Angels rejoice

Achievement testing...gotta love it. The air is warm, the cherry trees are snowing yummy blossoms all around, the lilac bushes are begining to bloom, the skies are filled with ominous clouds, and rain falls once in a while. Spring is here. Spring cleaning? Maybe not. Spring fever? Aside from allergies (try red puffy eyes, a runny nose, and the ever present nap time feeling) there's the longing for school to be done. Yes, spring has come to Seoul. My little town looks just stellar with it's newfound color.

The angels are singing today too. God brought another lost and dying soul to himself and saved her...because of mercy and grace. Undeserved. One of the two students whom I have been praying for since the beginning of the year finally gave her life to Christ. I was so happy. All the praise goes to God alone!!

It's getting late (10:21 is late when you have allergies) so signing off! Peace.

Sometimes the heartache just gnaws at your soul
Sometimes in darkness you feel lost and alone
But there is hope when it seems hope is gone
Trusting in Jesus bring peace and a song

Lay every burden at the foot of the cross
Every tear every sorrow every hurt every loss
In the arms of the savior who creates every storm
Let the comforter carry your load

Often the storm clouds loom dark o'er your head
Seeming to mock you and make you despair
But every trial is given by God
Who'll never leave you, who will calm every care

Past every valley is a mountain top high
Waiting for you to press on and climb
Find strength in Jesus and trust in his power
He'll prove he's faithful in the darkest of hours

Update

Things have been busy busy busy here. The spring program, Pinnichio, is coming up on Friday. Everyone has been preparing for that, and things have been a bit crazy with daily practices.

We got a new lunch system and so lunch times changed. This changed chapel times and art times and other things. We didn't have a big enough place to meet for chapel on Thursday because of all the changes, so instead of canceling, we moved all the desks out of my classroom and PACKED about 70 kids into my little classroom. It was hot and crowded but fun and God was praised.

I'm still praying for a couple of my students who have expressed to me that they know they don't have Jesus living in their heart. They know all about God's love, Jesus' death for their sins, the severity of their sins, heaven and hell, and much much more. I know that God is working in their hearts. I'll just keep praying.

I'm working on memorizing Psalm 119:9-16. Temptations come SO often. So often. How can a young man (or woman) keep his way pure? Hide God's word in my heart. Follow his commandments. Know my God. Stay away from worldly things. Meditate on God's laws. Love his commandments. Then, when temptation comes, I will know what to do so that I will not sin. God promises his help but I have to take it. I can't expect to sail through life free and clear. I have to guard my heart and mind and do that with the help of my God.

I'm pretty sure I'm teaching 5th grade next year, and I'm excited about that. I have really enjoyed this past year. Speaking of which, I can believe how quickly it has passed!! Less than 2 short months and the year will be done and I'll be in Europe and then Canada, America, and then back to Korea.

Toodles for now! Peace.