Scripture:
2 Corinthians 8: 9 " For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich."
Observation:
Amen! When I read this, the circumstance myself and my family are faced with comes directly in contrast. My parents got involved in a business deal with my two aunts (of the oldest (Jeong) is elder at her church and 2nd oldest (Yom) is supposedly this angel at her catholic church). My mom took on managing the business at the worst time of economy for 15 months, within that time, she decided to take salary of only $1,000 a month, he workd to provide $3,000 returns to each members. So the problem started when national unemployment was over 10% and Oregon unemployment was over 12% and people were not coming to eat and enjoy leisure activity, so my mom couldn't provide $3,000 return to each (for the last few months of her mangement) however, or instead $2,000 or $1,500. Of course those two ladies didn't even lay a footstep into the store during her management. They did participate in helping with grocery shopping, which my parents take initative that it would save cost to do shopping on their own. The real icing on the cake is when my 2nd aunt (Yom) convinces student at PSU who studys Accounting at the time to help with auditing my mom's work, after that has many accusations: 1. accused that she had stealed approximately $20K from the business. Without any spec of proof, that was what she was announcing and bad mouthing to everyone within the state of Oregon. 2. My older aunt sided and decided to out rule my mom and had my 2nd aunt daughter (Amy) and her long time bf soon to be fiance (Daniel) to run the business. Of course her daughter had to get paid 3 times more. And during that time, my parents did not receive a penny of return from them from the business, though business was improving. I guess what is my point in all this rubbish? Well, that family relationship has been severely broken, once they couldn't justified the stealing of $20K, 3. my 2nd aunt had annouced again to the world that my parents were not 1/3 share owners of the business, lastly but no least, 4. my parents had steal $70K from the business. The real layer icing is that 2nd aunts daughter (Amy) is just like her mother, spreading slanders, calling my mom and myself wh**e and actually violating personal privacy by sharing personal information with total stranger - giving personal phone number and email address.
Now, where does the scripture fit into this feud, the point is that these people are so blinded by monetary wealth, though they preach themselves to be honest and people of God, then what is the purpose of this damages? Is it worth it? Hope it was worth it to them, ultimately, as we know God give us this wealth, the luxury we have today, but he can definitely take it away in a snap of finger. But when that wealth and luxury is taken away from them, wonder how they react? Will they blame God, or once again they blame someone else, rather then reflect the wealth that was provided by God and rejoice. Guess until they receive taste of their own medicine we won't know.
Through this circumstances, our family been through frustration and disagreement. My sister and I being from this generation would like to take more assertive action, however, my parents are old fashion they see that it is last resort to family feud. But our lesson from this is that, we are blessed, more blessed then them. We don't live in fear and we do not live in lies. Definitely, we are blesses to have the abundance, for wealth cannot be measure in monetary, yes that can be helpful if you have it, however wealth is how happy are you in your life and even without anything. Can you endure and rejoice in the tough times versus only rejoice during the high moments. I rather have nothing and rejoice in the greatest gift of all, knowing that I will be with my God in heaven and that he pours so much love for me that I am more blessed then in any other circumstance.
Application:
Got to be grateful, by blessing is countless. Really this job, money all comes from God, and like I said I could die tomorrow or even next minute. But I know so many count their gift from God and blessing through monetary value. Some people would con others to get most of it, but is it really worth and do you feel better afterwards? I know God sacrifice so much more to give this countless blessing in my life. Having roof over my head, even just being able to sit here and just share with him. But my ultimate blessing will be when I will be with my LORD in heaven. But it will be very sad to see that once my loved ones will not join me. Through pain and feud, I know God has his protection over me and my family. Though my family struggle to meet day to day needs, we are so overwhelmed with his gifts, family being safe and still being there for each other. We decided to lean on to the LORD and cry onto him for his will bring justices, and will bring righteousness amongst our family.
I think I am going through this change in my life, where I may let my cousins hurt me and my family with hatred words, and statements which are untrue, or are tweaked from the truth. I will and cannot became as them, for I have too much to lose. God could have rejoice in his riches, but he decide to sacrifice all that for me, that is so unmeasurable. Through this I continue to seek the LORD and find justice and peace in him. For we do not know what tomorrow will bring. But I know tomorrow will be a new day to look forward too, it will be fill with his gifts and new blessing.
Prayer:
Oh heavenly Father, healer of all, thank you sooo much for loving me blessing with so much of your love and gift. Sometime it is overwhelming at times, but you have blessed me with this so that I can share with others. LORD hear my cry and hear my families cry, as we struggle through pain and sadness of betrayal from our love one, heal our hearts and give us courage to forgive and love them again. As we are no one to judge but you will bring justice to this. Father, thank you for protecting our family and my sister who is in Korea, alone planning her wedding. Give her the moral support that my mother and I cannot give, surround her with other fellow sisters of Christ so that she may come to seek you more.
I do not know if I deserve your love, but I was chosen for a reason, help me to be a great example and use my mouth and hands wisely to do your work. I love you, Father you are amazing and you are mighty... You are the ruler of this universe, help me to prioritize you in my life through all the struggles and day to day craziness, I may open my heart and listen, versus continue on moving and moving. Thank you for my family, Herbie, and abundance of gift in my life and my family life. LORD guide us, protect us and thank you so much for loving us unconditionally. In your name I pray Amen!
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