Prayer Requests

I said I wouldn't blog anymore during lent, but this one isn't for me, but for some friends I've been reaching out to. I am asking all of you who read my blog to be part of this ministry of reaching out to my two friends in particular, Susan and Luci, by praying for them and for me. I have had the privilege to be able to share the Gospel to both of them via AIM/Facebook this past year. Susan accepted Christ last week! and Luci is curious and open to learning more about Christianity. Although you guys may not be in direct contact with them, you can be a part of what God wants to do in their lives by praying for them, and for me to seize those opportunities God will continue to provide to share the love of Christ to them through whatever means. please keep in mind (i'm telling myself this) that it's not about me, but God who is working, so HE deserves ALL the glory and praise! so the next time any of you see me, don't praise me for sharing the Gospel, it feeds my pride (which is an issue I've been dealing with a lot this past week), even though it's nothing to be proud of since that's what we should be doing ALL the time. But just ask how Susan and Luci are doing and how you can pray for them. That would be more encouraging for me, knowing that you guys are praying for them.

So, here are some prayer requests for them:

Susan:
- sprititual protection as a new believer from sprititual attacks
- for doors to open for her to get connected to community at HMCC
- breaking the resistance from parents for her to go to church
- to know Jesus more as her personal Lord and Savior and realize the fulness of His love for her

Luci (list she shared with me):
- for her to come to know Christ as Lord and Savior
- dealing with self-esteem and self-image issues
- lacking motivation to do good in school and even stay in college
- hurt from her past relationship

busy. crazy. blessing.

My past Wed thru Thursday:

woke up at 7-9am: finished Leviticus (half asleep... that's why it took me so long! XP)
9-10:30am: went back to bed
11-12pm: met with Juhae. ate lunch together in the Cafeteria and to catch up.
12-1pm: doing Spanish QUIA hwk with Jessica Price (Danielle's friend from Bulls game)
1-3:15pm: Susan she accepted Christ!!! after sharing the Gospel with her on different occasions, reading through the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ in Luke, sharing my testimony, her sharing her sins and experiences, and praying together, she came to accept Jesus as her Lord and Savior! Hallelujah! She said she felt this pressure lifted off from her after she prayed for forgiveness of her sins and for Jesus to come into her life, and she that felt a warmth inside of her that unlike anything she's experienced before for the rest of that day. Praise God! and pray for her to be connected with the HMCC community and spiritual protection!
4-5pm: Chem Lecture
5:15pm-next morning: stayed over at Minhee's. It was a crazy night. Hyung Seo unni came over too and we ate pasta, mandu, and garlic bread. we also went on a quick trip to JST for drinks and played APPLE-to-APPLE. and Hyung Seo shared this crazy story from a manga she just read with us, and we were extremely confused through the whole explanation. but its ok, we still love you Hyung Seo! I stayed up all night that night to write my HON 127 paper.
10am: went to Jamba Juice to get $1 oatmeal with Minhee and Hyung Seo
11-12pm: Prayer walk with Inhae. We prayed for SO many topics and people... I was blessed =)
12:30-1:45pm: HON 127 class
2-3pm: chilled with Jeka Ma, who was visiting UIC
3-4pm: Span 104
4-5:15pm: Soc 105. We had a guess speaker that day in class. He had experienced homelessness and he was just sharing his experience and urging us to be the generation to care and show compassion to those in need. His presentation made me wanna go into social work. hmm... we'll see.
5:30-6:30pm: Chem exam review
6:30-8:30pm-ish: shower and walked to Walgreen and Dominick's to get envelopes and stamps
9pm-friday morning: sleepover at Yoonsun's. I had another paper to write for Soc 105 and didn't want to stay in my room cuz my bed would be taunting me to curl inside my blankets and never come out. Yoonsun fed me yummy Korean snacks and Shin La Men and homemade Kimchi! =9

Friday was a crazy day too. but... maybe next time. I'm tired. why am I still up?

=P

an "organ" fell out of my nose today.

verse to memorize this week:

1. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7

I like this verse cuz I've been anxious about many things. I'm thankful that God promises peace. I need peace. I need Jesus.

2. "Then Jesus said to his Disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross (daily) and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it." - Matthew 16:24-25

This is a daily struggle for all of us as Christians, but one that is totally worth it!