"We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us."
Sometimes He brings tears to wash your eyes so you can see Him better
B) God is good. All the time.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
35 things I am thankful for
in no particular order...
1. God's countless promises in the bible
2. Sunday night family service
3. House in Palo Alto
4. Club106 at Berkeley - Phil Kim, Eric, Cho, Joshua Kim
5. Community within FiCB senior class
6. My mother and sister
7. Tuesday night roommate dinners
8. Good health
9. My dog Sooni and her unchanging love
10. Korean Emmanual Presbyterian Church / College Group Fellowship
11. Strength in Christ when I am weak
12. NBA / fantasy basketball
13. Reminders of God's love
14. Brisk winter air and crunchy autumn leaves
15. Opportunity to study at the #1 public university in the world (go bears!)
16. Cello and classical music
17. Meteor showers
18. Clothing that makes you feel sexy
19. Technology which enhances communication- email, cell phones, IM
20. Late night conversations
21. Ferris wheels
22. My mother's faith and resiliency in difficult times
23. Stephanie Baek and Hanna Park
24. My dad's job
25. Home cooked meals
26. Heaters
27. Las Vegas
28. Deep bellied laughter
29. Getting snail mail
30. Hardships which are just blessings in disguise
31. Inspirational quotes
32. Catching up with friends
33. Thoughtfulness
34. Classytime
35. Friends who read my blog!
Monday, November 9, 2009
it's time for battle
i have so much to say but no way to say it all.
i'm going to try to be a prayer warrior this week. yezzir.
i'm going to try to be a prayer warrior this week. yezzir.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
holding on
my roommate phil kim always told me that i should write down my thoughts and experiences so that later on in life i would have something tangible to look back on. i always thought that was a great idea but had my reservations about making my most private thoughts public. and writing is something that i do not particularly enjoy. i guess that ends today. "hello world."
the older i am become the more i realize that this world is truly a broken place. everywhere i look i see sadness, suffering, and despair. i've always been a "cup-is-half-full" kind of guy, but these past few weeks have really shaken me at my roots. how can you help those you love when you do not have the answers? how can you stand this feeling of powerlessness when you know that day by day, people are going through so much pain? i want to love others and to spur them on to amazing things, but i've realized that there are limitations on what i can do.
today i've finally come to understand what it's like when there is no light at the end of the tunnel. when you fall down a hole and continue to fall, deeper and deeper into its depths without a lifeline to save you. damn its difficult and lonely. but as i write this post, i'm also realizing that maybe this is exactly what He wanted for me at this point in my life. how can i sympathize and share in the burdens of others if i am unable to step into their shoes? the more i think about it now, the more it makes sense. thinking about life from the other perspective has shed light on some of the things i was struggling with. maybe this blog thing wasnt such a bad idea after all.
people need to be feel a sense of hope whether that comes from a brighter future ahead, the assurance of faith, or just knowing that someone cares. spending a day with someone or even a simple smile can do wonders. putting together these pieces of the puzzle , i think i can really step it up in helping those around me that are hurting. i really have been blessed with so much and i want to pay everything forward. we love because He first loved us. don't lose sight of this.
hardships are just blessings in disguise. everyday has the potential to be great. most importantly, God is love.
the older i am become the more i realize that this world is truly a broken place. everywhere i look i see sadness, suffering, and despair. i've always been a "cup-is-half-full" kind of guy, but these past few weeks have really shaken me at my roots. how can you help those you love when you do not have the answers? how can you stand this feeling of powerlessness when you know that day by day, people are going through so much pain? i want to love others and to spur them on to amazing things, but i've realized that there are limitations on what i can do.
today i've finally come to understand what it's like when there is no light at the end of the tunnel. when you fall down a hole and continue to fall, deeper and deeper into its depths without a lifeline to save you. damn its difficult and lonely. but as i write this post, i'm also realizing that maybe this is exactly what He wanted for me at this point in my life. how can i sympathize and share in the burdens of others if i am unable to step into their shoes? the more i think about it now, the more it makes sense. thinking about life from the other perspective has shed light on some of the things i was struggling with. maybe this blog thing wasnt such a bad idea after all.
people need to be feel a sense of hope whether that comes from a brighter future ahead, the assurance of faith, or just knowing that someone cares. spending a day with someone or even a simple smile can do wonders. putting together these pieces of the puzzle , i think i can really step it up in helping those around me that are hurting. i really have been blessed with so much and i want to pay everything forward. we love because He first loved us. don't lose sight of this.
hardships are just blessings in disguise. everyday has the potential to be great. most importantly, God is love.
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