Weekly Devotion: Psalms 1:1~3, 1 Thessalonians 5:16~18

Dear Lord,

Thank you for giving today, but there is too much noise outside! Who is this person turning his sound device's volume so high? Why did he have to do this? Although his song choice is not so bad, I had enough of hearing his song for 30 minute. I can still hear it with my window is closed. Are you trying to test my patience? If then, forgive me for my impatience.

There is no way I will be able to understand your way of ruling in this world. You are not mismanaging anything. From my limited perspective, all I can do is to trust your sovereignty. 

Thank you for letting me to read Psalms chapter one again. I wish to be a tree or vine that stays and grows next to you.

As I spend my day meditating your words, you pour out joy into my life. Your presence stays with me, and I find peace. Indeed, every goods come from you.

What I mean to live a life is to not get away with pain and suffering, but it is to live joyfully in mist of troubles.

You will be my shelter when I am in troubles. You will deliver me when storm encloses me. Even if you do not during those time, I wish to remain faithful trusting your wonderful plan for me.

Fulfill your purpose and use me to build your kingdom. Speak to me and teach me your ways so that I will not be a foolish and lazy person.

Thank you for giving my parents. You touched my heart when my dad asked and remembered what I have been doing recent days. We do not usually have this kind of conversation or questions to talk. I felt like I got closer to my dad. Becoming more personal to him makes me feel nervous, but I do not want to give up.

My dad and I used to not have much conversation, but he gave me lots of advice and life lessons. I guess it is quite typical in Korean family. Dad was always diligent and hardworking. He took care and protected his family above him. He never asked or force his way and allowed space of freedom in my life.

I remember your heavy shoulder dad. You never complained in front of me, but I grew up watching your heavy shoulder. It seemed very heavy dad. Thank you for being such a strong person. You have shown me that one can stand against this world. I also remember you kneeling down and praying. You have secretly went to living room everyday while we were sleeping and spent time with the Lord. Now, I kneel down and spend time with him.

I will give praise to my Lord. He does not fail me.

Psalms 1:1-3, "1. How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! 2. But his delight is in the law of the Lord And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers."

1 Thessalonians 5:16~18, "Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."