Kim Jong Il's Passing

So today the news has reported that Kim Jong Il has passed away. Looking at facebook, many people are happy with the death, some even mocking it. I mean whatever floats your boat I guess. Finally I came something very insightful from the man, the legend, the P. Min.  He writes this on his facebook status:

One of the cruelest leaders of one of the cruelest kingdoms, Kim Jong Il, died just as his father Kim Il Sung died. One day North Korea in its cruelty and suffering will be but a distant memory in human history. Jesus our King lives forever and “His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; his dominion endures from generation to generation.” [Daniel 4:3]

North Koreans suffer every hour, every minute, every second. It's an unfortunate thing to hear about and witness and even more unfortunate that many of these people never will get to know Christ. However I asked myself the question of, What if I was living in North Korea. What if America turned into a third world country? Would I still be thankful?

This death has led me to be more thankful to know Christ. Even though I am not the greatest Christian in the world, and I continue to fail. I am thankful that if I was to suffer through the United States Kingdom, I know that Jesus' kingdom will reign from now till eternity. America is going through a time where many people have lost their jobs, money is hard to come by, social classes fighting non stop, etc. Will I be thankful if I lose my job? I want to have kingdom goggles. Eyes on the prize and not myself. No matter the outlook, no matter the difficult circumstances we go through, it's Jesus' name and his kingdom that will be here forever. I look forward to the day, when I am part of the Kingdom of Heaven forever. 

"If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." - CS Lewish

Kingdom worker: Quality over Quantity

The Church I became Christian at, Covenant Fellowship Church, their vision was Matthew 9:37:38.  When I left the church, I was fired up to be this awesome faithful Kingdom worker. I served as a youth group teacher, Sunday School teacher, Small group leader. I did all these things. But as I look back, how much of an impact did I make serving in those areas? Was I faithful in my personal life? Did I pray enough? Did I read enough?

Sadly, no. I feel that I failed so many times. I did all these things, but I feel that the quality sucked. God doesn't need my time. He doesn't need my services. He just wants my heart. I need to remind myself of that.

As I have begun this new chapter in NYC, God has so much for my future. I want to learn from the younger. Learn from the older. I pray that I do my part in this city. I want to be a quality worker. I hope you are faithful and do your part. It's a beautiful thing when we do our part. From all across the world. To the ends of the earth. May we ALL do our part.

Matthew 9:37-38

New International Version (NIV)

³⁷ Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. ³⁸ Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

Joyful day at work

Most days, I don't like my job. Work makes me feel pretty worthless at times. My livelihood is at stake with my job so of course its a concern. Today was a bit different. I had joy at work today. Even though I had nothing to do.

What was the trick?

Read the bible. Meditate on it. Apply it.

Psalm 1

BOOK I
Psalms 1–41

 ¹ Blessed is the one 
   who does not walk in step with the wicked 
or stand in the way that sinners take 
   or sit in the company of mockers, 
² but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, 
   and who meditates on his law day and night. 
³ That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, 
   which yields its fruit in season 
and whose leaf does not wither— 
   whatever they do prospers.

Follow up to previous post

As I sit here doing more reflecting, this is what I came across from one of the few man who I can say I respect so much. The man, The Legend, the P. Min.

As you travel between the promise and the promise land, you must guard the eyes of your heart. When the focus of your heart turns from what you have to what you do not have, it is time to work on your heart before it takes your feet towards the things that are detrimental to your journey. Addiction starts with dissatisfaction with what you have and attraction to what you do not have. This then can lead you to an addiction to something that will be difficult to overcome once you are hooked. You need to be the one whose heart runs ahead of your feet towards home, pursuing the One who bids you to follow Him. When God painfully seems to takes things away, He is healing you and loving you; in tears tearing things away from your heart to bless you with eternal freedom for your eternal joy. He gives and takes away for His glory and for your eternal and infinite pleasure. Journey is long but you will never be alone.

You are not alone. I am not alone. Thankful for the body of Christ. Pastor Min Chung, thank you for helping me to love God a little bit more tonight.

Remembering the Promises of God

As I stay up because I dread to go to work. As I stay up because I am bored out of my mind. As I look to overcome this couple day old dry spell where I am bored, I looked back in my past. Today's sermon on demon possession reminded me of the times when I was oppressed. But it also helped me reflect on the times when God was so faithful and he comforted me through his voice and vision.

We all go through struggles. We all go through dry times. Were in a war. We are in a battle everyday. We are in a fight every second of our lives. One thing is for sure. Through all the battles that I have lost, through all the fights where I failed, God has been there to lift me up, wash my feet, heal my scars, and pick me back up on my feet.

God has always been there in my life and yours. Today, I proclaim to remember the promises that God has given me. Though I might lose the fight at this hour, with my God and Savior Jesus Christ, I WILL NOT LOSE THE WAR.

LET'S GO!

Not to us

What is Love? Baby don't hurt me.....

I love that song. Epic SNL act.

Anyways, if you really want to love, you have to learn to love unconditionally. In order to love unconditionally you need to risk being hurt. Today I am committing myself to love unconditionally. All throughout my life, I've been guarded, and I'm not going to lie, I've hurt a lot of girls in my life time. But for some reason, today maybe cause I've been stuck at home because of the hurricane and all I did was watch chick flicks and reflect, I need to change my mentality. Love is not meant to be for selfish gains. Love is meant to give fully to others. As Jesus calls us to love, he calls us to pray. If I can pray for someone unconditionally I think I can love. I want that kind of love with my future spouse. To love her, to pray for her, unconditionally, till the end. So with that said, I learn and do now, so I can get better when it comes to loving unconditionally.

Can't believe it but I won't be a jerk to girls anymore. No more heartbreaking. Hahaha.