Countless blessings

I truly can't count blessings from the Lord. Especially, He has led me to meet so many good people through my life. First of all, I have loving, mature, and faithful parents. Also, loving husband. There are so many friends even I couldn't list names because they are so many. God especially has blesses me to have wonderful mentors and teachers throughout my life at Indiana University. One of them passed away unexpectedly last Sunday night. Dr. Thomas Dunn. (a man at right side of the picture)
He was a great musician, maestro, teacher, mentor, and warm hearted friend. I met him when I was in the first year of master's degree as a conducting student. I was a singer, and voice student for more than 12 years, so I didn't have much knowledge of choral literature even though I conducted and sang at the choirs. I remembered the first day of choral literature seminar class. I could not understand what Dr. Dunn was saying. I cried at the second floor corner in the music library almost every day. I finally brought a tape recorder to record his class and dictated what he thought. Later on, I found out there were many many funny jokes which I didn't even smiles at because I couldn't understand at that time.

Even though he became ill and used wheel chair, he came out for every single my dress rehearsals and concerts and even in my farewell party at night.

I have felt so bad that I did not contact him after I moved down. So, I decided to go for his memorial service during this weekend. It will be not easy for many people because of my absence but I think I will regret if I don't go there at least to show my respect and love to him.

In old people say in Korea, "do your best and show and express your love whoever with you". I agree with it. We don't know when God calls us home. I will tell more often to people around me how much I love them. I love you all so much!! I am blessed because of you all.

God's hand

A few days ago in the morning, I found this sky in front of my house.
I was on the way to drop my kids to their school. It seemed like God's hand.
I praised the beauty of His works!

It is a true privilege.

It is a true privilege that we can pray to the Lord not only for myself but also for others. What if there is no prayer in the world? Can you imagine? One of my old friends asked honestly whether I believe that God answers my prayers whenever I pray or not. I frankly could not answer her question clearly at that time because I sometimes prayed without 100% sure about the answer due to some concerns. However, I could tell her now that I believe that God answers and hears me every time. It is just matter of what kind of answers He gives.
I remembered one of readings about prayers that God never says no. However, His yes could be different than our yes. That is the difference.
No matter what answers He could give to me, I am now 100% sure about His endless love toward us and His faithfulness. That is why I pray.
Lately, I enjoy so much reading bible and praying out loud in the Sanctuary every day. I think He also enjoys hearing me. What an honor!!
Also, I really enjoy praying with the chancel choir holding each pew after the rehearsal. What a blessing to have brothers and sisters in Jesus that we can pray together for same thing!
I am just truly blessed! I give thanks to the Lord for this chance that I could be a part of His works. I am just so honored.

He deserves my Best.

While I was driving to the work this morning, it occurred to me suddenly. " God deserves our best." I don't remember why I started thinking that but it just got me in thinking.

I said "my life is not mine, but His." then, I should live my best.

Also, what I do, I should do my best, especially when we worship. Due to giving my best to Him, I should do prepare my best in rehearsals tonight with the choirs. He deserves the best out of our talents.

I will do my best today whether it doesn't matter how it goes but I will do my best.

He is the Lord.

The Blessing

May the Lord bless you and cause His face to Shine on you.

May you be strong like a tree planted by water, with God as your source, displaying His splendor.

In Jesus' name, May you be fruitful in finances and relationships, and may the work of your hands prosper.

Having all that you need, May you abound in every good work and be favored of the Lord forever. Amen

The Power of Prayer

Someone shared with me that prayer is a breath to live as a child of God. If we don't take a breath, we must have died no matter what. However, we do not realize with "prayer". Like God's word could be our food, prayer is the most important one to be alive. If we don't pray and still alive, we are not alive really. I have thought about why we don't pray even though we know prayer is essential. First of all, I can blame "Spiritual warfare". It is true. All kinds of things make us not to pray, especially, comfortable life style. My mom always tells me that comfortable, convenient life would kill people. It leads people not to worry and not to pray. I could tell you that my mom did not have much "comfortable life" throughout but she has been a warrior who won the battles all the time. She does not miss to attend the dawn services early morning throughout the years. I remembered that she said "praise the Lord! He blesses us to pray more!" when we had the most difficult time in our family. She never been down. The economy has become the most fearful monster lately in the world. On the other hand, we can translate with my mom's version as "it is time to pray". If we are only worried about the economy and not to pray about it, it could be more fearful. We know the King of kings is our Jesus! Then, we just simply pray to Him. What can we do more?

Let's get up from in front of TV news! but kneel down and lift our worries to the King. He is the King. You know that.

Welcome October!

Times flies. October is here now!

I know... it is still warm and humid in Richmond Hill and no where those beautiful colored tress.

However, I am dreaming of those beautiful colored tress near a lake in Indiana.

I could smell those crispy clean dried weather too.

Let's pray more in October. I love October.

Welcome October!!

Withdrawing

Jason and I decided not to buy the house. It has been more than two months to look and wait to get the house but it has been postponed for the closing. We tried to understand what all this about and finally decided to withdraw the offer.

It was not easy to make our mind to buy the house at the first time but I can tell you that it was harder to turn down it. I was the one who loves the house. I even bought a curtain for the formal dinning room already. However, God gave us time to think more "realistically" and to change our mind. I know... it would be wonderful to have our first home with a big huge yard. I wish I could buy it.

However, I trust my God that He will give us a perfect one when we need it, not right now.

Anyway, it was a great experience too. Now, I know how to buy a house exactly. Please pray for the smooth ending process of this case. We might be asked to pay for certain parts even though it all came from the seller's faults.