Home is where the heart is

My ideal weekend consist of a couch, Netflix marathon, a cup of hot cocoa, and a blanket... expect that didn't happen.
Instead, I spent the last couple of days with my loved ones drowning in food and coffee, watching fireworks shows in crowded San Francisco, coming home on late night trains, having cup noodles at 1 a.m., and cheering on Team USA. And there's nothing that I would do to change it.
On this Independence Day weekend, I was reminded that my freedom was purchased at a high price. I am thankful for those selfless and brave souls who have served this country and continue to give their lives for my freedom.

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"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." -Proverbs 31:30

This summer I am committed to doing my daily devotions, bible reading, and writing blog posts about it as I progress. I want to stay hungry for God's word and speak the truth in his love. We read about 1 Peter in today's service. In chapter three, Peter the apostle referred the water, which destroyed all living creatures during the time of Noah, as the very thing that saved the eight souls that remained in the ark. Often times, the sufferings that we experience are blessings in disguise.
It is often through trials and hardships that we learn to be humble and allow God work on our hearts. It is often through challenges and temptations that we testify and stand fast in the grace of God.