Winter Experiences

Answered prayers

God I really thank you for answering my prayers as I continue to witness to my peers and be a light to those who surround me in my life.

It’s been an amazing journey throughout this winter break. I shared a couple weeks ago that I prayed that God will do great things through my own testimony and He did. Two weeks ago I went up to Prescott pines to be a counselor for NWCBC youth group winter retreat. On the first night I shared my testimony to the youth group of how Gods’ love changed my life. I believe so heartily that the kids took it to heart of what I shared with them. It was encouraging just to see how God really worked in that environment as the youth boys opened up and started to heal from their brokenness. Couple of the other guy counselors shared in that group and I believe of what they said was very powerful. I really thank them for opening up and just be a beacon of light to these boys. It’s been really awesome as for me and the other guy counselors were able to minister to these boys as we continue to encourage and love on them. I pray continually this relationship that me and the other guy counselors will continue to follow up with them as we don’t just stop at winter camp.

Personal Growth

Throughout the rest of my break I’ve just been excited of what God has in stored for me. There have been countless moments that I’m just passionate about Jesus and witnessing the Gospel to my peers and family. Recently, I asked my dad if he would pray with me before I go off to school each day to create a closer relationship as father and son. Also, I just thought it would be really cool to have our relationship be centered on Christ rather then just always talking about grades or whatever. I personally think this will be a perfect opportunity to encourage and explain to each other of what really going on in our lives. I’m excited :)

NWCBC Winter Retreat 2011

Tomorrow is the big day! I pray that God will give them discernment and patients to love others. For those who are reading this blog, I ask you guys to pray for them as God will transform their hearts. :)

in Christ, Paul Sun

Reflection

Every now and then I would look back of what has happened in my life. When I was born I got a cut on my upper right forehead by the doctor. Later, I developed a ball in my cheek where it progressively grew until the age of one. At the age of five my parents had a divorce and was rejected by my own mother. My dad and my grandparents took care of me as I continue to be this sweet loving child. Weeks past my mother asked forgiveness and bribed me with a toy, but I did not accept her apology until later on. The next several years I saw my mother on the weekends and stayed with my father and grandparents on the weekdays. When I was the age of twelve my mother asked me to come with her to California and live with her, but my own father told me he would reject me if I so choose to go with her. At that age I thought critically of what kind of circumstances there would be in my life with my mother or being with my father. I decided to choose to stay and live with my father, because one I thought he would be a better parent figure, two I would rather stay here in AZ to be with my father side of the family as I know they love me dearly. After the past two years I received many packages,mail, and etc…from my mother until I was fourteen years old. I received a call on the month of December from my mother and said she was sick. Since then…I never got a call, mail, packages, email,visit, or anything for the next eight years. I have searched for her on the internet, old phone numbers, and asked friends of moms in Arizona, but no luck at all. As years went by I went to see a specialist and got my ball removed and never looked more handsome than ever. At the age of twenty I got a call from my mom asking me how I was doing and wanted me to visit her in Cali. In the summer of 2010 I visited her and restarted our relationship together as mother and son. Little did I know I discovered why my dad made negative comments about my mom and my grandparents. My mom told me she used my dad for his love to get to America and live the dream. When I heard that response I was very hurt and felt my heart was about to crumble. So…much has changed when I was a toddler and now I’m an adult who is able to understand better of my surroundings, behavior, and of what people value the most. I felt a old wound reopened as I weeped every few months at a time. Eight months later my mom rejected me again and still haven’t heard from her through phone, email, letters, packages, or anything as of today. For the longest time I was hurt, rejected, bitter, and heartbroken.

The Dream

I dream one day to have a loving family of my own who will teach the principles of how to follow Jesus. I will continually love my children and my future wife and make any sacrifices to keep us together. God has molded me to become a humble servant to love my family. God has commanded us men to lead a family.

Genesis 3:16 says, “After Adam and Eve had sinned, God appointed the husband as leader: “To the Woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; in pain you shall bring forth children; your desire shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you.

I will be a loving husband as both of us desire and worship God as recognizing Him as our Lord and Savior. GOD IS OUR VICTORY!

Personal Growth

I thank God for giving me the tools to be able to serve through my own experiences that I’ve had in the past. I would of never been able to relate and witness to people about the tragic events of divorce. It literally breaks my heart when a kid at a young age goes through so much pain being tugged one arm to another. I pray for each kid I meet or see to be able to desire more on God’s love then just relying on parents love. I thank my mentors, friends, and my family on going along with me on this journey as I grow to be a man of God who strives to love JESUS and witness the GOSPEL to each person that I meet.

in Christ, Paul Sun :)

Kim Jong Il is dead

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http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/12/19/korea-north-idINDEE7BI01B20111219

That’s nuts!

Waiting to serve part 2

Every morning the sun arises as I sit upon my bed asking,” God how may I serve you today?” I am blessed each day that God has given me the opportuniry to encourage each and everyone of my friends.

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed.” Luke 4:18

Two years ago I wrote a blog about serving, where I desired to help my brothers and sisters in Christ in need. Today heading towards my last semester at ACU “Arizona Christian University” God has challenged me to live more intentionally and love others with acceptance, compassion, and grace. For the past year God has convicted me to stop being so prideful about me going into ministry,but to humble myself and follow wherever God is leading me to do. If He calls me to work somewhere to flip burgers then praise God! If He calls me to work at a corporate office then praise God! I am an instrument where I shall be used effectively in whatever God has gifted me to do in my life. Currently right now, I am just passionate about JESUS to share the Gospel and grow deeper in my faith. I am truly excited in what God has in stored for me to either serve in His ministry professionally or something else. I just love to scatter my brain and challenge of what I truly believe in as a Christian. It is our mission to go out and make disciples to be a reflection of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. God has continue to bless me as I have mentors, friends, and family to mold me of who I am today. Thank you Father for everything that you do as I continue to live on in serving You.