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.