The Greatest Love

Going out with PULSE brothers & sisters as well as SOLI DEO brothers & sister was amazing.. 

The one word I would really use to express what I got from tonight would be “humbleness.” Now…I know all too well that I’m one of the most prideful person I know but never have I been so humbled by God’s creation.  One of the homeless man prayed in the middle of our prayers “Lord, please help others see as well that we are not scary people but just people who are hurt and humans like they are…” The genuineness of this person’s prayers opened my heart SO much.  I didn’t even realize until the end of the night that his prayer changed the way I saw people because my normal reaction to the next couple we spoke to would have been somewhere along the lines of “well… they probably deserve this more than the others.” However, I found myself mesmerized by how much they support each other and survive in this world regardless of what people think or say about them.  Without the humbleness given by the Holy Spirit, I would have missed out on one of the greatest experiences of my life.  Praise the Lord for JOY even when the world is beating us down from left and right <3

(I just want to jump jump jump jump jump for joy) hehehe :D

Today is December 25, 2009.

Many “Merry Christmases”, food, presents…

Many people’s first question is… “Did you get a lot of presents?”

Yes… Yes i did :) from my lovely sister, friends, and parents.

The best present this year though… is that my family is together… whether we be sleeping, eating, watching a movie, or just talking.  How much have I taken for granted?

If it weren’t for Jesus, I KNOW we would not be here today. So I want to go back to what CHRISTmas is all about. Jesus’ birth to die for us. He was born TO DIE. for me, my family, my friends.

I’ve replayed “My Grown Up Christmas List” by Kelly Clarkson so many times my sister told me to turn it off lol :) but… as cliche as the song is, if only everyone had that mindset this Christmas. I hope that you all really took a look at what you have in your life. What is in the present. Who you have as friends at this present moment.  Which of your family are still healthy and alive for you to be with.  If you have a house, a bed, and food tonight, know that you are among the luckiest people in the WORLD. Let’s take a moment to pray for those who are not as fortunate… :)

If you’re reading this….it means that you are part of my life…and I’d like to say I’m grateful that God brought you into my life :) Merry Christmas everyone~~ <3

Happy Birthday Jesus ^^

So, since my last post, God has been showing me SO much.

First of all, I really had to try to put off my mourning to not ruin the trip at norcal for my friends.  It was hard, but I soon just found myself in denial.  However, at the end of the trip, God really showed me how to find joy in all this sadness.  However, I still asked the question… WHY.

I asked a leader from TCHOC if it HAS to be true that people go to hell if they don’t believe.  The leader asked me… if there was a judge and the person standing as the defendant were his son who committed murder, should the judge let his son go? If I were the judge YES.  But then, it wouldn’t be JUST and our God is just…. I still couldn’t believe it… My heart was still so broken.  That doesn’t really bring me much comfort!

However, I was talking to my mom.  I told her I just couldn’t stop feeling sad about it and told her about the conversation I had.  She told me that my answer of “yes i’d let my son go” is exactly how God feels!  That is WHY he sent Jesus so that He CAN let us go of our sin! However, we must accept Jesus as our lawyer….

I do have one hope though… that during the 24 hours he was in a coma…something happened.  His sister said she saw a tear streaking down on his face.  At least that’s something I can keep praying and hoping for….

If our hearts break for people in our lives who aren’t even really FAMILY but just CLOSE friends. How much more does God’s heart break for the souls that are lost everyday?  This encourages me to spread the gospel some more.  Can we really just stand by as our Abba Father cries for these lost souls?  Let the church stand up as His bride and TAKE ACTION!

Praise be to the Lord God almighty.

I’m also starting up a prayer book and maybe turning that into a prayer wall in my room.  Any prayer requests?

September 11, 2009

2:57 PM I found out that my friend, Clement, had passed away.

3:00 PM I called others because I prayed it was a joke.

3:40 PM I was sure.

College won’t be the same without him.  Without his jokes and smiles. 
The saddest part isn’t how much I’ll miss him with the time I’ll be here on earth.

WHY didn’t I push harder with the gospel?  He was a friend that I loved.  Who are we to say there is tomorrow for our friends, for our families?

“He’s in a better place now.”

Can I say that? Can I REALLY say that?

Don’t wait. Tell all the ones you love that you love them.  Does the small little things you guys argue about really matter compared to the love you have for them? Are you willing to take the chance of them never being able to accept Christ?

A few days ago. I asked my friends on facebook if they are willing to answer Jesus. Someone jokingly said no but brought up a big argument between some Christians and I.  “You’re coming on too strong. People won’t want to hear you.”

I felt like backing down and started thinking about my friendships more than my friends.  It seemed like all I would get out of this boldness may just be hurt. Then what? I keep trying to pray for Clement. WHAT CAN I DO NOW?

STOP loving your friendships more than your friends. So what if you are insulted by those who insult God? The Bible already told us it’s going to happen one day. I love YOU more than I love our friendship.

Today, as your friend, I BEG you to come to Christ.

I don’t know what else to say or how to end this.

R.I.P. Clement Tsai. I still don’t want to believe it….

Okay~ let’s give it another try :)

This is my second first post! ^^ The first one was completely erased because my internet or something.  However, I’m going to take the time to write what I wrote and hopefully write it as detailed as the first time.  I’m really excited about tumblr! It kind of reminds me of the good old xanga days.  I love reading about people’s lives and I’m a little more reluctant to share about mine but that has change drastically this summer because of someone High and Powerful.  Jesus Christ.

There are several lessons God has taught me in just this short amount of time. This summer has been filled with super ups and super downs, in which God proved to me He was in control of it ALL.

- Senior Retreat

I was able to understand what Randy meant about being with nature.  It was amazing to be able to spend a couple days away from the noisy, bustling streets and fast paced technological world we live in today.  In that time, I felt the God working something in me. When Christine gave her message on SINGLENESS, I realized how much my heart had been yearning to be ALONE with God.  It really is a season to be cherished.  Not to say that having a partner is bad, but once you’re married, THAT’S IT!  To be able to be independent of people and fully dependent on God is SUCH a blessing.  So, I learned to PUT GOD FIRST and had to let go of other relationships.  How everything happened was a lot more complicated, but taking that step of faith was the least I could do.  PUT GOD FIRST. Lesson #1.

- Mission at Home

So, many of us college students decided to go to work, take summer classes, or missions. Or, for some of us, ALL OF THE ABOVE!  Well, for some reason, NEITHER of the three worked! I stayed home and was able to see God flip our family UPSIDE DOWN.  He completely broke all of us to the point where we had no other choice but to come together in UNITY.  UNITY to serve for God’s glory AT HOME. Lesson #2

- Summer Camp

Believe it or not summer camp teachers, this was my period of REST.  Even though sometimes taking care of the children and dealing with their attitudes was trying, I was blessed too much to even compare to any of that.  Seeing how my brothers and sisters persevered through the troubles and circumstances really encouraged me.  A one on one conversation I had with one of the teachers made me realize how much pride I had.  I always thought that I just wasn’t good enough to be on stage, or become a leader to serve God.  WHO am I to say that?  If God wants me to do something, WHO AM I to say no?  I learned to say to God, “I am your humble servant, ready to do your will.”  I may not be strong enough, but GOD IS. Lesson #3.

- VBS

VBS was where I was able to PUT INTO ACTION what I learned in lesson #3.  Spread the gospel and lead the children to God.  I thank God that the first group of people He gave me to reach out to had such open and willing heart.  Seeing them understand God’s love for them was so rewarding. PUT YOUR WORDS INTO ACTION. Lesson #4.

- Homegroup

Soli Deo is one of God’s BIGGEST and BEST blessings in college.  During this summer, many members could not make it to the meetings.  However, for those of us who were able to, we connected and it really does feel like a FAMILY.  A spiritual family is SO important as college students because we usually are away from our biological family.  There is not a day that goes by that I don’t thank God for these brothers and sisters.  I was forced to step out of my comfort zone and give messages during homegroup.  This really made me learn to GET DEEP into the WORD and WAIT UPON THE LORD to know what God wants me to speak and share.  Lesson #5.

- Rise & Shine Conference

What can I say?  God summed up EVERYTHING at this conference.  What I was convicted about was how much I need to improve and learn to have the FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (“The fruit of the Spirit is love, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.”)  We all may may have a little of each, but surely not even CLOSE to what God wants us to have.  The hardest part of the conference was to be completely transparent and vulnerable to the body of Christ.  To be able to share my testimony in public for the first time I believe helped ME more than the others!  Praise the Lord.  :) Finally, it was SO encouraging to see brothers and sisters in Christ share THEIR testimonies.  We REALLY are a family and when we come together, ALL differences can be set aside because of the ONE thing we have in common.  Jesus Christ who will NEVER change.

Hi, my name is Laura Kung.  I am a servant of God and I’d LOVE to hear your testimony. :)  If you have any prayer requests, or praise reports I am all ears! Let’s continue to encourage and lift each other up!

GOD DOES MIRACLES.