Wow, I haven’t posted in forever, lol. I don’t think I’ve ever gone this long without posting. Eh well, here goes. This is going to be a short post for I’m doing this right before I have to leave for work, hehe.

So life has been pretty good lately for me. Some positive things and some negative things. Interesting enough though, it seems everyone says that life is like a rollercoaster ride. I only agree with that if you aren’t a Christian and don’t know God. For even when the negative things happen in my life, regardless of how sad, disappointed, heartbroken I am, I’m not going up and down like a rollercoaster. I don’t see how life is  like a rollercoaster for those of us that know Christ. For He takes care of everything and my life hasn’t exactly been the greatest one as far as what’s happened in it. I’ve had some really horrible things happen just recently as well as before. I’ve had some lesser things happen that were still bad and what not. So it’s not like my life has been smooth sailing or been really easy to go through. But no matter what I go through, God has promised to be there with me and to help me take care of things if I just put my trust in Him and if I just give those things up to Him. That doesn’t mean I just leave it alone and not think about it  or whatever. It just means that I know who is in control and who can really do something about the situation as He leads and guides me through the trial or down time.

In other news, lol…work has been good. Been really busy at work although these past 2 weeks have been kind of down time for us. It’s been slow compared to usual. The cool thing is, we’re about to hit tier 3 in the company bonus payout. We are really close and just have to keep pushing sales. This would be the highest possible bonus payout if we can hit it. Which would be awesome because we aren’t the busiest store in the district nor are we a really huge store. So if we are able to beat out the hubs, the really big stores, in sales, that is all we really want to do. It’s like a friendly competition.

Church has been slacking for me. I haven’t been to church in 2 weeks. One week was because I was extremely tired and didn’t wake up for it. Not an excuse and I’m not justifying it. Just saying that’s what happened. Last week was because there’s family in town and they invited my family to go out to lunch and that went right into my church time. Unfortunately, I had to miss church to honor them and my parents for they wanted me there. I sacrificed the time of church for my family. God says to put Him first and I still did. I wanted to be at church, but because my family isn’t saved, I can show them how God is and that just because I don’t go to church, doesn’t mean I had taken a “day off” from God. Also to show them God’s love and saying, “hey, I’m here for the family even though we have different beleifs”. I love my family so much now because I know God. I pray for them, I cry for them, I intercede for them. They are so awesome. I thank God for them.

Well, looks like it’s time to get changed and head off to work. Yay!! It’s Friday!! Youth group tonight: Going to Olive Garden to honor the graduates. Congratulations to all graduates, middle school, high school, college, grad school, and any masters that have finally finished. Congratulations to you all. Take care everyone. I love you all with the Love of Christ. For I have known not what love is had I not met the One who is. God Bless.

Wayne Hsu and Holy Spirit

Yay!! I love Disney. I just bought Lady and the Tramp digitally remastered, lol. But it’s awesome. What a great story, hehe. It’s always nice to get lost in movies, hehe. Reality can suck sometimes, lol.

Go Lady and the Tramp, hehe. Love it. I was born in the year of the dog, which makes me bias, hehe.

Definitely brings back memories. I’m so glad God calls us to be like children. Cause I’m definitely a really big child, hehe. Thank you Lord.

Well, have fun everyone. I’m enjoying myself watching Lady and the Tramp!! hehe.

God Bless!!

Wayne Hsu and Holy Spirit

So many questions answered by 2 sermons. Thank You Lord for all that you’ve revealed to me. I can finally answer you and say “YES, I understand more now”.

So tonight, I was able to bless my friends and take them all out to dinner. The reason? Just to hang out. =P No, just kidding. Five years ago tomorrow, I was saved and born again. In my college dorm room, 370 Parmelee Hall. Just another night of talking with my roommate about God. Well, that night, my best friend/roommate had the honor of leading me to the Lord. He led me through the prayer of salvation and I accepted God and started my journey with the Lord.

Tonight, I took my friends out as a reminder of what it means to be Christian. To give. For God so loved the world that He gave. So I invited my friends out to dinner and treated them to dinner. It was a fun and amazing night of fellowship and fun. Thank you Lord that we all had a good time. Along with dinner, I also took communion with my friends. That is something I haven’t done in the longest time. Communion is a way for us to remember what God did for us on the cross as well as a form of protection. That’s another lesson in itself, hehe.

We all went out to Olive Garden again. We are really starting to like that place. Service is good and we just have fun there. Although the weather isn’t the greatest, God has kept us all safe as we went home. Although one of us is still out on the road, the Lord will watch over him and keep him safe. Thank you Father for all my friends. Thank you for the ones that were able to come and even for those that weren’t able to make it for whatever reason.

One of my New Year’s Resolution prayers was to understand even more this year what God has planned for me. The calling that’s on my life. The reason I’ve been put here on this earth. Although I’m still not 100% sure exactly what it is. It’s starting to make more and more sense why I’m here. Although now that I do know more about what it is…I have to admit that I’m a little scared about it. Not scared to do it, but moreso scared that I won’t accomplish it. Thank God fear isn’t from Him. It’s from the devil because I know that if I were to really walk into what God has called me to do, the devil will have no more place on this earth as he will be wooped up and down and back again. =P Cause I really don’t like the devil. A preacher put it this way, “I’m not allowed to hate noboday, but I can’t stand the devil.” And that’s how I feel, I’m not allowed to hate, but I can’t stand the devil, hehe.

Anyway, now I’m just going to relax and play some games with my roomates before I go to bed as I have work again tomorrow. =P Take care everyone. I’ll do my best to post more. Sorry Annie, hehe. Take care and God Bless. ^_^

Wayne Hsu and Holy Spirit

At first I really had nothing to update or at least nothing really worth posting. So I decided to browse K-love’s website to see what kind of news they had. Some stories are very interesting and it was just something to do.

So I found this story and I just thought I’d share it before I posted the rest.

North Korean cheerleaders imprisoned

After reading the story, it just shows how bad this world is really getting. I mean, they just talked about what they saw and they were imprisoned. Taking a vow or pledge about entering “enemy territory”? They are cheerleaders.

Recently, the Lord has been pushing me to read my Bible a lot more. Although I admit I don’t read it every day like I push everyone else to, that conviction always hits me on the days I don’t read it. It sucks, hehe. But when I do read my Bible, it’s just amazing at what I’ve read before and how it just jumps out at me now. I don’t understand how I can read the Bible and just get the revelation knowledge about what it’s saying and other people can’t. It’s not that I’m smarter than others. It’s not because I spend hours of time in prayer, it’s not because God loves me more, so then what is it?

Lately, I’ve really been questioning the Lord. Why? Why me? Not questioning in vain, like….”OH GOD!! WHY ME?!?!” hehe. But throughout my Christian walk, the Lord just leads me through things constantly. Sometimes, they are tough trials that hit, other times it’s discipline, other times it’s just an amazing and fun time learning new things. But to relate everything I was saying, why me? Why am I able to interpret the Bible correctly all the time when there are so many other people who don’t understand or misinterpret it. Do they not trust in God to provide the interpretation? Do they not believe that it’s God that gives them the divine revelation to understand the scripture completely? Is it because they just want to interpret it their own way?

So why me? What does God have planned for me? Why am I able to go through trials so easily regardless of how hard they are? Why this and why that? Those are just some of the questions I ask myself and the Lord. Because I honestly don’t know the purpose for my being here besides the first and second commandments. Yes I help people and answer questions, teach, preach, etc. But what am I supposed to be doing here? I pray that God will reveal all of that soon because my human impatience is catching up. I should probably pray for more patience then, lol.

Anyway, just some things to post I suppose. Life has been going well. Work has been busy and I praise God for that. Otherwise, things are well and God is so great. Praise Him and Worship Him for He is worthy of it all. Hallelujah. Alright, that’s enough for now. Take care everyone and God Bless. ^_^

Wayne Hsu and Holy Spirit

No time to really update now. But just wanted to say to all:

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!

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This year is the year of the Dog. I was born in the year of the dog. It’s my year!! hehe..

Just some things I found about what they say about the dog.

*A dog can be a loyal friend. A person born on this year would be loyal and quick to learn. Those born these years are usually honest and loyal and help people. They play fair and they are very important.*

*People born in the Year of the Dog possess the best traits of human nature. They have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people¡¦s confidence because they know how to keep secrets. But Dog People are somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They care little for wealth, yet somehow always seem to have money. They can be cold emotionally and sometimes distant at parties. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. Dog people make good leaders. They are compatible with those born in the Years of the Horse, Tiger, and Rabbit.*

*The Dog will never let you down. Born under this sign you are honest, and faithful to those you love. You are plagued by constant worry, a sharp tongue, and a tendency to be a fault finder, however. You would make an excellent businessman, activist, teacher, or secret agent.*

*Dogs are honest,straightforward,and friendly. They are extremely protective of themselves and their loved ones. With a passion for fair play and justice, they never fail to rescue you time after time. They may rant and rave, but they never rest until they right the wrong. They are true humanitarians and suffer with the world.In spite of their concern for others,social graces and fancy parties do not impress them. Having sharp eyes, they will see through people’s motives. They are quite private about their personal lives and someone prying into their affairs make them secretive and withdrawn. Once you gain their confidence, they open up freely.

Once Dogs classify you, they rarely change their minds. There are few in-betweens. Dogs perceive things either in black or white. You are either friend or enemy. Luckily, they are good judges of character and have superb insight into human nature. Dogs are tolerant of their friends. Before they approve of you, the friendship must develop slowly with a variety of meetings and conversations. If they look you over and decide they can trust you, you remain in their hearts forever. If you need them, Dogs will be there.

When the time is right, Dogs work long and hard, but they know how to relax, and enjoy their home and loved ones. The Dogs have playful moods and a great sense of humor. They have quick emotions and if you offend them, they will snarl and insult you with expertise. They forgive with the same speed. Dogs are intelligent and well-balanced. With their stable minds, they make good counselors or psychologists. They endure during any crisis situation. They are trustworthy people and know how to keep a secret. Being efficient and very diplomatic, they can hide their prejudices well. Most Dogs have a comfortable home and do well.Dogs always defend what is theirs and have a high sense of value. Home and family come first,and Dogs will work to see that they have the best!*

Just some fun facts. Welp…time for work. Take care everyone and God Bless. ^_^

Wayne Hsu and Holy Spirit

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. But man, has life been an adventure. I don’t know where to start. I could really start anywhere, but I like to have things flow, hehe.

One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to get closer to God, but to actually do it and not just say I wanna do it. And at one point, everytime we say it, we really do mean it, but things just start to get in the way and it doesn’t always work out. Well, God doesn’t let me do that anymore. God has prepared a “schedule” if you will for me. It’s not so much a schedule, but more a guide as to what God expects from me. For example, God has given me a time when He wants my full attention. Of course, there are days when I have things going on and won’t be able to just leave at that particular time God has told me to. So I just change the time, but not losing the point of it, which is to spend time with God. There’s a time where God doesn’t want me on my computer. He needs it either off or just me away from it. Normally I turn it off, unless I have the Praise and Worship music playing. You may say, wow, that sounds strict. Well, He is our Heavenly  Father is He not? And it’s not so much God has to put a schedule on me, He doesn’t want that. It ought to be a natural desire to want to spend that time with Him. It’s about obedience right now. Am I going to listen to what He wants me to do? Am I going to “sacrifice” my time to spend it with Him? What’s more important to me? My games, computer, book, chat. Or spending time getting to know the creator of the universe?

So that’s just been amazing lately. God as always still shows me some awesome new things. More and more lately though, He’s been teaching me things through circumstances. Not necessarily mine, but things that I see or hear. I would see something going on and God would remind me of a story in the Bible or remind of events that happened in the Bible or remind me of a scripture and how to apply that scripture. I’m just blown away and amazed at how awesome the Word of God is. Some other things God is really touching on in my life is prayer, love, and forgiveness. I just realized how tightly knit those 3 things are. There have been many circumstances that I hear about or go through…daily!! that I have to apply all 3 of those things to. As a believer, I’m called to prayer. As a son, I’m called to love. As a priest, I’m called to forgive. Wow…that’s deep…don’t ask me where that came from, cause I just typed it without thinking. It’s blowing my mind right now, haha. Praise God!!!

Here’s just a peek into what God is doing lately. This is just fun when I talk or think about it. I currently work for Officemax, working as a delivery driver for the Print and Document Services department. Well, as a delivery driver, I’m on the road, more on some days than others. Well, what a better time during my work day to Praise the Lord and pray? There are times when I’m driving and I’m more focused on my prayer than I am to the road, haha. Some of the words that come out and thoughts that come to mind are just intense. Things that I would never have thought to speak nor to pray in that manner. Some of the things and people God have me pray for are just really interesting as well. Some are really cool, others, I don’t understand fully, but that doesn’t matter. Also….Praising God in the car. There have been a few times in the past where I would just start weeping cause of God’s presence. Lately, His presence has been heavier and heavier. It’s been so awesome. I cry quite often in the delivery van, lol. God’s so awesome. That’s just a taste of what God’s been doing.

Moving on, I’ve been attending a group at my church. It’s called “The Voice”. Such an awesome group. We talk about topics that most people would avoid or aren’t sure about so they shy away from them. But Praise God we are a people that want to just know the truth about God and His Word. The new topic we are starting is something I’ve always been excited about. It’s a topic that most of the church disregards or has a twisted view on. I have to admit that I don’t know everything and I may not be right about everything, but I’m learning just like everyone else. However, there are some things that I know I’m right about and sticking to the truth, hehe. But I’m excited to hear what the leaders and other people have to say. I’m excited to see what God is going to do with the group. I’m excited to see where it goes. And something my dad told me a few weeks ago that God has been reinforcing. Is to speak up about the things I know about. “Strangely” enough…this group is getting me to open up more. On the flip side, I used to think I knew quite a bit. I used to think I prayed pretty well. I used to think that I was pretty spiritual. Once I started coming to this group, I’ve been so humbled. The people pray with much more passion than I do. The members pray with more control. They pray with such intensity, it’s so awesome. The leaders and other members know more about the Word than I do. Well, maybe more isn’t the right word, but they know how to apply it more than I do and that was really humbling and amazing to see. The men of God really step up and are MEN of God. It’s sooo awesome to see. I’m so blessed to be a part of the group. I go to learn more and to just see and experience the awesomeness of the Lord at work within my church. There will be a time when God has me step out and do my thing, but for now…I’m just soaking up as much as possible.

The most interesting as of late though. Is God’s love. It’s just been soooo interesting to learn about. I tell you, you don’t really know love until you start experiencing and living in God’s love. I used to live in a part of God’s love. I love people. But lately, I’ve really been living in God’s love. It’s just like the things or events that I would usually respond to in a certain way, are totally different. The way you talk, the way you pray, the way you walk, the way you present yourself, the way you sing, dance, etc…it’s all different because you’re walking in God’s full love. His perfect love. Wow, such an amazing thing. Along with that, the forgiveness bit. My roommate bought me a book called “Total Forgiveness”. It’s such an amazing book and I agree that everyone should read it. It talks a lot about what I’ve already learned before, but lately, it’s something I’ve really been able to apply to my own life because I haven’t been as forgiving as I ought to be. And it’s a daily thing for me to forgive. New things happen, old things arise, etc. etc. And continuing on, prayer. You pray to forgive, hehe. You pray for those that persecute you. You pray for your enemies. Oh, I’ve had to do that. But when you’re praying in God’s perfect love, you truly do forgive and you ask God to bless those that are cursing you. Just like the Bible talks about Hallelujah!!

There are some more things I wanted to talk about. But it’s getting late, I have some other things to take care of, and I have to get some sleep for work tomorrow. Take care everyone. God Bless!!

In Him with His perfect Love,

Wayne Hsu and Holy Spirit

Got a lot to talk about, but for now….

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

May God Bless you all abundantly this year. It’s definitely the year for arrival. ^_^

Wayne Hsu and Holy Spirit

P.S. Chinese New Year is on January 29th this year.

I’ve been thinking about a lot of things lately. But God has been showing me some really interesting things that I’ve thought about before, but never really had revelation I guess you could say on God’s point of view. Lately, I’ve been thinking about need vs. want.

As you may or may not know, I’ve had absolutely no money for about 2.5 months. Rent was covered by friends and parents. I still owe my roommate for a few months of utilities. And I really want to pay my parents back. Although they would never really let me pay them back, I still want to. It’s the least I can do for the 18+ years they have taken care of me. But anyway, back to my point, hehe. I’ve thought about this before, but I guess it never really hit me till just recently. And well, most of you probably know all of this as I knew all of this, but I don’t know why it has suddenly become a new revelation for me.

So since I’ve had no money to spend for 2.5 months, the money I got from my parents, was rationed. about 3 weeks ago, I went shopping with Teddy and Ivo for some food. It was right before their finals week and they wanted to get some ramen cause when you’re at mines, there are certain times where you just don’t have the time to eat. So they wanted to get ramen. It was easy, quick and it was at least something to fill their stomachs. And they didn’t need to take any time away from their studying. Well, I decided to get some ramen too. I had a little money to spend from my parents. I didn’t ask them for any money, my mom just gave it to me. Ah, the love of a mother. =) So I picked up some ramen with the money I had and got some bread as well. That food was going to last me about 3 weeks before my first paycheck from my new job. I started the job during their pay week. So for the past 2 weeks, I’ve eaten nothing but ramen and bread. Occassionally, we all went out for a special occassion and my food was paid for by Teddy, Ivo and Xiao. Anna’s Birthday was one occassion. There was a get together with some friends earlier this week that I was invited to. But those events were unexpected events and I had to be covered by friends. I didn’t expect to be going out or eating anything different besides ramen and bread. =P I was prepared for that. But God blessed me with great friends who don’t care about money and I know that God will return it to them in full. Of course I’ll pay them back. Pay for dinner here…pay for something there. =P That’s only the dinner portion, hehe. For the rent and what not they helped with I’ll just pay them back fully for that.

So the whole thing about need vs. want. There are A LOT of things that I want, haha. I was always into new things. My parents always said that about me and I see it in myself too. It was growing up that way I think that really spoiled me. I had friends who would just buy something new if the old one didn’t work as well. Or if it broke, they wouldn’t get it replaced or try and fix it…nope, just go out and buy a new one. Now I realize that the Chinese culture is very different. If we can fix it, we’ll do it ourselves and fix it and use it until it literally dies, hehe. But I’ve always loved new things. I mean, who doesn’t? It’s a great feeling when you get something new, It’s like Christmas all over again, except you spend your own money.

But since I’ve had no money, my wants have dwindled. Every now and then I still get the urge to want to get something new, but I fight that urge now because it’s something I don’t need. God provides everything we need. Does that mean I don’t need to save my money for those needs? Of course not, we have to be good stewards of our money. It’s not really ours to begin with is it? Without God giving us life everyday, without the talents and skills He’s placed within us, without the personalities that we have, etc etc would we even have the job we do? Of course not. That’s not just saying for believers, that’s for unbelievers as well. Why? Because we are all created in the IMAGE of God. That means body, soul, and spirit. So God provides what we need, but that still requires our own money. =P It’s not just going to fall down from heaven. Although that would be nice and sometimes it seems like it does. (Meaning my life for the past few months)

During the holidays, I do say go all out for the people you love. Don’t spend every last penny, lol, but do something great and bless those you love. However, we should be giving to those we love every day of the year, not just Christmas. It’s just an extra special blessing during the Holidays. When we give everyday, there will never really be a want because you’re getting something from someone everyday. It doesn’t always have to be something material that you can see and touch. What do we truly need? We need what the Spirit provides. The fruit of the Spirit is what we really need. God is what we truly need. Everything else just becomes a want.

And when you have wants, and you have no money to get those wants. You start to realize that you know, it doesn’t really matter if I get that. Although it would be nice and I would love to have it…I don’t need it at all. I wouldn’t die without it, even though people say they would. We all have to start thinking about what’s truly important and what we can just do without. Be simple people. I’m not saying never buy anything new or stop shopping or anything like that. But let’s be wise in our spendings. Let’s be wise in how we control our money. I just know that I don’t plan on spending anymore money than I absolutely have to. There are going to be special occassions where I will have to spend extra, but it will be worth it. Meaning birthdays, holidays, etc.

I don’t believe God took all my money away, that’s not His ways. But everything works together for good for those who love God. <–paraphrased. So even though God didn’t give this to me, He still taught me a great life lesson that my parents have been trying to teach me for years. It’s just interesting how successful we become when we let God teach us and mold us. Amazing ain’t it? hehe. Take care everyone.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

God Bless and be safe this holiday season. May God bless you all with His richest blessings. I love you all and God loves you all even more. God Bless.

Wayne Hsu and Holy Spirit

I went back to church today. Sunday service I mean. I haven’t been to church in about 2.5 months. Yeah…bad. But looking back now, through that time…everything about me was going in the wrong direction. My life was just falling apart. Things weren’t going well at all. Jobless, moneyless, in a sense…Godless.

Church today was just awesome. I couldn’t have asked for a better time, hehe. Got to worship again with my brothers and sisters. Got to listen to my man of God preach another awesome, inspiring and full of revelation Word from God. It was so amazing…almost everything that was preached about today….God had been showing me and revealing to me. I’m just so amazed at how God works. Things like that is just like….there’s no way that’s just coincidence that I “thought” about that today or recently. I just feel that I need to kind of list the things that have been happening to me and what God has done. I don’t know why or who this may be for, but I’m going to do it in obedience to the prompting.

So where to start…there’s just so much that has been going on. I guess I’ll just start with whatever comes to mind first. One of the biggest things that come to mind is driving. Now you say, driving?, the heck you talking about? Well…I’m not really an aggressive driver, but it really bothers me when people do stupid things on the road. It’s just like…no wonder there’s so many accidents. Cause people are being stupid while being behind the wheel. The Lord started showing me the attitude that’s like towards those people. It would be the same as attacking them physically when I’m sitting behind my wheel yelling at them for being stupid. They can’t hear me anyway…why bother? Instead…whenever something bad happens…I ought to forgive the person for not making the best decision. They are only human and if it wasn’t for God…I may not even be here today as I have had many many close calls that could have easily taken my life. Some were my fault, some weren’t. And if we look at it from God’s point of view, what did Jesus say? Father forgive them for they know not what they do. Same thing…forgive them for they know not what they do. People usually don’t purposely try to make you mad on the road. It was just a mistake and if there’s no harm…let it go.

The next thing which is probably the biggest thing ever in my life that God has dealt with and I pray that this is the last time He has to because it was such a humbling experience as well as the person I had become was a person that even I disliked. Many people have heard me say, “People are retarded”. God had been showing me that I shouldn’t be saying that about His people. It’s not like I am perfect. I’m not the one that should be judging that way. Although we are allowed to judge people by their fruit…our motives for the judging HAS to be pure. For me, it started out as something pure, but slowly began to twist and corrupt into something that was disgusting and a tool used to build myself up. There was one event in particular that an acquaintance is attending a church in which there seems to be no growth, no power, nothing. And well, the Lord convicted me and said, “at least she’s going to church.” It’s like…wow…when and where did I go so wrong? That doesn’t mean that’s where God wants her to be but He’s not dealing with her through me…He’s just flat out dealing with me. My attitude with other people has degenerated soo much. I used to look at people and see the beauty within them. I used to look at people like God looked them and saw something amazing. As I started to fall and slip away from God…people started becoming “ugly” to me. Not physically, don’t get me wrong. But just in general. The people I used to see as beautiful are now just nothing in my eyes. And that attitude is so wrong. Teddy had a message for the youth about Jonah and how Jonah perceived the city of Nineveh. That definitely spoke to me because God had already started dealing with me on that topic. It was just a confirming message. =) God commanded us to love everyone. Didn’t have to like them, but love them with God’s agape unconditional love. My love was definitely conditional. Not completely conditional, but the majority of it definitely was. But being more full of God now….again I should say….the love that God has for us is just incredible.

On a side note, I saw a broadcast where they were attempting to disprove the Bible and just attack God like crazy. On one hand…I was pretty angry that they were doing this to God, but on the other hand, I knew that I had to just forgive them and let God deal with it. I just started talking to God and said, “HOW?!? How can you take that? When someone is just outright attacking You.” Not so much for God to just smite them or something, lol. But more, how does God still love them? I don’t see how He could. God then proceeded to remind me of everything that happened while He was on the earth. The romans physically mistreated Him yet He forgave them. His own disciple betrayed Him yet He forgave Him. He was abandoned yet He forgave all those who did. He was constantly attacked and tricked and was trying to be trapped everyday. Yet He forgave those that did those things. Being attacked in this TV broadcast was nothing new for Him. He really helped me see what the extremes of persecution was like. Yet we are “called” to go through the same things. I’m just like…there’s no way any human can take that and not be mad or discouraged or wanting revenge. It wasn’t even about me and I wanted revenge. It’s like…how DARE you? But on the flip side, we are called to forgive them. Pray for those that persecute you. Love your enemies. God is truly amazing and holy.

That was definitely one of the biggest things. My attitude towards people. The ones we are called to minister to. The ones we are called to pray for. The ones we are called to love. I could sit here all day and “defend” myself and show myself for being in the right, but I’m not going to deceive myself any longer. That’s not the right way to go and that’s not the ways of the Lord. My love and my patience has really dwindled and well…when you lose your love….you basically lose everything because God is love. My love has returned unto me and my attitude has definitely been changed by God….yet again, hehe.

It’s really interesting though. Today…every message I heard, which about 3 total, but everyone I heard God had been speaking to me about. It’s just like wow. Why did He choose me? It’s like I can almost expect what to hear the next Sunday as God leads me through the week showing me the same things that Pastor is going to preach about. Why do I have this kind of relationship with Him? Why does He show me these things? Is it a part of my calling? A part of my purpose for the future? Just another part of the relationship I have with Christ? Adding on to that though…the messages I heard, I really needed to hear. They were just amazing. Some of the coolest things that I never looked at it that way before or even thought about. But a lot of what was said makes perfect sense especially for me in my life. But I’m sure everyone who heard those messages would say the same. God is just so awesome.

I’ve really reached a new level with God. It’s just so awesome. I feel like Peter who denied Christ 3 times that night. But when Peter came back…he was like…100 times more powerful. That’s what it feels like and God is just so good. Some of the questions I’ve been struggling with as a believer have been answered in the weeks in which I need Him the most. Amazing how that is huh? hehe. Praise God. Well…that’s it for now. I was going to write more, but it’s getting late and I have work in the morning and I don’t want to be too tired for that, hehe. Take care everyone and God Bless.

Wayne Hsu and Holy Spirit

I got this from another site that I normally browse. Enjoy it…as I read it I just started crying because God is just so awesome. The site I got it from is “GTR4eternity13mom”. Visit that site if you ever have time. It’s such an awesome site and the person has stuff like this post on there all the time. It’s such an awesome reminder and encouragement. Take care everyone and God Bless.

THREE TREES

Once there were 3 trees on a hill in the woods.
They
were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said,
“Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could be filled with gold,
silver and precious gems. I could be decorated with intricate carving
and everyone would see the beauty.”

Then
the second tree said, “Someday I will be a mighty ship. I will take
kings and queens across the waters and sail to the corners of the
world. Everyone will feel safe in me because of the strength of my
hull.”

Finally
the third tree said, “I want to grow to be the tallest and straightest
tree in the forest. People will see me on top of the hill and look up
to my branches, and think of the heavens and God and how close to them
I am reaching. I will be the greatest tree of all time and people will
always remember me.”

When the first tree arrived
at the carpenters, he was made into a feed box for animals. He was then
placed in a barn and filled with hay. This was not at all what he had
prayed for.

The
second tree was cut and made into a small fishing boat. His dreams of
being a mighty ship and carrying kings had come to an end.

The
years went by, and the trees forgot about their dreams. Then one day, a
man and woman came to the barn. She gave birth and they placed the baby
in the hay in the feed box that was made from the first tree. The man
wished that he could have made a crib for the baby, but this manger
would have to do. The tree could feel the importance of this event and
knew that it had held the greatest treasure of all time.

Years
later, a group of men got in the fishing boat made from the second
tree. One of them was tired and went to sleep. While they were out on
the water, a great storm arose and the tree didn’t think it was strong
enough to keep the men safe. The men woke the sleeping man, and He
stood and said “PEACE” and the storm stopped. At this time, the tree
knew that it had carried the King of Kings in its boat.

Finally,
someone came and got the third tree. It was carried through the streets
as the people mocked the man who was carrying it. When they came to a
stop, the man was nailed to the tree and raised in the air to die at
the top of a hill. When Sunday came, the tree came to realize that it
was strong enough to stand at the top of the hill and be as close to
God as was possible, because Jesus had been crucified on it.

The
moral of this story is that when things don’t seem to be going your
way, always know that God has a plan for you. If you place your trust
in Him, He will give you great gifts. Each of the trees got what they
wanted, just not in the way they had imagined. We don’t always know
what God’s plans are for us. We just know that His ways are not our
ways, but His ways are always best.

When
things don’t go your way or when you don’t see the way ahead, don’t be
discouraged. God has His plans for you, but executed in His perfect
timing. Because “as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my
ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Is 55:9