They are HERE!!
missions bible study- been teaching this for many years and we go over what the Word says about our call to “missions.”
when I first took it in undergrad, the point of MBS was for those who were called or would be called to missions (missions as only going overseas, full time, forever).
but now, “missions” is so different.
the other day, I went to orchard downs, and there were so many int’l people there and they even have a free health clinic. There is even a guy named Carl who simply just goes around and prays for people as they wait to see a doctor! (felt like the thailand medical missions trip, but right here in champaign urbana!! my heart was exploding with convictions! And I’m not gonna lie, the volunteer doctors that serve there for free made me almost tear up!!) I felt like GOD was saying to me again that missions will not simply be about going SOMEWHERE but it can be HERE! woah!!
and on top of that, today, at the arc, they were having a Malaysian sports day at the arc and i saw so many muslims and non-christians walking around. They are all literally here…
But like missionary ruby shared, it all depends on where i feel GOD is calling me to… does GOD want me to minister in this american culture OR in a foreign culture- BOTH are hard and BOTH will be utterly challenging.
I know I am called to missions but now i just need GOD to show me WHERE!!!
please God… a lil light on Your path for me this summer :)
“God uses men who are weak and feeble enough to lean on him.” — Hudson Taylor”
— cling and depend… repeat x forever.
so good
every tongue will confess
at matt and jj’s wedding, matt’s father prayed for the couple in both mandarin and the traditional taiwanese language. Not only was he moved with tears while praying, the prayer was so pure and genuine.
there’s something about prayers and praise in a different language that moves my heart… it makes me get those blessing chills and i just absolutely love it.
i think this is why i love going to different countries and hearing people pray and praise in their own language.
heaven will be amazing.
Early Mornings… today, i just opened my eyes at 5am and just wanted to get up and get into His Word… I am such a morning person!
Back in the day when I lived in Cali, we had an opportunity to move really close to the beach… like literally, you wake up and the beach is right there. That would totally be my ideal place to live. Not sure what it is but the lake and the ocean makes me feel alive. Maybe it’s because of how big it is, as it reminds me that no matter what i am going through or contemplating, GOD is bigger and in control. Or maybe it’s how peaceful the waves come and go, making me realize again that in Life there is a time and season for everything and that GOD makes all things beautiful in HIS TIME.
well, all that to say, one of my life dreams is to wake up early in the morning right by a lake or ocean, pray and study His Word and go and share the Gospel all day…
ahhh. that would be awesome.
Graham Kendrick - All I Once Held Dear
I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ.
These days I have been realizing how much I had to give up to REALLY follow Christ and His calling for me. Whether it is the type of lifestyle I want to live or the house I want to have or the life I want, I had to give up everything…
however, today, I am once again reminded through His Word that I have not really lost anything but gained EVERYTHING - namely, a personal relationship with Jesus!
It ain’t really a sacrifice if it can’t even compare to the worth of Christ.
Where would I be without You.
You are seriously the Best.
Joshua callin his peeps (Taken with instagram)
Yes i am very obsessed w/ this kid!! LOVE him to death!
intensive training
it all starts again tomorrow, Monday…
idk what it is but i absolutely love SMP training. I could do it forever. LOVE everything about it. And this is my 9th trip!! 9th!! so crazy!!
3.5 weeks of training before we head to Japan.
Praying for 3 things as I serve/lead:
1. LOVE- for every team member. Complete acceptance and compassion. Showing grace and patience.
2. WISDOM/Discernment- to know when to be gracious and when to be firm. To speak the truth in love. To have courage to rebuke if needed.
3. Faithfulness- to be a strong leader continuously and to persevere. Staying focused and maintaining vision.
I always enjoy using break times to meet up w/ a few of the alums. It reminds me how I need to keep praying for them as they share how things are going, how The Church is where they are at and how it has been post-cfc.
As they share their joys and often their challenges, it makes me want to leave too… just to see how i will fare… will i “make it” or will i “crumble”…?
Seriously though, I don’t know how much longer I will be at this spiritually special place but I know one day I will leave. So until then, as I do often, I want to re-commit to be hungry like crazy and to soak in everything and anything i can. No Fear.
so even though the 10/40 is calling my name, i shall wait until it is the RIGHT TIME… until then LORD PREPARE ME…
Welcome home lawyer. Cho sohn oak (Taken with instagram)
