May 9th, 2011
Not as I will, but your will. This morning, I went to exercise again with Djastin, Zach, Megan and Angel. My muscles are very sore from the exercise in Day 3, so I wasn't able to use my arms effectively. Today, it was my first class with my classmates, and I learned a little bit. I am excited to learn the language so I could speak it to people, and maybe with Alison when we get together. Afterward, I get the chance to have lunch with more people, and the foods were delicious. This place does have good food afterall!
PTL! I get the opportunity to make friends with Shay. The campus is very nice and beautiful with well-structured environment. Kind of like UBC campus. A lot of students were very friendly...well, only to Shay. Oh well, I'm very exhausted, especially my legs. During dinner time, Megan asked me how I am coping with my constipation. Oh yeah, I am experiencing that, which is not good. Hopefully I'll stay healthy.
Anyhow, it's is 8pm right now and I am feeling sleepy and exhausted. My relationship with God is very important and I desperately need to set that as my first priority. Looking forward to seeing what will be in-stored for us.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
The Dude With The Teddybear
Praise the Lord for giving me another opportunity to love someone, even to the poorest of the poor. As Jesus humbled Himself, who was rich became poor, by embracing the broken ones, so will I embrace those who are harassed and helpless.
Victor invited me the prayer meeting held at UBC by UBC C4C students. Very grateful to meet some new brothers and sisters. We were praying specifically what our hearts feel toward the campus. We want to see happen within C4C and how God can change the campuses for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Each of us expressed the desires of our own heart and lift up our prayers to God. I believe God is doing something awesome on the campus, and even those who don't want Him to do anything, nobody can stop His movement. Let us, by the power of the Holy Spirit, bring the kingdom of God down and kick down the gates of hell. Personally, I want to see Godly men being raised up to be life-time laborers for the kingdom. To be bold and courageous to be in the front-line for the kingdom and for the women of God.
Afterwards, Victor and I went to Regent College Bookstore to look around for birthday gifts (book) for Kevin T and Bonnie K. Don't worry, we got them something nice.
Victor, Mitsumi, Nicki, Jeremia, Samantha, Michelle, and I were outside sitting on the grass chilling. After talking about campus ministry, a dude holding the teddybear walked up to us. It was a bizarre moment. He talked to us, "I see you all being in a circle...can you pray for me?" What the heck!? Who is this guy? He looks homeless and was holding a teddybear. Is this guy a prophet? How did he know that we're Christians? So, we talked to him and cared for him. He taught us some things he believe to be true of God. He seemed very lonely and wanted to talk. However, the way he talked to us and explained to us his situation does not seemed to be true because Victor told us he met this dude. That dude's story was totally contrary to the story he told Victor when they both met. I did not know what to do but to love him and care for him. He's a very broken and lost even though he's a Christian...at least he say he is although I'm not sure. Maybe he is suffering from remembering who he is. We talked and we prayed for him.
It was an awesome day to show love for him. I thought he was going to give me the teddybear, but he took it back. He seemed to believe in God and believes God loves him. Pray that whatever he is going through, may God help him persevere through. If he is not a genuine believer, then may the Holy Spirit convict him of sin and see that he needs Jesus as his Lord and Savior.
Victor invited me the prayer meeting held at UBC by UBC C4C students. Very grateful to meet some new brothers and sisters. We were praying specifically what our hearts feel toward the campus. We want to see happen within C4C and how God can change the campuses for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Each of us expressed the desires of our own heart and lift up our prayers to God. I believe God is doing something awesome on the campus, and even those who don't want Him to do anything, nobody can stop His movement. Let us, by the power of the Holy Spirit, bring the kingdom of God down and kick down the gates of hell. Personally, I want to see Godly men being raised up to be life-time laborers for the kingdom. To be bold and courageous to be in the front-line for the kingdom and for the women of God.
Afterwards, Victor and I went to Regent College Bookstore to look around for birthday gifts (book) for Kevin T and Bonnie K. Don't worry, we got them something nice.
Victor, Mitsumi, Nicki, Jeremia, Samantha, Michelle, and I were outside sitting on the grass chilling. After talking about campus ministry, a dude holding the teddybear walked up to us. It was a bizarre moment. He talked to us, "I see you all being in a circle...can you pray for me?" What the heck!? Who is this guy? He looks homeless and was holding a teddybear. Is this guy a prophet? How did he know that we're Christians? So, we talked to him and cared for him. He taught us some things he believe to be true of God. He seemed very lonely and wanted to talk. However, the way he talked to us and explained to us his situation does not seemed to be true because Victor told us he met this dude. That dude's story was totally contrary to the story he told Victor when they both met. I did not know what to do but to love him and care for him. He's a very broken and lost even though he's a Christian...at least he say he is although I'm not sure. Maybe he is suffering from remembering who he is. We talked and we prayed for him.
It was an awesome day to show love for him. I thought he was going to give me the teddybear, but he took it back. He seemed to believe in God and believes God loves him. Pray that whatever he is going through, may God help him persevere through. If he is not a genuine believer, then may the Holy Spirit convict him of sin and see that he needs Jesus as his Lord and Savior.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Journey With Me (Day 3)
May 8th, 2011
Very long and exhausting day. I woke up at 6:30am feeling very rest up. My started with devotion as I read the story of Saul attempting to kill David. David didn't do anything or sinned against Saul, but Saul had a grudge on him. Why? David is helping him fight the war and winning very battle...and David is at Saul's service. So, what is Saul not satisfied with? Himself. as a king, he didn't gain much reputation from the crowd while they loved David. Pride is an issue when one is disobedience to God. Lots more to share!
Afterward, me and the men went out to do some work out near our place. (there is this part in my journal where you don't need to know so SKIP). For lunch, the family went to a nearby restaurant to eat and get to know each other a little better. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't too good, so it was pouring rain. We explored the neighborhood to find the stuff we need for the trip. After that, we went back to the dorm room to play some dutch blitz for nearly *something* minutes. We went to eat dinner with Woody at a dumpling restaurant. I am still trying to adjust to the food here, but I am slowly getting to use to it.
Anyhow, I am very sleepy and class starts at 8:30 tomorrow morning. Right not it's 8:45pm, so I'm going to crash now.
Very long and exhausting day. I woke up at 6:30am feeling very rest up. My started with devotion as I read the story of Saul attempting to kill David. David didn't do anything or sinned against Saul, but Saul had a grudge on him. Why? David is helping him fight the war and winning very battle...and David is at Saul's service. So, what is Saul not satisfied with? Himself. as a king, he didn't gain much reputation from the crowd while they loved David. Pride is an issue when one is disobedience to God. Lots more to share!
Afterward, me and the men went out to do some work out near our place. (there is this part in my journal where you don't need to know so SKIP). For lunch, the family went to a nearby restaurant to eat and get to know each other a little better. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't too good, so it was pouring rain. We explored the neighborhood to find the stuff we need for the trip. After that, we went back to the dorm room to play some dutch blitz for nearly *something* minutes. We went to eat dinner with Woody at a dumpling restaurant. I am still trying to adjust to the food here, but I am slowly getting to use to it.
Anyhow, I am very sleepy and class starts at 8:30 tomorrow morning. Right not it's 8:45pm, so I'm going to crash now.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
A Child of a Mother
I came back home from Flux BBQ at Willingdon Church. While walking back to my house, I saw my light turned on in my room. I was thinking, "hmm...I remember I turned off my light." When I got home, I found my mom to be in my room. She was sorting out stuff in my room and materials on my shelf. I felt frustrated and I told her not to touch my stuff. Everything on that shelf was placed there for a specific reason. Before, I told her not to touch my stuff; therefore, she should have known not to touch my stuff. I tried to keep it a gentle tone, but my tone was kind of on the rough edge of the spectrum. However, I did say "thank you" for caring and willing to clean up my room. Honestly, there aren't much messy parts in my room but just need to sort things out of where to put certain things.
When I saw her eyes, I saw myself to be a child of a mother who causes much disappointments in her life.
I wonder, how it would feel when my children do the same thing I did to my mother. To put myself on my mom's shoes, I would have felt hurt and disappointed. Knowing I want the best for my children, it turned out that I was wrecking their life. I definitely need wisdom and love to treat my mom in an honorable way.
When I saw her eyes, I saw myself to be a child of a mother who causes much disappointments in her life.
I wonder, how it would feel when my children do the same thing I did to my mother. To put myself on my mom's shoes, I would have felt hurt and disappointed. Knowing I want the best for my children, it turned out that I was wrecking their life. I definitely need wisdom and love to treat my mom in an honorable way.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Journey With Me (Day 2)
May 7th, 2011
I am settling in my new "dorm". As tired as ever, I didn't sleep much on the plan, but God still managed to allow me to sleep on the bus ride. It is almost 10pm, and my fam finished eating dinner, I will need to crash soon and get enough rest for tomorrow.
I wonder how Alison and her fam are doing. Hope that she arrived at her destination safely. I will remember her in my prayer.
Wonder how my family is doing while I'm not home. Honestly, I'm not that homesick, maybe later. Just getting use to the environment + the food. KFC didn't taste too good, but still edible.
Anyhow, hope tomorrow I will arise and shine.
I am settling in my new "dorm". As tired as ever, I didn't sleep much on the plan, but God still managed to allow me to sleep on the bus ride. It is almost 10pm, and my fam finished eating dinner, I will need to crash soon and get enough rest for tomorrow.
I wonder how Alison and her fam are doing. Hope that she arrived at her destination safely. I will remember her in my prayer.
Wonder how my family is doing while I'm not home. Honestly, I'm not that homesick, maybe later. Just getting use to the environment + the food. KFC didn't taste too good, but still edible.
Anyhow, hope tomorrow I will arise and shine.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Journey With Me (Day 1)
May 6th, 2011.
The Time Has Come! Sitting on the airplane for almost 6 hours is another new experience. During the past 4 days, I have been preparing for this exciting trip that God had planned for me. In the beginning, I was so pumped up and feel ready for the trip. Little did I know, there were a lot of information that I had to take in. With all the details and information I need to store while I am on the trip, I feel overwhelmed and fearful because I totally don't know what to expect. It was very humbling. Although I do hope that my heart and mind are ready, I am not 100% confident and ready. But I know that God is with me and my family while I am away. Hope that this will be an awesome step of faith that I'm taking.
Four more hours until I land. My nerves are getting nervous and I just don't know what to say or think about but TRUST! Recently, I have been reading 1 Samuel and understanding and applying how the story relates to the New covenant. It has been a long time, but I am glad that I can refresh my memory.
Hope to update this everyday during my trip.
PS: I watched three movies and I really liked them.
PPS: I am sitting near Myra, Jen, Emily, Zach, Stefan and Megan.
PPPS: I miss DearBubbleSon.
The Time Has Come! Sitting on the airplane for almost 6 hours is another new experience. During the past 4 days, I have been preparing for this exciting trip that God had planned for me. In the beginning, I was so pumped up and feel ready for the trip. Little did I know, there were a lot of information that I had to take in. With all the details and information I need to store while I am on the trip, I feel overwhelmed and fearful because I totally don't know what to expect. It was very humbling. Although I do hope that my heart and mind are ready, I am not 100% confident and ready. But I know that God is with me and my family while I am away. Hope that this will be an awesome step of faith that I'm taking.
Four more hours until I land. My nerves are getting nervous and I just don't know what to say or think about but TRUST! Recently, I have been reading 1 Samuel and understanding and applying how the story relates to the New covenant. It has been a long time, but I am glad that I can refresh my memory.
Hope to update this everyday during my trip.
PS: I watched three movies and I really liked them.
PPS: I am sitting near Myra, Jen, Emily, Zach, Stefan and Megan.
PPPS: I miss DearBubbleSon.
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