What does the future hold?

When I look back at the road I've traveled, when I think of the road ahead, where will it all lead?

10 years ago I was a little Sec 1 just entering ACS (I) and staying in Hall 2 of the ACS Boarding School. 10 years ago I entered ACS alone, not knowing anyone, unsure of the trials and challenges ahead. 10 years ago I joined the Boys' Brigade 12th (I) Company as a continuation from my years as a Junior from 42ndJ Coy (Nanyang Primary).

How time flies and soon 10 years are gone. So much has happened in that decade, most of what I can remember being from the BB. The ecstasy of Live Praise in Sec 2, the agony of LTC II in Sec 3, the euphoria of TA Camp in Sec 4, the 2 naive years in ACJC. That unforgettable ministry in ACS Boarding School, that eye-opening trip to India, the depression of doing 2 BMTs, the joy of entering OCS and the fun memories of NS in TAB. Studying in NUS a subject that I question my passion for and through it all, an officership in the 12th.

When I look back at the road traveled, I think of the life changing decisions made and the events that occurred. The time I nearly joined Scouts instead of BB in Primary School, the six years I spent as a Boy in the 12th, being posted to WSO (C3) especially since my physical fitness really cannot make it ;p. How can I deny that evidence of a higher Power directing my paths.

For though I constantly sin and fail, He remains faithful and forgiving. Even when I feel depressed and lonely, He stays by my side. Even when I feel He is so far away, I look back and see that He guides my paths and is patient with me.

When I think of the road ahead, life seemed so much simpler and straightforward 10 years ago. Enter ACS (I), get 8 points in O levels, apply for ACJC, get a few As in the A Levels, go NS and finally study in NUS. Now I find myself questioning "what now?". I shudder to think of the uncertain future. Future relationships and work, future commitments and disappointments, future heart ache and sorrow.

Where will the road of life lead? Before its inevitable end, what will transpire in the life ahead? When will it end? Tomorrow? Next year? 10? 20? 60 years? Oh that I may have more faith in His goodness and Love. What a wretched man I am, not worthy of his Love or even a glance from Him. How can He forgive me for all the times I've sinned and gone against His Word. Oh to break out of this wretched state that I am in. Lord have mercy on me.

"He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."
- 2 Peter 3:9