“Life” the greatest gift of all.

The first day being in UPSI, it feels so different, being among thousands of people and not even knowing who they were. It feels kind of lonely and awkward as I was clueless when it comes to making friends. But as time flies, it begin to feel just right, I can manage myself well here. Meeting new people and being as a part of an unknown community.

My mom told me this one thing before coming to UPSI, “Find a church. No matter what you do always seek for God first and He will grant you all the things you wanted and all your needs before even asking for it.” And my mom was right, I did not know what I really wanted from God, I just came here to study, to finish this whole thing, wait for graduation day, and come back to Sabah. But, I discover that God has his own plan. I realize that he want me to be a part of something here. Something that will gradually change my point of view towards this one thing called “Life” I was so grateful for this gift from Him. I found a community of people who treats me as if I am one of their family members. I met this group of people after months attending Sunday service at a local church here. As a “family” here, we often exchange stories of our lives. We will gather on a specific day, where on that day we will do some sort of meeting. We will tell our own story, what we have been through, our thoughts and even problems we feel appropriate to share. Everyone will take turns.  Then the other will give their respond. Be it as a form of advice or suggestion. We build each other up and make each other strong.

            I could feel an indescribable feeling being among this people, simply say it is a feeling when we have someone who understands us and we know that person will never betray us and we do not even have to worry of being betrayed. I would say a feeling when we are being with our family. Wait, I just describe it. Oh well. I am sure that I will be having a hard time saying goodbye to these people.

            “Life” is the greatest gift from God. Everyday is a start of something new, meeting new people, learning a new lesson and experiencing new journey. Although life is not always “bright” and it may be “gloomy” sometimes. But, as God’s chosen one, we have been granted with His wonderful gift of “Life.” We should always learn to be grateful.