Christmas, and the season of wanting...
So, as this Christmas season has come around quite quickly, I've been doing a lot of thinking about what God's will is for my life. Many of you who actually read this will notice that I usually end my posts with God Bless-a belief more than just a simple way to end my posts. This past year, I've really grown a lot spiritually, and its one of the reasons that I am looking at extending my time here in Korea.
The Christmas season is always a time when we think of how we can give to each other, but, in reality, it usually puts us in a mood of wanting "more" for the upcoming year. This comes out in many different ways: wanting more money (for the increasing cost of living, no doubt^^) wanting more time off, nicer weather, more time spent with those we love and less time with those we dont, etc.
This past week start to my week was a pretty big struggle. I had been looking at applying to a Christian University, and after a slight error on my judgment, I included something I shouldn't have in my application. I haven't heard back from the hiring committee, however, I'm pretty sure I won't be hearing anything. This immediately exacerbated every other small minor problem into something much bigger, and dragging me further into one of those moments of frustration that can only be described as "crap". This year, I've been learning to trust God more, and take what happens as part of God's plan for me, and trusting what happens is because there is something greater in store.
It really forced me to realize a few things, and thinking back on those two days, I've come to realize that things aren't really so bad. I started remembering all of those blessings that one takes for granted any other time when they aren't thinking about how frustrating their life is. I've really had to remind myself how much God has blessed me leading me this far, through as much as I've experienced so far since I've returned to Korea. And I realized just a few blessings ^.~.
One, I've got an amazing family who continues to love me, in spite of the fact that I am living on the opposite side of the world, searching out God here instead of closer to home. Nothing matters more to me than this.
I've got an amazing family of friends here, who love me so much more than I can ever realize. In addition, I have one amazing friend in particular who encourages me not only spiritually, but also in so many other ways that I've lost track.
In spite of my job frustrations, I have a job, at least until March. If the need be that God wants me somewhere else, I KNOW I'll be where He wants me to be.
I've got an amazing church that loves me as much as I love it. By the way, if anyone out there is in Korea, and near the South of Seoul, and you are interested in going to church, or have any questions, please let me know.
I attend at LifeChurch Korea, an amazing church located in Suwon. If you would like any information, directions to the church, or just a contact- post a comment to this blog, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
So what I am trying to say is, in this Christmas season, even though we see so many commercials and requests for money, try to remember just how blessed we really are. If you're like me, it won't take you long to think of even a few things that remind you of what you have to be grateful for.
Have a great week all, and God bless
The Christmas season is always a time when we think of how we can give to each other, but, in reality, it usually puts us in a mood of wanting "more" for the upcoming year. This comes out in many different ways: wanting more money (for the increasing cost of living, no doubt^^) wanting more time off, nicer weather, more time spent with those we love and less time with those we dont, etc.
This past week start to my week was a pretty big struggle. I had been looking at applying to a Christian University, and after a slight error on my judgment, I included something I shouldn't have in my application. I haven't heard back from the hiring committee, however, I'm pretty sure I won't be hearing anything. This immediately exacerbated every other small minor problem into something much bigger, and dragging me further into one of those moments of frustration that can only be described as "crap". This year, I've been learning to trust God more, and take what happens as part of God's plan for me, and trusting what happens is because there is something greater in store.
It really forced me to realize a few things, and thinking back on those two days, I've come to realize that things aren't really so bad. I started remembering all of those blessings that one takes for granted any other time when they aren't thinking about how frustrating their life is. I've really had to remind myself how much God has blessed me leading me this far, through as much as I've experienced so far since I've returned to Korea. And I realized just a few blessings ^.~.
One, I've got an amazing family who continues to love me, in spite of the fact that I am living on the opposite side of the world, searching out God here instead of closer to home. Nothing matters more to me than this.
I've got an amazing family of friends here, who love me so much more than I can ever realize. In addition, I have one amazing friend in particular who encourages me not only spiritually, but also in so many other ways that I've lost track.
In spite of my job frustrations, I have a job, at least until March. If the need be that God wants me somewhere else, I KNOW I'll be where He wants me to be.
I've got an amazing church that loves me as much as I love it. By the way, if anyone out there is in Korea, and near the South of Seoul, and you are interested in going to church, or have any questions, please let me know.
I attend at LifeChurch Korea, an amazing church located in Suwon. If you would like any information, directions to the church, or just a contact- post a comment to this blog, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
So what I am trying to say is, in this Christmas season, even though we see so many commercials and requests for money, try to remember just how blessed we really are. If you're like me, it won't take you long to think of even a few things that remind you of what you have to be grateful for.
Have a great week all, and God bless
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