that I am conscious and can immediately think of. Of course, I may have other weaknesses that I may not be even aware of. I would like to offer all these weaknesses to the Lord and may the Lord purify me. I want to be more like Him in my words, actions and thoughts. Lord, please have mercy on me and save me.