Day 40 - Hana Kim

Is there a specific Bible passage or verse that comes to mind in the context of “Less of Me and More of Him”?

Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.  

I forgot to pick up my Scripture verse card at the beginning of the year.  When I received it recently, it was a confirmation of what God has wanted me to do since the end of last year into this Lent season.

I expected trials and tribulations to come my way since receiving the elder’s nomination letter last October, and it has been quite a ride: constantly physically sick, my mom’s house getting robbed, one of my kids getting bullied in school, our car getting totaled in an accident, brothers and sisters dear to me going through things where there is nothing I could do or say. Through these trials, God has called me to “be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer,” trusting His sovereignty and goodness in all of it. 

Briefly explain which areas of your life you find most difficult to surrender to Christ.

I realized that in surrender, I must also accept my circumstances. Life’s difficulties, lack of comfort, sacrifices, sufferings, and attacks from Satan that are sure to come my way in my walk with Christ, accepting these truths was the most difficult to surrender and accept. When I did accept them, surrendering to Christ became something to look forward to, knowing what is at the end of the journey (though I may still kick and scream along the way). 

Share the areas of your life that have shifted from self-centeredness to Christ-centeredness.

I am selfish with my time. I want to use it when I want and how I want. But God has other plans— He is in control, time is in His hands, and He wants me to use my time according to His schedule. I want to be ready when He calls and go when it is time. 

What are some practical ways you can display Christ to those around you?

I hope to pray, reach out, and love as the Spirit calls me, despite my wants or fears at any given moment, even if it doesn't make sense. God knows best what is needed for the people around me better than I do.  Recently, I was at a diner and  felt led to pray for an older gentleman sitting at the table next to me.  I also felt led to pay for his meal.  He was a stranger. I didn't speak to him or even see his face.  I don’t know how God may have used that, and I am still curious, but I have faith and trust in His ways. I am learning that I may not understand everything, but whatever it may be, may it always be for God’s kingdom and glory.