March 23, 2024

“For then I will restore to the peoples a pure language, that they all may call on the name of the Lord, to serve Him with one accord.” Zephaniah 3:9

Our true characters emerge on the road while driving. One afternoon, I was waiting for my turn to get on the highway during rush hour. When my lane light turned green, I gently stepped on the gas pedal to enter the highway, when suddenly the car on my right lane accelerated and cut in front of me. It was close and I lost it. I honked at the car and I almost would have said some not-so-nice words, only to remember that my daughters were sitting in the back.

Sebin asked why I sounded the horn, as it surprised both of the girls. I tried to explain what just happened but  I was mad at that moment so I couldn’t properly speak my words. I came back to my senses shortly after.

I am so glad I didn’t say those words out loud. Even though I was not at fault, I know I could have handled it better by not sounding the horn. I would like to pray that God will always restore a pure language (lips) to my mouth and that I will only use it to call on God and praise His name. And I want to become a good example to my family and those around me. I pray that God will restore to each one of our church family pure lips, that will glorify and honor His name.

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March 16, 2024

“And said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3

When I speak with my parents on the phone, I don’t spend too much time talking with them. The conversation is brief and casual, and then they want to speak with my children. They spend a lot more time with the kids than spending time with me. I have no problem with that and I can see why.

When the girls were babies, It was interesting to see the girls interact with Hyemi at home. Sebin was 3 years old and she was old enough to know stuff and she didn’t always need mommy. So when Sebin is playing in the living room and Hyemi is passing by, Sebin wouldn’t look at Hyemi. Sebin just pays attention to what she would be doing. The only time Sebin looked at Mommy was when she needed something or when Hyemi was offering food.

Sejin is the youngest in the home. At that time she was only 8 months old. She is different. Mommy is all the world to her. By that time she was big enough to hold onto something higher and stand up. She would be busy playing but when mommy shows up, her face enlightens and her eyes follow wherever mommy is. When Hyemi walks to the left, Sejin’s eyes follow. When Hyemi walks to the right, Sejin’s eyes will follow. When Hyemi disappears to the kitchen, she starts crying. How sweet is that?

I can see why Jesus says we should be like children. As you get older, your attention to your parents seems to get less and less. Like Sejin looking for mommy all the time, we need to be like her, looking for Jesus all the time.

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March 9, 2024

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.” Ezekiel 36:26-27.

When I leave the house, I always ensure these three items are on me: wallet, phone, keys. Every time I move around, I tap myself three times to make sure that these three items are on me.

One morning, I came to church to pray and to read. While I was reading, I needed to get something from the backpack. Then I realized something else was missing. My instinct said that this item was back at home. I drove to church, so that means I had my keys on me. I can see the phone on the desk. So it was my wallet that I left at home.

I was super conscious on my way back home because I didn’t have my driver’s license on me. Since it was early morning, hardly any cars were on the road. But I didn’t speed, I drove safely on the road, and I made sure double, and triple times not to break the law. I didn’t want to get pulled over for any reason. Even though I can claim that I was faithful to the traffic law, I felt guilty. Because I didn’t have my driver’s license with me. I was just more conscious of that fact.

Romans 3:23 tells us that we are all sinners. Therefore, no matter how much I try to obey the law, we are still sinners. The only way to be saved as you know is only through Jesus Christ. When we do so, God will give us a new heart and a new spirit. We’ll feel secure and safe only when we have Jesus Christ within our hearts. If Jesus is not present in our hearts, no matter what we do, we will be insecure.

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