Time flies, another year is coming to an end. A new year is dawning. There will be some who rejoice for a new beginning, while others regretting over lost opportunities. Whichever side you are in, the truth is that it is too late to do anymore to salvage or increase. The only way to look forward and make the necessary adjustments.

Life is never about standing still. It moves on like the earth rotates on its axis whether you like it or not. Just to be sure, the world does not rotate around you or your fancies. It moves without regards of anybody. So, we have to be the one to move with the passage of time.

I know many people say that making new year resolutions is a waste of time and effort. Most do not keep them anyway. Well, most. How about you keeping them? Do not worry if other people keep it or not. It is your own life that matter to you. If they want to spend their time on a little screen escaping from reality, then it is their choice. There was a time when I was saddened and irritated when I see people (especially church members) wasting their time on their mobile phones, social media and so forth. One day, I asked myself, “I can warn them but their lives are theirs to live.” I found my peace that day. If they want to waste theirs, that is their choice to make. As for me, I will “Seize the Day.” That’s my choice.

God in His great mercy had given all of us a lifespan on this earth. It is not too long that we have to suffer the ills of this earth for too long. It is not too short that we may not enjoy anything while here. The time, however limited, can be put to good use. Spend the time with family (without the phone), enjoy the creation and create something for yourself too.

As we come to the end of the year, let us sit back and reflect a little. Don’t be sad of opportunities lost. Don’t be too happy with successes. They had gone by already. It is almost time for a new challenge. Be ready and face up to the new task(s) at hand. Live a fulfilled and exciting life. Don’t live the life of others via a screen. That’s their life not yours. Your life is precious. Happy New Year!

God bless,
In Christ’s service,

Barry Leong

时光如梭，又一个年到了尽头。新的一年暮临。有一些人为着新的开始而雀跃，有些人为着流逝的机会而懊悔。不管你是属于哪一边，真相是这已经是太迟做任何的抢救或提升。唯一可以做的是向前看以及做出必要的调正。

生命不是止静如水。不管你喜欢还是不喜欢，它如地球在其轨道上不停的转动。你要晓得，世界不是围绕你转动或来实现你的幻想。它完全不理会任何一个人而不停的转动。如此，我们必须是那一位与时并进的人。

我知道很多人说拟定新年计划是浪费时间和精力。不管如此，大多数人已经不再这样做了。是的，大多数。你可否继续的留住它呢？不要在意如果有人留住它或不留住它。这对你的生命是多么的重要。如果他们为了逃避现实而将时间用在一个小荧幕的面前，这是他们的抉择。有一段时间我看到人（特别是教会的会友）将时间浪费在手机，社交媒体等等而感到伤心和恼怒。有一天，我问自己，“我可以提醒他们，但是，他们过的生活是他们的。”那天我感到十分平安。如果他们浪费，那是他们作的决定。对我来说，我会抢占每一天。这是我的抉择。

上帝在祂的大怜悯赐给我们在世的年岁。不会太久我们将会从这一个已经病入膏肓许久的地球受苦难。我们可以在这里享受的时间不会太短。但时间有其限制，可以善用之。用多点时间来陪伴家人（不要有手机），享受自然的创造物和也为自己创作一些什么东西。

我们已经来到了一年的尽头，让我们坐下来和作些许的反思。不要因为失去机会而伤心。也不要为着成功而过度高兴。它们都已经过去了。这是时候面对新的挑战。准备好和面对手中新的任务。过一个丰满和兴奋的生命。不要透过小荧幕过别人的生活。这是他们的，不是你的。你的生命是宝贵的。新年蒙恩！

上帝赐福,
在基督里服事的,

Barry Leong