When I've grown old, This I've learned To trust only a few Choose whom to befriend. When I've grown old, This I've realized, My fate I don't hold Plans don't always materialize. When I've grown old, This I've known God hates the proud, He places them low. When I've grown old, This I've recognized The mistakes of my youth Can make me be wise. When I've grown old, This I've accepted To keep moving forward Is the way to succeed. When I've grown old, This I've seen, That thi

[Valedictory Address] Author's Note: I believe I have served my purpose... And that is, to declare God's faithfulness to me. I pray that the people who heard my speech will be inspired to seek the Lord! About two years ago, I gave up my heart’s desire of delivering this valedictory speech. With numerous competitive STI students within the region, I expected less to be chosen to speak before you. Nevertheless, conquering every obstacle, I must say, at this very moment, my utm

I look up to You When waves of worries Billow and drown me. I look up to You When challenges overwhelm And cowardice consumes me. I look up to You When sin seems permissible But Your Spirit convicts me. I look up to You When sorrow surrounds And my lonesome heart prevails. And yet, I look up to You In the taste of sweet success And in the birth of thy-willed romance. I look up to You In the joy of Your salvation And in the contentment of Your provision. I look up to Yo