It was great that the theme (or at least I think it was the theme) of BAFOP was about giving thanks. Here, I give thanks to God for enabling me to do whatever I've done that earned praise from my bosses for the past year's work. (It's funny that I still constantly feel like they have seriously overrated me or been blinded to my failures.)
I think it was in CL's sermon that it was emphasized how easy it is for us to think that it has been in our own effort that we had our successes. So before I am drawn to think that I can lay claim to the 'praise', I want to acknowledge that it is God who has enabled me.
I wouldn't dare to say that I had truly worked 'heartily as for the Lord, rather than for men' (Col 3:23). If I recall correctly, most of the time I've simply been trying to complete the work, meet the deadline, do it well. And I had made plenty of poor decisions as well. But I suppose, knowing all these shortfalls, I can see God's grace is more apparent in this outcome!
Even for times when I've felt like a failure, I give thanks that He has conditioned my heart and mind to not be depressed, but to learn from it and keep moving forward.
Most of all, I give thanks that He gave me a great work environment in my first career! Wonderful colleagues plus an organisational vision to serve the nation (as opposed to making profits)? Works for me. :)
In Christ alone will I glory
Though I could pride myself in battles won
For I’ve been blessed beyond measure
And by His strength alone I’ll overcome
Oh, I could stop and count successes like diamonds in my hands
But those trophies could not equal to the grace by which I stand
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