"Not only is all your affliction momentary, not only is all your affliction light in comparison to eternity and the glory there. But all of it is totally meaningful. Every millisecond of your pain, from the fallen nature or fallen man, every millisecond of your misery in the path of obedience is producing a peculiar glory you will get because of that.

I don’t care if it was cancer or criticism. I don’t care if it was slander or sickness. It wasn’t meaningless. It’s doing something! It’s not meaningless. Of course you can’t see what it’s doing. Don’t look to what is seen.

When your mom dies, when your kid dies, when you’ve got cancer at 40, when a car careens into the sidewalk and takes her out, don’t say, ‘That’s meaningless!’ It’s not. It’s working for you an eternal weight of glory.

Therefore, therefore, do not lose heart. But take these truths and day by day focus on them. Preach them to yourself every morning. Get alone with God and preach his word into your mind until your heart sings with confidence that you are new and cared for."

— John Piper

belated post from 5/10

I got into a car accident today. Actually, it was a hit and run. Despite all the stress and craziness, I was reminded how thankful I am for my friends. A good friend came to help me even though it was her birthday. I am reminded tonight that I am truly blessed.

Please pray that the police are able to identify the other car (hoping the cameras will have captured everything). And please pray that both my passenger and I don’t have any serious injuries!

On a side note, while still stressed about missions fundraising, I was surprised to see that my Sunday school teacher made a small donation. I still have a long ways to go, but it really blessed me to see the funny ways in which God works. India 2k14 wahoo!