While doing the course, “The Question,” I was reminded about the meaning of my name. It literally means joy or song of joy! For a very long time, I felt so condemned for not “living” out my name and bringing that joy to others, or even experiencing it myself.

At History Makers that Sunday evening, Patrick was sharing about Isaiah 61 and how God wants to come and heal the brokenhearted - That He wants to give the oil of joy instead of mourning. This has been my greatest heart’s desire!

After taking my breakthrough in believing what God says about me through the meaning of my name (which He has ordained for me), I could just see how God was removing the spirit of heaviness over me, and giving me a garment of praise! The oil of joy instead of mourning!

The next morning, while having quiet time with some friends, I could already feel how the disappointment and discouragement had lifted from my heart!

There are moments where I doubt whether the joy will last, and that I will soon feel hopeless again... But then I hold onto the Truth that He has spoken over me this past season, and I look forward to what He still wants to come and do!

On the day of my driver's license test, I was very nervous and really didn't want to fail and go through the whole process again. I just asked the Holy Spirit to lead me, especially since my test was in a town that had gravel/mud roads and no indication of Stop streets. I just continued to ask the Holy Spirit to lead and guide me. As I started the road test, I was uncertain when to stop and at one stage, I just felt this strong but gentle urging on my chest to stop the car. As I did all the observations, the testing officer looked strangely at me and asked me, “Why did you stop?” Thinking I did something wrong, I answered softly, "I just felt like I needed to stop." She looked at me and told me that that was a Stop Street but very few people actually realize it and often fail their test when they drive over it. I was so amazed and relieved, realizing that the Holy Spirit really was guiding me! That happened 3 times that day! In the end, I got my license and just realized we should allow the Holy Spirit into our lives and that He will guide us if we give Him the chance.

While we were waiting for the cell group to start, we sat outside, enjoying nature. That day, I had actually forgotten to check my 'dayword', and only realised later that day that it said "Enjoy nature." God knew that we would be sitting outside looking at the clouds He made and we were in wonder and awe of the beauty He created. That blessed me so much.