...There was once this guy who lived blessed by the Lord. He was blessed with beautiful, healthy children. He was blessed with thousands of sheep, and goats, and all types of livestock. He was blessed with a great life. Most important though was his eyes never left the Lord. Day and night, every second of his life, he put his faith in God, and there was never a time when he thought against God.

"The Lord is my sheperd, I shall not be in want." Psalm 23:1

But one day, these blessings fell one after another. His sons and daughters died, his livestock and servants were put to the sword, and his body festered with disease on every part.

Any other man would have turned to God, and cried out, "Why? What did I do to deserve this?"

But no, this man he turned to God, and knew that he had done no action against God, for his heart was on God always. He did not ask or question the Lord. Instead he realized that he could not comprehend all things, and events that occurred in this world, for he was but a small component of it all.

And in his grief, and sadness, he still held on to the Lord. He focused on him still. His faith grew stronger and he would not turn away.

For as it says in the Holy Bible, the Lord giveth, and taketh away.

His heart remained calm, and did not become hard, although his neighbors, and wife told him to renounce God.

"He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake." Psalm 23:2-3

This man's name was Job.

Hearing of all these terrible things that happened to him, Job's friends came to him and talked to him. They suspected that he might have done grievious sins against the Lord, they suspected that the reasons were within their comprehension.

And yet, Job knew that he had not sinned against his Father.

Finally after talking with his friends, Job spoke to his Father.

And God revealed to him, that not all things were we able to understand. That some parts of God's plan were of such great magnificence, and vastness, that it was too complex for our own understanding. Who are we to question the Lord? He is our Father, and Sheperd and in His hands all things are good.

In the end, Job's faith increased even more.

And God's blessings increased a thousandfold.

The Lord taketh, but he shall giveth even greater blessings than ever before...

I pray that we may all have the faith to keep our eyes on God no matter what happens, no matter what problems or obstacles we face. No matter how terrible or grievious the loss. For without Him, how can we go on?

It is said, if we have faith as strong as a mustard seed, we can move mountains.

May our faith, and lover for our Lord grow ever stronger.

Blessed is name of the Lord

...get more and more dumb.

Considering it is the usual College letter season i've been getting tons, following the same old mailing pattern it did in Frosh and Soph years. I got exactly 12 College letters today. Here's a list:

- Harding University in Arkansas
- Baylor University in Texas
- Washington and Lee University in Virginia
- Colorado College in Colorado
- Beloit College in Washington
- Tulane University in Lousiana
- Emory University in Georgia
-Whitworth University in Washington
- New York University in New York
- Wakeforest University in North Carolina
- Whitman College in Washington
- Northwest Christian College in Oregon

And all of them sent the same crap as always. "hey, we're a great college, wanna' receive this gay 'how to help you choose a college guide'? I'm sure it'll save you from inevitable doom at a small community college. eh!?"

Same thing over and over again. Yet I applaud the one brave soul that dared to be different, although i apologize for never hearing, or caring for ur university. Yup, thats right Harding University congrats, pride of the Arkansians, ol' Huckabee's state.

u sent me a summer program invite, and commended me on a crappy PSAT score thx. Love ya guys. Great job. Maybe its cuz u secretly found out about my support for Huckabee?!? eh? well thx. much love.

Well lately the thought struck me that, I'm pretty shameful as a Chinese, assimilating another culture XD yaa pretty bad...

Anywayz,

i had one question:

How Do You Worship?

(Worship doesn't necessarily imply singing).