Where am I?

This blog is not about an act of love but about what is on my heart. I felt like writing to God and decided to post it up so here it goes. Lord where am I? I know you are right with me, and that I am not alone. In some ways I think back to missions when I was so focused on wanting to see something tangible but at the same time doesn't feel the same.

When I was in high school I had acts of love to do everyday looking forward to serving you and your people day to day. Yet in my new environment it seems so difficult. Not only that I have no confirmation on which path I am going down, I have an ideal but still my vision is blurred.

The feeling is so weird because I am not dry, your glory is strong your love overwhelms me. Yet for some reason I feel so..contained, so weird its hard for me to explain.

I have read this letter in my bible which is a combination of scriptures goes a little something like this:

My Beloved

I know that you have become weary and feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. Come to Me and I will give you rest. Bring all your anxiety and fear to me and leave them with Me. I will keep you in perfect peace when you keep your mind on Me and trust Me. I care about you.

Know that I have given you My peace. I do not give to you as the world gives...and then takes away. So do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid. I will fill you with joy and peace if you will trust in Me.

Instead of dwelling on confusion and anxiety, present your concerns to Me in prayer, and be thankful. Then let your mind dwell on things that are true and noble, things that are right and pure, things that are lovely and admirable- all that is excellent and praiseworthy. And the peace you will have-My peace-you will not be able to explain to others. No one can understand it, but you can have it.

Live your life according to my instructions, and I will be with you; because I am the God of peace, My peace will stand guard over your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

Isa 26:3; Mt 11:28; Jn 14:27; Ro 15:13; Php 4:6-9; 1Pe 5:7

Now after reading this I feel a weight lifted off me. I realized I was worrying even though I thought I wasn't, that easily I was worrying. I also realized I hadn't spoken to God about what was on my heart, something was holding me back, I'm not sure what it was.I had this feeling that made me think I had to be doing something spiritual to feel better. However this is wrong because it is not us at all but 100% God, he just chooses to use us and in the process we are also blessed.

This proves how powerful Gods word is. I encourage all of you to read your bibles, if all of our troubles just stopped and we never felt anxiety a struggle, then we would cease to pick up our bibles. Some times we want a direct answer, and that direct answer is the bible.

Honestly a couple nights ago I finished a book of the bible and I felt like I didn't know where to go next, I kind of wanted something that would apply to what I was going through, but just read. God has surprises in every books of the bible, and he will bless you in more ways than one.

Never forget:

Future Glory

¹⁸I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

Back to the basics

Today I had a wonderful day, and as it was coming to an end I realized I hadnt done an act of love. So I decided to pray for a couple of my friends over facebook after hearing what they were going through.

The thought of knowing someone is keeping you in prayer is comforting and encouraging in any situation. Sometimes God wants us to just check up on the people who we are close to because you never know how you may be used or which one of your friends could use a talk.

Now unto the one

Today was an interesting day, I woke up knowing I had praise practice which I was excited for and then evangelizing with Erica and Stacy. When I woke up I felt like worshiping so I grabbed my guitar and began to play a couple songs. Soon after I began to spend some time in the bible and I reviewed Romans.

A little time after I felt like worshiping some more and it was at this point I felt caught up in the spirit. I have been previously going through a roller coaster ride with God where all he has been asking of me was to trust him. Thats all he just wants me to trust him no matter the situation or circumstance. So thats what my previous month has been like.

Once again it is hard for me to put into words what has been going through my mind or where I have been going but all I know is God is present and that he is moving.

Today after praise practice I met up with Stacy and Erica and we prayed for what we would be doing today.We went to go eat because I was starving, and then Erica said she felt we should go to Cali Yogurt so we headed there afterwards.We ended up meeting to students that go to Torrance high a sophomore and a senior. We found out that the sophomore had a foot injury and once we heard Erica was immediately filled with Joy. God had spoken to her not only to come to come to Cali Yogurt but that someone would need healing.

He told us he had a fractured foot and we began to pray for him. At first he said it felt a little better so we prayed more and then he said it felt 90% better. He was able to stand on his tippy toes and hop on it a little. He was supposed to be out of football for 2months. They were both pretty shocked.

I realized two things, not only am I capable of being used by God in anyway but also that it is time I begin to walk again. God has been transitioning me in and out of so many things I honesty didnt know where I was going and I still dont. Yet that doesn't frighten me, because I know he wants me to trust in him. However one thing I do know is it is time to pick up my cross and to spread his love by not only evangelizing but through the much more he has before me.

Sometimes we limit God and what he wants to do in our life without even knowing it. The prayers we pray he hears them, and he will answer them sometimes when you least expect it.

Fresh Start

Hello, it has definitely been awhile since I have blogged. I have been on a journey with God and after what has happened in the previous two days I'm going to start walking with God in a new way. How I feel right now cant be put into words however the spirit is with me and thats all I need.

Two days ago I went with a couple of my friends to pick one of our friends up from school. So we drove picked him up and then headed back. It was filled with many laughs and a search for a place to eat and so on. Finally as we were on our way back to church about 5minutes away we see a truck.

It was being pushed by a man and a woman. It was around 1 am and so we busted a U turn and hopped out of our car to help them push. We began pushing and the next thing we knew another guy hopped out of his car and helped push as well. we had 5 people pushing this truck down Sepulveda. Finally we got it to the gas station, said our goodbyes and wished them a great night.

This gave me a refreshing feeling of living a Love life and it is driving me to pursue God and his ways.

Summer of Love" AAA"

Well, after coming back from Korea God has been revealing so much to me through the spirit and its just been amazing. I decided it was time to continue blogging and sharing Gods love where and when I can.

The other day I spent time with my friend kris, and after we were hanging out i took him to his car because I had a meeting with woojoo jdsn. We had a great talk and I shared with her about all the things God was showing me in my life. After that it was time to go home but then I realized that I had a missed call.

Krisitian had called me and asked if I had AAA, so I called him up and told him i did. I wasn't too far from his house so i decided to drive there to help. Unfortunately he had locked his keys in his car but didn't have a spare.

I called up AAA and got them to come and unlock the door. Locking your keys in your car can be a hastle. So I was happy to come and help.

Summer of Love " South Korea"

Hello, sorry for my absence. After I came back from SK I needed a lot of rest and just spent time with God. Now I will share a condensed version of my missions trip there with you hope it blesses.

My mission trip to South Korea was an absolute blessing and gift from God. Missions was not at all easy yet through God it was the most amazing and blessing thing I have been a part of. I was extremely eager to go to missions, and was thankful for such an opportunity. Surprisingly right before we left for missions I became very sick. I prayed about it and went anyways, and had the worst plane ride of my life.

Once we arrived in Korea I was feeling better so I was thankful and eager to embark on my new journey with God. It was amazing being there, yet once night time came I began to get sick again. I remember talking with우 주 전 도 사 님 about how broken I felt and how I was just tired of being sick, tired of not sleeping and tired of not knowing if I was going to be ok. It was then she told me not to try and figure out what God had in store for me but to just trust in him. I was unable to sleep this night as well and this was my third not without sleep. That day I was taken to the hospital and received an IV for 5 hours. I was given sleeping pills and by the grace of God I was able to sleep that night and woke up ready to go to our first church 화 수 교 회.

After arriving and meeting the kids we were eager to start our first day and so we all went to sleep eager for what was ahead of us. The first day went well and we met with all of the kids. On the second day all of the teachers began to bond with the kids and I started to experience the language barrier. At first I didn’t want to let it defeat me but as time went on it became more and more discouraging. After awhile I became saddened and had to come to God for help. This was not something I could do on my own and I eagerly wanted to bond, and share God’s love with them, yet I felt so disconnected. Thankfully God reminded me that I just need to trust in him and that all things would work together for the good.

We had many great times experiencing Korean Culture through great foods, and scenery. It was a blessing to have met their 목 사 님 하 고 전 도 사 님 and to serve with them. They were so gracious and eager to have fun with us. Their heart and spirit for God was a blessing. At the end of the first church I realized that all of us could rejoice whenever any of us bonded with one of the children or got to share a testimony because we are a mission TEAM. As we headed to our second church I was eager for what God had for us there, and wanted to give it 100% just like our first church.

The first thing I noticed was that a lot more people spoke English at this church which was a blessing. We settled in and noticed a difference about this church but couldn’t pin point it. Our first day was a lot more difficult at this church because we taught our 1^st class for an extra hour because we had no clock. After this we were drained yet through God we were able to get through the day and we were blessed to be taken out that night. It just so happened that I was able to share my passion for Korean Culture and how God used that in my life with one of the volunteers that night as we were on our way back from our outing. By our second day we began to adapt to our classes and we had a clock to tell what time it was.

We began to notice the struggles of the church and continued to pray that God would reveal to us what this church was experiencing. This church was a lot quieter and weren’t as open or responsive to us. Also after E-camp was over all of the kids went home and a lot more of them struggled from the strains and pressures of school. The Sunday before our 3^rd day I began to realize I had a heart for two of our volunteers. We recently found out they weren’t Christian but I felt God wanted them in his Kingdom so I continued praying for them. I still didn’t know what God had for me on this mission trip I hadn’t felt like I was used yet and eagerly wanted to serve him.

This had been my prayer all through missions and I knew I just had to trust in him. At the end of our first class on day 3 I decided to spend my break praying, so I stayed in our classroom and opened up to God. I was frustrated and eagerly wanted to be used I felt as if mission was coming to a close and just felt so lost. It was at this moment God reveled to me a vision of our mission team and how each of the members were used in a specific way. We were just as the body of Christ different but together and with God as our foundation were his instrument. It was just so beautiful so amazing and I was so blessed by it. It was then I no longer focused on how exactly I was being used because it was never about me but about what God wanted for this mission trip. I was eager to share this with the mission team and at night during our meeting we were all awakened by this. We then prayed intensely for the church having faith that God would move and that his love wouldn’t fail.

The Next day I was able to pray for 임 목 사 님 the educational director and as I grasped his hands I felt a rush of anxiety come over me. We continued to pray and afterwards I could tell he was going day to day with so much stress and pressure on him. Yet I knew God was with him and that even though he was experiencing difficulties God was with him every step of the way. Finally our last day came, and even though we were all tired God was our strength and we pursued through it. At the end of the day I got to witness the head 목 사 님 along with 임목 사 님 and all of the전 도 사 님 sitting at the same table laughing and smiling. Yet Gods joy and love didn’t stop there but at the end of the night the two volunteers who were night Christian, came to Christ in the name of Jesus. There is no word or sentence I can use that can sum up how great this missions was but one thing I do know is that we are so blessed to have Jesus Christ as our savior.

Summer of Love " Day 2"

Good morning, well as you know I have began my summer and I haven't been posting everyday like before. Honestly its been very interesting. I recently feel refreshed in the spirit. It wasn't that I didn't want to blog or even show love but more of laziness taking over in the summer. I would wake up in the mornings and talk with God about wanting to share his love but by the end of the day It would kind of slip my mind. In a way I guess the urgency kinda faded away, but this faded away with my hunger for being with God.

I wasn't doing my qt's frequently and was just enjoying summer. Yet at the beginning of this week God blessed me and kept me in check. He allowed me and Aaron to be able to share his love to a couple who had been having a tough time. We were on our way to church to meet up with some friends, when we were at the light of Cabrillo and Carson. I happened to be looking to my left and I saw a car turn the corner an a man hopped out and then I realized he was running to the back so he could push the car to a safe area. I felt something in my spirit driving me to help them, but I had headed to church to see if people were waiting for us.

I arrived at church, and no one was there so I called to check where they were and the second I found out they were at home I knew I was going back to check on that couple. Ironically when I told Aaron we were heading back he said he knew we were gonna go back. So we drove down Cabrillo, but they weren't in their car, so we drove down Cabrillo further an then U-turned heading back towards church. I made a right on Carson hoping to see them heading that way, yet they weren't there either So I U-turned again an drove made a right on Cabrillo drove past Church. Still no dice, so I drove towards Carson street and finally our friends called us to let us know they were at church.

However we weren't satisfied an I wanted to drive past their car one more time when finally by the grace of God we saw them walking on the street. We pulled over explained how we had saw them and asked if we could give them a ride to the gas station which was right down the street. They began to share with us all they had went through in the last couple days and how amazing God was to help them through us. We arrived at the gas station, and they had a oil bottle that could only hold a gallon, so Aaron bought them a gas can and filled it with Gas so they could have more than just a gallon.

It was a blessing to see that through all they were going through God was prominent in their lives and that he was with them every step of the way. We dropped them back off at their car and after saying our goodbyes told them it was a blessing meeting them.

This was the spark God used to rekindle the fire in my heart, the burning passion that fills me with everlasting joy that is impossible to explain. Sometimes we can become tired, become burnt out, and in these moments God decides to bless us with an experience only he can give. Thank you Lord, because You are so mighty, thank you Lord because you are unchanging and even when we fail, when we forget, when we turn our backs you are still there. Lord I thank You, I need you and I surrender to you. I ask that you will continue to fan my spirit into a flame, that will exemplify your love.

Summer of Love " Day 1"

Haha I've already started posting late this happened yesterday but couldn't around to blogging last night due to medication. Anyways God is truly faithful to us when we are not faithful to him. I knew I was gonna meet with a bunch of people yesterday so I didn't know if I should start my summer of Love yesterday or wait one more week. That morning I prayed and asked that I would be able to share Gods love and that they wouldn't see my love through it but that they would see God's love through it.

So I hung out with Linda, and Kevin yesterday at the park and we decided to jam which was a lot of fun. I brought my guitar and melodica and we sang songs rapped for each other and just enjoyed the great weather. It was great because Linda brought her song book and so we got to have a time of worship as well. As we were sitting in the park I noticed three homeless people laying down just getting some rest. As time went on I wandered if I should buy them some food because we had already been there an hour and they weren't going anywhere however I began to wander if they would even take it.

As we continued to worship I laid on my back and just began to pray and I decided that I would step out in faith and hopefully once we came back they would still be there. So I rose up and told Linda and Kevin I was gonna head to Mcdonalds buy some food and then give them to the homeless people. We headed there and got to talk and laugh and once I got in line I decided to buy 6 hamburgers 2 for each person. Then God spoke to me and I realized there were three of us and three of them so i asked for 2 extra bags. I put 2 hamburgers in each bag and I told Linda and kevin that all 3 of us would give the bag of food to each person.

We prayed together on it before we headed over there, in hopes that they would receive it. Its funny because I always get anxious/nervous about this because I dont know how they will react so I told Linda and kevin to just say excuse me and if they dont wake up to leave the food next to them.

We each went to a person and once I got to my man I told him while I was playing guitar I noticed him laying down and wanted to give him some hamburgers. He smiled said thank you we shook hands and I told him God bless. I walked back and the three of us met up and they said that they too were able to give the food to them and they were awake when they did it. Truly God is amazing, and its crazy how everything worked out.

Through God anything is truly possible and it was a true blessing that he used all three of us to share his love. I am truly thankful and excited for this summer God has before me :).

And end to the Quarter but begginging of Summer

Hello, First of all I want to apologize for not blogging for awhile, I graduated and this last week was pretty hectic. A Quarter of Love was amazing, and I really enjoyed every step of it because God was so prominent and powerful through the whole thing. Yet it has come to and end but that does not mean I want to stop.

I actually am going to begin summer of love, but this one is gonna be a little weird. I say that because I leave for missions on the 18th and come back august 7th so it will be hard blogging all the time about it however I want to make this apart of my life even if I am unable to blog about it I don't want to stop sharing Gods Love!

So it Begins today, Summer of Love here I come.

Day 61 of " A Quarter of Love"

Well Today was my last day of school before graduation, and it was a pretty crazy one. I went with some friends to Radio Korea to Watch the Korea Game for the World Cup. It was a lot of fun and stressful at the same time but a good kind of stressful. Towards the end Korea scared us a couple times but they tied, so they will be advancing on to the next round :).

After this we headed to KBBQ, and just enjoyed each others company. We had a bunch of laughs, and it was an amazing way to spend the last day of school. Its funny because when the bill came, 3 of our friends forgot their money so some of us had to end up paying more than intended. On top of this we paid some more because of tip as well an this kind of through us all off yet we laughed about it on our way back to our cars.

Once we got back to our cars to our surprise we found parking tickets on mine and my friends car. This hit us like a brick wall. All that had happened today instantly shrunk as we all began to focus on money. We all sat in silence and then finally I said I was ready to leave to we headed out separate ways.

I continued on driving and was just thinking about how much money I spent today, until it hit me. It was ok, not only was it just money but this was possibly last time I would spend with these guys and I realized it was worth it. I praised God and thanked him for being with us keeping us safe and for allowing us to have such a wonderful time. I told my friends to cheer up and that it was all worth it and we all agreed that because we had a good time thats all that mattered.

Sometimes we spot our friends, or even have to fork over money on behalf of someone. However I believe God gives us these trials to see rather we will love our brothers/ sisters in these moments or focus on money, and how it may affect us. I easily could have gotten pissed over how much money I spent from gas money to the food to the ticket and yet It brought a smile to my face and will give me a definite memory of how we spent the last day of school.

Thank you Jesus for being with us and for truly blessing us.

Day 60 of " A Quarter of Love"

It was one year ago today, that I went to WPCA for the first time. I headed to church and one of my friends needed a ride so I was delighted to pick her up, and then we headed to church. We began praise practice and everything went smoothly amen. I set up power point very fast and we just continued to practice the set.

Finally the time came for worship to start, and we were all ready to go. Joey came to me to let me know this would be my last Sunday in YG and to enjoy it which was surprising. This made me even more excited and soon people started to walk in. We were about to pray and I look over and I see the screen blue, so I walked over to take the laptop off of sleep then realizing in our rush we forgot to get someone to do power point.

Worship was about to start so I just stayed and did power point. Yet I wasn't angry in any way but I couldn't stop smiling because I looked at the rest of praise team and we realized that we all forgot about power point. We began to smile about it and i think it really brought joy to our hearts for worship. Worship was great and God was truly present. Lately I've been feeling as if God has been leading me full circle for this year and just sharing so many different things with me and I am very thankful.

Sometimes we are eager to do things for what ever reason, and then at the last second it doesn't work the way we first expected. Yet if we take the time to look, God has a blessing for us that not only blesses us but the people around us as well.

Day 59 of " A Quarter of Love"

Lately there has been a lot on my mind. So many different things going on, and I'm about to graduate. Yet in the midst of all of this the world doesn't stop. It was a good day, worship was good, I decided not to go to baccalaureate, because I wanted to go to church.

God saw my heart, and he knows that even when I have a lot on my mind, he can make me laugh, smile, and really just speak with me.

It was getting kinda late, and Woojoo jdsn asked if alex and I could help her clean cm. We said yes and started to clean. I began to vacuum, and its a blessing that even when I may not be in the best mood, serving others, and sharing Gods love just refreshes me. Not only did I get to help clean, but I got to just relax, clear my head and spend time with God.

Sometimes we may have a lot on our mind, yet don't let that restrict you from God's blessings around you. He will provide you with a way out, just have to trust him.

Day 58 of " A Quarter of Love"

Today, I woke up about 20 times, not exaggerating but its because I didn't want to oversleep. Anyways I finally woke up at 3 a.m. got dressed and headed to pick up my friends to watch the Korea vs. Argentina game.

It was a very good time even though Korea lost :(, yet however Greece won which puts Korea in a better position to advance :).

Anyways it was a long and tiring day, however it was a blessing because God was with me every step of the way and he rained his blessings upon me. I had decided to write the teachers that have had an affect on my life a letter of my appreciation. A lot of times there are teachers we may not necessarily like, yet however there are always the ones that stick out and make a difference in our lives.

Yet how often do we really appreciate them and let them know that they are really doing a great job? Well I wanted to let the teachers know from 9-12 grade that meant a lot to me, how I felt about them and how they made a difference in my life. Teachers go through a lot and its not easy for them to keep it up all the time. So encouragement from time to time is a real blessing.

Yet God was not done with me yet. I was in ceramics, and I was coming back from the kiln and I saw one of my friends laying down outside. I asked him what was up and he told me he wasn't feeling so well. I asked him what it was an he said he was feeling very sore. We began to talk about senior year for a little bit, and then I asked him if I could pray for him, he nodded his head with a smile and we began to pray. Not only was he sore but he had a performance that night and so I prayed that God would be with him give him strength and that he would be able to have fun tonight.

God never seizes to give us opportunities to share love, yea some days we may share love in different ways or in more ways then others, however it doesn't make it any less. God is unchanging and his love never fails.

Day 57 of " A Quarter of Love"

Today, I woke up pretty weak, from lack of sleep and lack of food. Yet I was late for school so I hurried to get ready and headed out the door asap. At first I didn't even want to go to school but I urged myself to go anyways.

Once I was in my third period, I got a text from my mom asking if I could go out to eat on sunday for fathers day. However I knew I had church and then mission meetings, so i replied no. Yet I wanted to spend time with my dad for fathers day, so I began to think about what I could do with him. My stomach began to grumble at that moment and I thought about what I would eat once I got out of school.

It was then I realized I could take my dad out for dinner tonight. So I asked my mom if she was free tonight, and she told my dad and we made plans. We headed for red robin, and ate a good dinner and got to just share, laugh and converse. After we walked around the mall for a little, and then headed home.

Sometimes things come up, and we cant make the planned dates to spend time with the people in our lives however. Making an effort to still spend time with them, even if its on a different day is important and worth the attempt.

Day 56 of " A Quarter of love"

Today was a blessed day, after a morning of worship, a blessed sermon from James, and some Costco everything was really going great. I spent a good amount of time talking with Kris, and then working on my testimony as he played guitar. After awhile he went to another room and I just continued to reminisce on this amazing year I have had, and without God none of it would have been possible.

Kris came back a little after and we began to chat, and we noticed mission meeting was going to start in about an hour so we headed to Mcdonalds to grab some food. Once we arrived at Mcdonalds I noticed 2 homeless people laying on the grass, and I instantly knew I wanted to buy them food. So as I parked, I told Kristian that I was gonna buy food for those people and he smiled, and I could tell we were on the same page.

As we walked inside I began to get a little nervous/anxious because sometimes people don't want food given to them so I was wandering how i was going to approach them. Finally we got our food and headed outside. I told Kris we would pray at the car then walk over and if they were sleeping lay the food down but if they were awake to give them the food and hopefully pray for them. It was at this moment when we noticed one of the people was a lady and she was walking towards Mcdonalds. Which caught us off guard and Kris suggested we just go straight over to her, so I agreed and we walked over to the lady and told her we had extra sandwiches and was wandering if she would like one.

She said that she would enjoy having one so we gave her a Mcdouble. We asked if there was anyone else she knew of that might want a sandwich and she said there was another lady over there. After she began to tell us that her stomach had been bothering her and she didn't feel too well. We asked if we could pray for her, and she told us that she really had to go to the bathroom so we told her to have a great and blessed day.

After this we headed over towards the other lady but we also saw a man laying down. The lady had walked across the street and into a coffee shop by the time we got there and so we looked towards the man and decided to say excuse me sir but he was knocked out. So we decided to just go back to our car, pray for the three of them and then head to missions meeting.

Its amazing how God just wants to know if we are willing to step out in faith, and he will take care of the rest. He saw my nervousness and allowed the lady to happen to walk to Mcdonalds at the exact time we were leaving. He is truly amazing, awesome, and unchanging.

Day 55 of " A Quarter of Love"

Today was a good day, Korea won!!!!!! Also I got to spend the day with my youth brothers and Jacob. God was with us throughout the whole day and it ended with a BANG! ( not the game) but with me worshiping at home and just being in Jesus's presence. God never seizes to amaze me and he is with me every step of the way. I took today to pray for many of my friends and even some that I haven't even met yet during my QT.

Truly God is moving and I know that he will just manifest in all of our lives over this summer. God is just so mighty and amazing. I'm going crazy just thinking about how great he is. He is our strength, our foundation the driving force behind our life, and the SOLUTION! Thank you Jesus

Day 54 of " A Quarter of Love"

Well today was a good day, I was excited for kcc banquet and church. KCC banquet was fun, and had some good food mmmm L&L. Anyways after the banquet I had about 30minutes to get to church for praise team practice. On top of that we were supposed to stop by Yeo's house to pick up his guitar.

Then two of our friends asked if they could get a ride home, and I gladly said yes. I know how it feels to need a ride, and when someone gives you a ride it really brightens up your day. We were laughing and listening to nehemiah band while on our way to their houses. It was a true blessing for God to allow us to really have peace and joy, after having a lot of fun at the banquet.

Day 53 of " A Quarter of Love"

Well today I got to turn in another final project, and after not having much sleep this week I knew I was running on Gods love. Without him I would be a wreck and he truly is my everything. It was a blessed day and I had a lot of joy and peace in my heart and mind.

It was about lunch time and so they were selling senior sweaters in the quad. A lot of my friends were wanting to by them and they go on sale every Thursday. Well there is only one Thursday left of this year and so one of my friends wanted to get his now before it was too late. However he only had $5. I had a feeling even when we were talking about it to spot someone on a sweatshirt if they needed it. It was after this when he mentioned he only had 5$ dollars and he wanted to borrow the rest to pay for his sweatshirt.

I told him I would lend him the rest, and was happy to help, because he was made happy getting the senior sweatshirt.

Sometimes when we give its in a nice setting like this, and sometimes when we give its a rougher or more confusing setting. One that may try to steal the joy of giving away from us that God blesses us with. Yet it is in both times that we trust in God and know that he will be with us and that all things work together for Christ.

Day 52 of " A Quarter of Love"

I woke up this morning wanting to show love, and after being truly refreshed by the spirit of God, I was really hungry to be in Gods presence and to be used. I stayed up late last night with a friend preparing our senior project. Everything leading up to my senior project was very slow, however I trusted in God that he would be with both of us and that he would speak through us.

We had a good presentation, and we got a lot of positive feedback from it. All glory go to God for being with us through it all. After this there were know more projects today so we basically had free time. I noticed one of my friends just laying on the couch looking distraught and so I walked over wandering what was up. He told me how he hurt his hand the day before and how he was really tired.

I asked him if it would be ok to pray for him and he told me that it would, and so I prayed for him. I was thankful for God being with me and truly that he would heal him and return joy and peace to his heart. This jolted the rest of my day and I was just astonished at how God had been moving in my life in just the previous days.

After School I headed to church early for bible study like always. I arrived and met Joanne Jundo at the door with the warming smile that she always had. I told her about what had happened in the past days and how God has really been active in my life. However I could instantly tell she wasn't her normal self. So I asked her how she was doing, and how her week was. She shared how she was just tired, and how the flow of things had switched around for her.

After it got quiet as she worked and I played guitar and I just began to think, and God instilled in me the want to pray for her. At first I was going to wait for everyone else to arrive but then I realized I would rather just do it right there on the spot. I asked her if it would be ok if I prayed for her and she said yea. So we prayed and then after I went back over to the couch.

As I was sitting down eating chips a peace of chip fell to the ground and I looked down. It was then I noticed how dirty the floors were and began to notice dust, and stuff under the desk and chairs and such. So I picked up a broom and just began to sweep and clean up the floors. After that I emptied the trash in her room because it was full and then replaced it with a empty bag.

It gave me joy to just do something in hopes of raising JJ's spirits and something that can benefit everything. That along with praying for my friend although very different gave me great joy and really puts a smile on my face to be used by God in which ever way possible. I don't know if any of you have heard the song Give me your eyes by Brandon heath, but it truly speaks to me, and expresses what Love is and How God is the center of it.

Day 52 of " A Quarter of Love"

Day 51 of " A Quarter of Love"

Today School went by fairly quickly and I didnt get to show love at school, however God is unchanging and he can show love any many different ways inside and outside of school. So after one my friends actually showed love to me, by taking me to pick up my car then eating lunch with me, I headed home to get started on my project.

Once I was at home I begin to chat with one of my friends who had a final tomorrow, and asked if I wouldnt mind going with them to the mall. I agreed and headed to pick them up. We got the bond, and talk about our spiritual walks, and fellowship.

Its in our stressful times, and frustrations that God gives us ways out and allows us to fall upon each other for support. I am thankful that I was used to help my friend and that they helped me as well.

Day 50 of " A Quarter of Love"

This morning, I woke up and my mom took me to church. We began to talk about God, and Job and how Amazing God is. After being a little tired and weak I arrived at church and worked on my testimony. After about an hour it was time for praise practice and so we began to get ready.

Only problem was, I didn't have my usb with me so there was no way to transport the songs to my friends computer. I began to stress and I felt like the walls were closing in around me. I continued to pray and ask that God be my strength in my time of need. I began to feel as if I would have a heart attack yet continued to pray and work on power point. Thankfully not only did we find a usb, but we found someone else to work on power point.

I prayed with Joanne Jundo, and after I sat and waited for worship to start. It was at this point I felt very weak, yet I continued to pray and ask that God would be with me. It wasn't until the last worship song that God filled me with his strength and raised me up out of the pit I was in.

It was time to deliver my testimony and he was with me the whole way. A series of unfortunate events had taken place that morning and in the days previous. Yet pursuing and trusting in God that he would be with me allowed me to share my testimony with my Youth Group.

Thank you Jesus, you Came to my rescue and I want to be where you are.

Day 49 of " A Quarter of Love"

Hello :). Well I woke up this morning excited for my interview at Yogurtland yet at the same time was eager to show some love. I got ready headed to school, and went to first and second period then headed for my interview. It was at Torrance Crossroads and so I got there hoping to be the first one, but I was number 7. After waiting for awhile I saw a van pull up and a elderly couple stepped out.

The Wife was helping her husband who had a walker and they were moving towards Ihop. I motioned towards the Ihop door as they were still walking. Once they got a little closer and I was 80% sure they would be going to Ihop I opened the door and asked if they were going into Ihop. They got closer and nodded then continued to walk inside.

The door happened to be one of those heavy ones where you have to use muscle to open it, which made me even more glad to open the door. Afterwards I sat back down and awaited my interview, but with joy in my heart. I was thankful for God being present and allowing me to show love even in a small way like openeing the door for an elderly couple wanting to enjoy breakfast.

Day 48 of " A Quarter of Love"

Today I woke up, and it was my favorite weather overcast. Anyways I got ready for school and headed out the door. School was interesting, and due to finals and the school year coming to an end all we do is work in class with minimal free time. However that does not stop God from moving and the acts of love from flowing.

School went by rather quickly and before I knew it I was out of school and on my way home to get started on homework and projects. Before I got started though I remembered seeing a coming soon for yogurt land and wanted to look to see if i could find anything about it online. I found it located on craigslist and it turns out the date for the interviews were coming up soon. So I was excited and started filling out the paper work.

It was then when I realized not only was I looking for a job but a couple of my friends were as well. So I let them know about the job position and sent them the info for it. A job opportunity for anyone is very exciting, and important. I will continue to pray that God will move and if it is his will that me and my friends will get the position.

Day 47 of " A Quarter of Love"

Today, I woke up feeling a little under the weather but nevertheless I was excited for what they day held for me. Arriving at school I was eager to show some love, yet class was real busy with minimum free time. So I continued on sure there would be and opportunity.

At my 5th period I had to go to the restroom real bad, so I left to go. And you have to walk past the cafeteria to go to the restroom. On my way back I noticed a bunch of trash just left out on the tables where people eat and on the inside I saw the janitor cleaning.

So I decided to throw away the trash on the outside tables, to make the work load easier on him. A lot of time we don't realize how much the people who clean in our lives have to do. If they stopped it was have a large impact on us, so it was my pleasure to help out in that way.

Day 46 of " A Quarter of Love"

Well today was a good day, after having a three day weekend it was back to school. I woke up this morning wandering who I could show love to and went to school excited. The day went by fairly quickly yet, I didn't panic. I knew God would be with me the whole day and that I would be able to show love. I enjoyed doing my bible study, and talked about church a bit with one of my friends.

I was starving the whole day because I didn't get to eat anything, so I was wandering what I was going to eat. Well thankfully God saw my heart and after my 5th period I ran into one of my friends and he offered to by me lunch, for my past birthday. I waited in my car for him, and I just began to have a talk with God. Thats when I wandered about how my parents were doing and what kind of day they might have been having.

So I decided to text both of them a little message of encouragement and letting them know that I loved and cared about them. I realized over this three day weekend that, a lot of times we neglect the people that are real close to us. Showing someone you care can completely change their day, or their life. So I was thankful I was able to share with my parents the Love that God has given me.

Day 45 of " A Quarter of Love"

Today I woke up and began to get ready to head to a friends house to do a video project for school. I then realized seven dollars not in my wallet but in my pocket and remembered I forgot to give my bible study teacher his change for when we went to Mcdonalds.

So I texted him up and told him that I had his change, and he replied for me to keep it and that it was a donation to the act of love fund. I thanked him and then continued to work on our project. After we finished up, we headed out to meet up with the other guys because we were going to have a guys day out.

God blessed us with a wonderful day to play outside so we took advantage of it and played football, it was fun and competitive yet we all left with smiles. We were all thirsty afterwards and headed to seven eleven. One of my friends had no money so I spotted him the money for a drink, while we were at seven eleven. After we went to CL and I spotted another friend $2 to play. Finally after finishing up, one last friend of mines didn't have his wallet on him so he asked if he could borrow money to eat with and I told him yea.

The money that God blessed me with from my Bible study teacher was used to help 3 other people. God works in amazing ways and his blessings multiply beyond our imagination. I thank you God for being the driving Force in our life and I pray that it is your love that people will see through these acts of Love.

Day 44 of " A Quarter of Love"

Well, today was a blessed day. It was also really hot, and there wasn't much we could do to escape the heat. Sundays are normally filled up at our church now because we have service in the morning then vbs and then missions meeting.

So as the day went on we finally arrived in missions meeting, and I realized the way the room we have our meetings in is positioned, no air can get in. So its real hot and stuffy but it gives us training on how things will be in Korea. We started out with worship and I was dieing, not from the heat but from dehydration. I really wanted some water yet I just endured and didn't focus on it until worship was over.

I then went down stairs to get a cup of water since we had a couple minutes before the meeting would start. Once I got down stairs, I decided to get everyone a cup of water because I know if I was hot an thirsty everyone else was as well. So I poured 11 cups of water and headed back upstairs.

A friend of mine saw me doing this and he said that really made him feel good and think about showing love to people as well. So I went up stairs and handed out water, so we could commence our meeting hydrated and happy.

A lot of times God gives us opportunities, to share his love by just thinking of others when we are going to do something for ourselves.

Day 43 of " A Quarter of Love"

Well, today was a blessed day and I am thankful for God being with me every step of the way. Today I got to show love to friends that are close to me. One of my friends didn't have money to eat and I happened to have a subway gift card on me so I gave it to him and we were both able to eat and fellowship.

Its very important to share Gods love with everyone, not neglecting our closes friends but supporting them and fellow shiping with them when ever we can.

Day 42 of " A Quarter of Love"

I was suppose to post this last night but I fell asleep. Anyways Today, I woke up and got ready for school, while getting ready I prayed to God and asked who could I show love to today. Well ironically I ran out the door on my way to my car and I saw a lady with a trash bag and heels walking. So I asked her If I could throw away her trash for her, since no one really likes to go near the trash specially when your dressed for work.

She said yea and thank you and I took out the trash. I'm beginning to really see how the little things can really make a difference and that there is no difference when showing love. You don't have to be rich or do crazy out of the ordinary things to show love, but helping someone at in any way can start someones day off very well.

Day 41 of " A Quarter of Love"

Today, I woke up realizing I had a late start which was great, except I had to wake up at my normal time because I had a project to work on. So I headed to my friends house after being a little late and we discussed what we would do for our video. Our assignment was to make a video, simple? Well we decided to make a video of us showing love for one day.

So we headed to a donut shop and started to put our plan into action. At first we were going to give donuts to people at a bus stop, but unfortunately their bus came right when we were approaching and then they were all gone lol.

But God had something greater for us, because the ideal came to me to go to the Torrance Fire Department and present them with the donuts and hopefully give them a good start to their day. So we drove to Torrance FD, and although we where a bit nervous we knocked on the door and then the large gate where they hold the fire engines opened up.

We got to meet with a couple of them, then we told them what we were doing and that we just wanted to appreciate them and show them some love. After handing them donuts it was perfect timing because they got a call and so we got to catch them get into action and drove off with donuts in hand.

However this day did not stop here, the day went on and after thinking about an evangelizing event I attended on Saturday I realized it was time for me to begin to speak to my friends that weren't Christian about God. Fear was the first thing that had always hit me but I had been praying to God that he would be with me and that I would have boldness and Love with me when speaking to them.

So I began to speak to one of my friends and we chatted for a little bit. Then I let him know about how I had been praying for him, and how I cared about him. He was thankful and that brought me joy. We talked some more and I began to remember when we were younger and how occasionally he would stand up for me when a lot of people were against me, and I told him that I appreciated him and that he was a good guy. He was surprised by this and told me no one had told him that before.

This shocked me, it took me all the way to my senior year to tell him something like that and no one else had done it? The fact that this gave him joy gave me joy as well and made me realize, something as small as sharing with someone that you appreciate them can have more volume then buying food, or anything for that matter. I have Faith that God will be with me and that I can share the things he has done in my life over this year. I'm thankful and blessed for God using me in this way and excited at the same time.

This School year is almost over for me, and yet God has only just begun, thank you Jesus.

Prayer: That God will speak through me his truth and love, and that it will be expressed through my actions as well. Also that I can share and express how much God means to me and what he has done in my life. God you are my strength and my foundation and All I Need Is You!

Day 40 of " A Quarter of Love"

Today, I woke up actually feeling a little down. Not spiritually but physically. I was very tired but not the just suck it up and get out of bed tired. I was I feel like my body is really weak and I can get real sick tired. Along with this I was sneezing and such and felt a tad bit cold.

Yet, I knew that through God I would gain strength and the support I would need to make it through this day and this week. So I put a smile on and began to pray, to God in my weakness. I did my Qt, got ready and some breakfast and headed out the door.

School went by fine, and before I knew it, like always it was lunch. Lunch time was dandy and I got to just laugh and talk to a couple of my friends. I began to speak to one of my friends who had a pretty hectic weekend. He explained to me what had happened in a short version and I told him we would continue our conversation after school.

After school came, and we talked and I am so thankful God blessed me with joy and patience because I was able to really listen to all he had to say and how he felt. Sometimes we really forget to listen and be there for the people close to us. After this we prayed and then headed our ways.

Later on that night God gave me the opportunity to share Microsoft office with a friend of mines who really needed it and I was very happy and thankful to help. Along with this, I was able to buy food, and some medicine for my mom while she was a bit under the weather.

Even in my tiredness and weakness God truly is my strength and my foundation and I am very thankful and blessed that he is the supporter of my life. He is the one who makes these acts of love possible and truly gives me the ability to complete them.

Day 39 of " A Quarter of Love"

This has been a very blessed week, and I am very thankful to God for being with me every step of the way. This morning I was able to pray for my friend who had a bump on his eye. It was in my first period, and I was a bit nervous at first, but I didn't want that to come in the way of praying for him. So after we talked about his eye a little more, and I noticed he was nervous about it and hopeing it wasn't pink eye I asked him if I could pray for him.

I did so and he was very appreciative afterwards which was nice. We continued our work but I could tell he felt more comfortable aftwards. Thats exactly what the love of God does, calms, comforts, and grants peace.

Day 38 of " A Quarter of Love"

After a very blessed day yesterday, I went to sleep and woke up feeling good and wanting to just spend time with God. I got ready, and decided I would do my QT after school today, but I kept my bible in my backpack, got dressed and headed off to school. On my way to school I began to thank God for what he had done and showed me through this week and started to listen to From the inside out. I was jamming out in my car on the way to school and having a great worship, almost sad to have to stop yet ready for a day at school. So I arrived at school about 3minutes after the bell had rung so I was late but I ran to class anyways. Because we are on block scheduling it was 2,4,6(lucky me I have no 6th period so I get out at 12 :) ) with 2 hour class periods, anyways so I walked in class.

I already knew we would have a sub, and so I walked inside and then sat in my seat. We didn't have one of the normal north substitutes though, it was some older gentlemen. Anyways he asked who I was I told him my name and that I was late and he repeated what I said and said I would get a tardy I agreed and I went back to my seat.

Here is when the fun starts. So everyday I eat a banana, in class. So I sat in my seat while my friends around me were talking and I pulled my banana out and began to eat it. I took a bite, and then I hear my name called by the sub, so I look towards him and he shouted at me to stop fooling around eating banana and that there is no eating in class. I was shocked but, I just nodded and told him I was sorry. He told me to go outside and finish my banana and I said ok.

I walked outside confused because I didn't know what just happened. I began to speak to God while eating my banana and was just telling him I wasn't mad or anything, I just don't want to get sent to the office for anything, specially eating a banana in a class where i eat everyday, and in a high school where eating is aloud in class. Anyways I was out there for about 2minutes when the sub comes out and tells me to stop fooling around and hurry up and eat my damn banana.

When people curse i don't enjoy it specially if its directed towards me, but I told him ok and that I was sorry. So I downed my banana and went back inside. To my surprise once I walked back inside he had taken my stuff and moved it to the corner of the room where no one was sitting and told me that was my new seat. At first I was shocked, but then I just nodded and went to my new seat. I began to do my work, and I just began to pray not for myself but for the sub. It was very strange what had just happened but I don't know what he may have been going through.

Its possible he could have been an in city teacher, and the fact I'm the only black person in a Korean class could have startled him, or something could have been going on in his personal life and he could have just been stressed. Either way I prayed that God would be with him and give him peace and joy. I also prayed and thanked God for being with me during this situation, also that he gave me peace through out this and so I continued to work.

It was kind of difficult being isolated from the class, yet I just continued to pray through out the class period, and sing from the inside out, and where I belong. The class continuously got rowdy yet he seemed to not drop the hammer on them as he did on me. Finally I got all my work done before the end of the class period, and I was able to read a little of my bible which I felt was a reward for finishing my work.

I thank God, because I feel as if this was a test, to still praise him, and to turn to him in my time of need. Even when things didn't seem fair God was present and his love was all I needed. God never gives us more than we can handle, and for any temptation he is there providing us with a way out, which is his love. I thank you Lord, for your mercy and grace and for being the foundation and strength in my life.

Day 37 of " A Quarter of Love"

So I know you wandering why it says day 37 instead of day 30, well like I said in my earlier blog in the week I didn't blog for a week due to business however the acts of love didn't stop. I realized, even if I didn't blog about it, that doesn't change the fact of what day of Love it is so sorry for the jump but this is the true date of acts of love a bit confusing I know.

Anyways, today I woke up once again eager to show Gods love to someone. Every morning I wake up a bit earlier so I can QT to start off my day. Today I woke up and i looked at my clock laid in bed and then fell back asleep. I woke back up at 7 04 and realized I still had to shower and get ready and still do my QT. I decided to get ready first, and then afterwards realized I wouldn't have enough time to QT. Yet I felt I would be able to do it during school, so I got ready and headed to school.

It wasn't until 3rd period I was able to do my Qt, which was cool because I was the only one at my table, while everyone else was just playing games at other tables. One of my friends came over and asked me what I was doing I showed him my bible study and told him about it. After that he began to tell me about a business him an his family were beginning to start. I told him that was great and that I would support him.

At that time the spirit spoke to me, that I could pray for him. So I asked him if he would be ok with me praying for his family and their upcoming business. He said fine, and I did so. Which was a blessing just to share that with him.

However God was not done, I went back to doing my bible study and a couple of my friends came over and were curious about my bible study. I was grateful, and pleased to talk with them about it and was able to share with them about Church, and a little of what God has done in my life.

Today was a true blessing, God is so great and the joy he blesses me with is indescribable. The blessings however didn't start there that was only the tip of the Iceberg, the rest took place at church when I went to bible study. Yet Ill save the rest for an in person talk. However Gods Glory has been thick and I thank God for him being my foundation and strength every day and every step of the way.

Day 29 of " A Quarter of Love"

Today, was a very blessed day. It started off with a bang, for starters it was raining when I walked outside and rain/overcast if my favorite weather so that was a blessing. Secondly on my way to school I was in the mood to worship so I cranked up my stereo and began to praise/worship while driving. It was a true blessing and along with having a wonderful QT that morning I was very thankful.

I had asked God to be with me on my act of love today, and I actually knew what I was going to do today. A friend of mines asked me If I could drop them off at home and I said sure it would be no problem. It was nice we got to chat and just enjoy the weather, well I enjoyed the weather on our way. After dropping them off I picked up another friend from Mens Warehouse, and after that got to share how our day was and what was going on in our lives.

In the midst of all this the spirit took over, and we began to pray for each other, due to my friend feeling the spirit within him and the need/ want to pray. This gave me joy because I love to pray and it was a blessing to not only be prayed over but to also pray for my friend. After this we listened to a couple more worship songs and then parted ways.

Today God had everything set up for me, which I am very thankful for and he had blessings for me that filled me up. I love Gods timing, and how we always try to interpret what he has for us, yet he has something completely better. It is his love that resonates in my heart and I am very thankful for the many people he has put in my life. Friends and family, don't realize the impact and in which ways God has used you in my Life. Thank you Jesus

Day 28 of " A Quarter of Love"

Sunday we were challenged to pray for our friends in school, while in school. So I woke up this morning wanting to share Gods love with someone. It just so happened that today one of my friends let us know that he is about to overcome something difficult, and so we were supporting him and telling him we were happy for him and that he could do it.

We were in a large group, and I realized that I wanted to pray for him, but I was nervous to because we were in a large group. a couple minutes went by and I was thinking to my self well I don't want to pass up this opportunity, and at the same time I didn't want to just wait till the bell rang to go to class and try to get him alone.

This is when God showed favor upon me, and our group split and he began to talk one on one with another friend and the rest talked in their group. So I took this opportunity walked over to him and listened as they continued to talk about how and what he would be doing. It was at this point I began to encourage him more as well and I told him that I would pray for him. It was funny because he said thanks and then i said right now and he said huh? I'm not ready for all that. I told him that it would be ok and to just let it happen. He said ok, we were both kind of nervous about it yet I smiled put my arm around him and began to pray.

Afterwards, he said thanks and was kind of surprised and he said that I was a real Christian now, huh? I told him that I was and that Gods with me and he would be with him too. We began to talk about it a little more and I challenged him to visit my church and he said that he wouldn't be ready for it yet, but i said yet is the key word and he just has to go and that he would enjoy the sermon.

I didn't want to pressure him so we began to talk about other things until Lunch was over. Later in ceramics I remembered a verse i had read that morning Jeremiah 17:14, and i texted that verse to him saying that He could do it.

Today was a real blessing for me, because I got to share Gods love with a friend, and even though it was scary at first God was with me the whole way and the overwhelming joy i received was indescribable. If we are willing, God will be with us every step of the way He just wants us to step out in faith.

Day 27 of " A Quarter of Love"

Today I was excited for service, and also because a friend of mines would be coming to our church.

I was thankful that in the morning when I texted him he messaged me back and told me he would be ready once I arrived. He followed me to church and he watched some of our praise team practice and then got to mingle with some people in our church. Its funny because thats about the same path I took when I first came to WPCA.

After worship and service, he said he enjoyed his time and I was glad that God allowed him to visit my Church. After that I volunteered to help wash dishes with a couple other friends, so we did so and there were ALOT of dishes. However it was kind of fun and it gave me joy personally to help others out. Every Weekend all the grandmas at our church Cook, and then clean up and it was very nice to see them relaxing and eating. Sometimes we dont realize how much people do for us or how things get done and taken care of. Its very important to appreciate the people in our lives even if we rarely talk to them

Day 26 of " A Quarter of Love"

I woke up early this morning for Sebek and mission training, but I got off to kind of a rough start due to my alarm not going off at 4:45. I woke up in a panic and got ready as fast as possible and was heading to pick up my friend who asked me to take him that morning. On my way there I began to get stressed and it was at that moment I realized that the only one I could turn to in this situation was God. After just speaking with him for about 5 minutes and driving to pick up my friend I had a sudden calm and peace come over me which instantly put a smile on my face.

I picked him up and appologized for being late, and he said it was ok and we began to talk about how our weeks were on our way to church. Even though I didnt get to pick my friend on time, he was still thankful and we were able to fellowship on the way there and also on the way home afterwards to pick up somethings before we would have VBS. Sometimes un expected things happen in our days when we want to show love or in any situation but its in those times God wants us to turn to him, and really rely on him. He never seizes to surpise and show his love for me.

Day 25 of "A Quarter of Love"

Today, I woke up ready to go to school and I was excited to do my act of love. School was pretty long, due to schedule changes yet I was excited for what my day might hold. It was lunch before I knew it and I was fortunate to have had a talk with Joanne Jundo on Wednesday about praying for our friends at school when they need it.

One of my friends mysteriously got a headache and it was slowing down his day. He was dragging his feet and constantly had his head down so I figured this would be the perfect moment to pray for him. It was funny, because it was awkward at first, because he told me a couple times that it was ok and that he didn't need me to pray for him but I insisted with a smile so he gave in.

After praying for him he went into deep thought and, began kind of quiet and I told him that God would be with him he would be his strength. After I began to chat with my other friends, but I can tell it was uncommon for someone to pray for him in a non church situation. However I could tell he was thinking about it and being willing to pray for your friends, at any time can truly make a difference in their lives. God works in mysterious ways and its a true blessing. I was also blessed by this, because for awhile I wanted to begin to pray for my friends at school and I was convicted to finally.

I'm very thankful that God was with me during this time and that he was my foundation to pray for my friend

Day 24 of A " Quarter of Love"

Well today was my Birthday YAY! Thank you Jesus for being with me through these 18years and giving me new grace every day. Just because it was my birthday didn't mean I would take a day off from my Quarter of Love.

Today God gave me a way to show love where it had become a way I didn't even know I was showing love. I thank him for being with me and for always blessing me in a way I don't expect. Today was a blessed day and it was a good relaxing birthday. It was about 9 p.m. and I still hadn't done my act of love yet, when one of my friends asked if I could print something for him. It was no problem he asked me on other occasion as well and I was happy to help.

He then let me know he was thankful and that he didn't wanna use me for my printer but I told him it was no hassle or problem what so ever. Sometimes we don't know it but the smallest things ever can make someone else's day and helping him out, made my day. Thank you Jesus For your Love and how you allow us to bond with so many people through your love that we share which is the greatest love of all.

Day 23 of " A Quarter of Love"

I woke up this morning and prayed for God to use me to speak truth and that he would be with me during any act of love I encounter. It was a very nice day and by the time I got to lunch I was feeling great from winning extra credit in my class. One of my friends came over to me and asked me If I wanted to buy him lunch. I said sure, and he was caught off guard and said really? I told him yea lets go so we walked to the cafeteria and talked.

I wanted to speak to him about God, so after some chatting we got on the subject of how often I go to church. I told him I'm at church about 4 times a week and that I'm there for praise team practice a lot too, but that I really enjoy it. After buying him lunch I told him he should come to my church this Friday, and he said OK. Which was a total blessing because I didn't expect it, we talked some more about who all goes to church and so I told him he should just come with me, ironically he lives near me which makes it easier for me to pick him up or take him home if i have to. The money I got extra on Tuesday I expected to spend that immediately but God had something different in store. He touched someone who was near to me and someone who would be willing to come out to my church. You can never read, or predict what God will do. Showing acts of love can really touch people and what God has in store is so much greater then what we can imagine

Day 22 of " A Quarter of love"

Hello, sorry last week was very hectic and although the acts of love didn't stop I didn't have much time on the computer, so I wasn't able to post them. However instead of thinking back to all the things I did last week I decided since today is Tuesday to just continue from today as if last Monday was yesterday.

So I went out to go pick up pizza from dominoes . I was looking forward to doing an act of love and I prayed to God that he would bless me with an act of love that night. So my dad gave me some money for the pizza and I headed to my car. Once I got to my car my mom had just arrived and when I told her I was on my way to pick up pizza she handed me some money even though I told her I had money. After that I realized maybe I would have the opportunity to help someone who is hungry or in need, so I headed to dominoes.

On my way there I was hoping to provide someone with some gas, if they needed it or food and speak to them about God. So finally I arrived at dominoes and I placed my order for the pizza, and then I just waited while it was being made. I decided to walk outside and I looked up and down the street. I saw a couple people just sitting outside their car to my left which was weird cause they were all wearing t shirts an stuff but it was cold. After awhile they were still there so I wandered if I should buy them pizza, but then there were like 5 of them and so I was kind of apprehensive So i walked to Mcdonalds to use the restroom. And on my way out there was a Bike chained to a pole but it was all overturned and like hanging off the sidewalk into where the parking space was. So I just picked it up and set it straight.

By the time I got back the guys were leaving with a tow truck I guess their car was stopped but its a good thing i didn't buy the pizza because they would have been gone by the time it was ready. So I left on my way home thanking God for blessing me with the opportunity to show love, even if it was smalling like picking up someones bike. God always gives us something unexpected and what he has for us is greater then what we can imagine.

Day 21 of" A Quarter of Love"

Today I woke up, started my day with a QT and headed to school. Once I arrived at school I hopped out my car and saw one of my teachers from when I was a freshmen Mr. Aoki. I walked towards him and greeted him. I saw he was carrying his back pack two bags in his hand and a roller with other supplies i'm guessing in it.

His class is kind of far away so I asked if I could help him carry some stuff. He replied no and thanked me. We chatted a little more and then we had to split ways because my class was upstairs and his was downstairs. The start of your day is very important and, you never know what could brighten up someones day. However more than anything its a great thing taking the initiative and asking even if your not needed then to not ask at all.

Sometimes we debate in our heads when we want to help someone and don't know if we should ask them, however the worst thing they can say is no they don't need help. You never know whose day you might brighten up.

Day 20 of "A Quarter of Love"

Today was very good, starting off with a wonderful worship and a great sermon it was Sunday and a lot of things were ahead of me. After jamming, going out to eat and vbs decorations my Sunday was soon coming to an end.

While everyone was downstairs Aaron went upstairs with me to help me make a set. After we finished DP was calling me because we were going to go out so I began to get my things together. I then realized that the Youth Group was left unorganized and it was no big deal for me to clean so I began. I was going to start with cleaning up cables and stuff when Daniel Hong came in and helped me with them so that was very nice. After I swept the the YG area closed up the windows and was on my way downstairs.

It wasn't a hassle at all, I don't know why but cleaning up church gives me a good warm feeling and so I enjoy doing it.

Day 19 of " A Quarter of Love"

Today, was the day I awaited praise practice because I would be playing bass. Once practice started we began to play and our first run through of our first two songs went very well. However as things progressed Sean felt something should change. So he suggested that I switch with Brian from bass to guitar and that he switch with Daniel from electric to drums.

He said it was just to see how it would sound. So after a couple run through's he said that we would keep this positions. Immediately I became disappointed because I had looked forward to playing bass all week. Yet I put it behind me because it wasn't about me and I didn't want to let this mess with my worship. So we began to play more and more and I began to enjoy practicing because it was more then just practice it was worship.

Just as Jaeson Ma says Love is selfless not selfish and this was a great example. In turn on Sunday God blessed me with a wonderful worship where I wasn't focused on the music at all but instead just spending time giving glory and praising him. It is very true all things work together for the good

Day 18 of" A Quarter of Love"

Today I spent the morning with my dad eating breakfast. Going out to eat may not be a spectacular act of love but its one that can really make a difference. Even if nothing crazy happens its important to spend time just relaxing and eating with our loved ones. We went to Denny's which was very good and stayed there for about an hour.

He was leaving to go to Vegas that afternoon and I wanted to spend time with him before he left. The night before my mom and my dad went out to dinner and I couldn't join them but I was glad that we were able to make time in the morning to eat.

Day 17 of " A Quarter of Love"

Today was a blessed day and i'm thankful God gave me a lot of joy and laughter. It started off slow because I left my lunch at home and I was tempted to be come sad and frustrated. It was because I made myself 2 sandwiches chips fruit the works and I was really happy for myself that I was able to get to school to in time but to my surprise my lunch bag was missing from my backpack. So I just decided to not blow up but to instead just trust in God to be my strength of the day.

To make a long story short my dad showed up with my lunch and I was very thankful to him :). After that it was lunch time and the lord blessed me with a lot of laughter and fellowship. After Lunch I felt like sharing this so I decided to spend the rest of my day with one of my friends I haven't really talked to in awhile. It was really nice talking to her and I was thankful to just fellowship and reflect on life. Fellowship can really bless one another and its something we should get in the habit of doing more often.

I had to write a poem for my English class and so I wrote this and I wanted to share it with anyone who was reading this blog. The spirit was truly present while i was writing and its funny because at first I didn't want to write a poem. Thank you Jesus for sharing your love with me through this poem.

To Be Called Out

We did it in front of the mirror

As there was no more space left in the church

Christians from all over came to pray

All because of the one named Jesus who has shown us the way

We have been called out

And there is a path to walk

It’s because of his love we can’t help but talk

About how great he is to be the one to sacrifice

He did it for our sins which sometimes we ask ourselves twice

Were we really worth it to him, all this pain?

Yes indeed his love, mercy and glory will continue to rain

Upon us everlasting and to the end of the earth

Because to him we are his one and only and for what it’s worth

I know without a doubt

That I’m thankful for his everlasting love and to be called out

So now it is time for rejoicing and singing

Yet to him our savior I will never stop

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