when u turn away...remember this

Isaiah 53:5-6

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

i want to come back to my comfort in Him

qualities to pursue in our short life

from the earthquake and unfolding disastrous aftershocks of tsunami in Japan, we see just how fragile life is. In one minute there is a city built by the hands of man, but destroyed within hours by nature. So our life is but a "puff of smoke" in the timeline of eternity...so while we are living, let us live the way we were created to live for a full life!

Know that you are chosen by God and loved by God through: (2Peter 1: 3-11)
Confirming One’s Calling and Election

3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.

10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters,[a] make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, 11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

so BE prepared..

1 Peter 3:15

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect....

what i should be doing...

Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

but that isn't what i am doing. i am just letting time slip by yet again.. even though God gave me such a miracle yesterday.

I was able to share the gospel with my friend Mika who I am staying with and she listened to me from 1am till 4am... and we even prayed together at the end. it felt so refreshing to speak about God to a Japanese person and I just really pray that God will stir something in her heart to live the great life that he has in plan for her!

this is just the beginning of my purpose here in Japan.. to love people around me and to shine as a light pointing to Jesus through my life , not through simply telling ppl but by living it out.
Please pray for strength for me so that I will be able to get through each day.
really tired of going out and sick of travelling.. HAHA. i guess anything good always gets dry after a while cos we're human and we're always looking for new things to do. Really shows that nothing in this life can fully satisfy us aside from the happiness that derives from relationships and loving others and living for others. LOVE. and God is Love.

2011- another new chapter

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.


Even though i was so pumped for the new semester, everything not really being as expected is still something i am adjusting to. from adjusting to the fact a lotta my good friends from last semester are gone, to the living with my japanese friend mika, and just having to make an extra effort to stick around uni to actually talk to new people because the people is what makes exchange rewarding.

in all things, i feel God really telling me to just not be discouraged.. at the moment i dont feel motivated because academically speaking its so easy here (not that i'll be getting 100%) buuut its not challenging..to be really honest, i just want the days to pass quickly so i can come back to sydney. to the point as you may see i hafn't updated my blog because even i dont really care what i do here. but i know thats definitely the wrong attitude as life is too short to not seize the moment and make the most of it in terms of shining for God and living life the way i was created to live. i dont wanna be letting time slip through my fingers and achieve nothing. so... i'm really trying to get back on track with my atitude. today definitely helped as i actually went out to dinner with ppl from KGU and got to meet new people and made an effort so i guess it feels good..

though i know God's love is enough to fill me, i still really feel the need to go home because a lot of people that i hold really close to my heart dont really seem to want to catch up with me. although it might seem that way, of course it might not be that way at all because i realise everyone is really busy with their own lives. but i am constantly praying for you my brothers and sisters that as busy you may get with life, please please please dont forget your ultimate purpose here on this earth~ we are but temporary residents here .. and even if we've lost contact for a long time, i am always always always appreciative to hear from you!!! you dont know how much it means to me...

well just letting everybody know i am healthy and well and trying hard :) thank you for your constant prayers and support <3