The Year of the Dragon

New year 2012 has begun with expectations and celebration. According to the Chinese Zodiac, the year of 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. The Dragon is the mightiest of the signs. Dragons symbolize such character traits as dominance and ambition. Dragons prefer to live by their own rules and if left on their own, are usually successful. They’re driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. They’re passionate in all they do and they do things in grand fashion. Therefore in Chinese astrology the dragon person born under this Chinese Zodiac sign tend to be a ―doers‖- they do things and achieve power by getting things done.

Our new year’s resolution is to do something with new hope and vision. I hope that we fulfill all of our resolutions like dragons do. I preached how we should welcome our new year with three principles on the first Sunday of this year: forget your past, focus on your priorities, and function in the present. Also, I think about our spiritual exercises for this year. Spiritual exercise is necessary for our daily lives. What kind of spiritual practices can we participate in? Worship services, Bible study, Scripture reading, and spiritual fellowship!

With our history and tradition, I pray to have a passionate ministry. I would like our theme of ministry in 2012 to be: Remember Your Calling—"Follow me, and I will make you fishers for people." (Matthew 4:19)

Happy New Year!

In peace and love,
Brian Suk-Boo Lee