Day 12 - Minjung Kim
Is there a specific Bible passage or verse that comes to mind in the context of “Less of Me and More of Him”?
Matthew 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
The passage that comes to mind is Matthew 6:8. I constantly struggle between God’s ways and my convictions. I end up exhausting myself by overthinking and attempting to solve the burdens within my heart by myself. This verse serves as a reminder that God’s ways are above my understanding and that there is peace in embracing uncertainty through faith in Him.
Briefly explain which areas of your life you find most difficult to surrender to Christ.
There are a lot of areas, but currently, it's my career. It is difficult for me to make bold decisions regarding this realm because I'm always drawing back to what's realistic and stable. As an only child, I feel responsible for providing for my family and giving back for what they have sacrificed for me. However, I'm still figuring out what I want to do. I'm very thankful to be able to chase my dreams, but I'm doing so with an immense amount of guilt. As much as I want to let God lead me and hold on to my faith, it's quite hard to stop worrying about the future.
Share the areas of your life that have shifted from self-centeredness to Christ-centeredness.
Although I've been attending church for many years, I feel like I'm just starting to learn what serving really entails. In my second year as a youth group teacher, I'm constantly challenged to love without expecting something in return. I’m starting to recognize the beauty of giving and sacrificing my time and energy and leaving the rest of the work in God's hands. The constant message and conviction that I've been receiving from God is, "It isn't about me." I want to continually remind myself of this and have this year's theme dwell in me for the rest of my life.
What are some practical ways you can display Christ to those around you?
I want to be more confident in sharing perspectives of a Christ-centered life and how this has been changing my heart. To be honest, I find it very difficult to do this with my non-Christian family members and friends. I often return to the "old me" to blend in with them. Therefore, I want to pray for boldness to face the uncomfortable interactions I may have in order to display Christ.