Yu-chan no Megane

I have been busy with so many things. I don’t think I really have the time to mention much right now, but suffice to say… GOD IS MOVING!!!!!

Some divine guidance of some sort. Because I am almost at the end of my rope with one 6 year old who seems to siphon the living energy out of me.
I, quite literally, am at the end of my tether. I have tried so many things, but he still won't do as I tell him. [...]

I'm reminded of how much I fall short of God's standard. But I sure am glad that there are plenty of people around who back me up, despite my inadequacies.
So today, I learnt that something I said in passing affected a third party. I am, quite admittedly, miffed. Nonetheless, I think it's only appropriate that [...]

Things I did in January (in no particular order):

l  Started work
l  Received many pieces of news (some good, some not quite so fantastic)
l  Restrained myself from going off on some individuals
l  Learnt to trust God more
l  Received new responsibilities
l  Connected with plenty of friends
l  Celebrated Jon’s wedding
l  Recommenced Japanese lessons
l  Learnt to pray more
l  Shared [...]

Just had what could be arguably the best Sunday in 2010 (not many Sundays to choose from). The weeks just keep topping themselves! And God just keeps showing up! (Not that He hasn’t before, but there’s something different going on here in these parts.)

We kicked off Service Eve Synchronised Prayer with the worship team where [...]

I say that as positively as I can manage. It’s been the longest week of 2010 yet.

But, I can still say that God is good… because He sustained me. That is, I am still alive.

I am learning how to work with challenging kids this year through personal experience. I have to admit that these situations [...]

Who would’ve thought…

I am completely convinced that 2012 is the year for Japan.

『One Way』
あなただけが　ただ一人の主 目を上げすべてゆだね 苦しいときは　あなたを求め へりくだります　御前に
One way, Jesus　 ただひとつの道だから One way, Jesus あなたのために生きる
全ての中に　主はともにいて 恵み心にあふれ あなたは決して　変わることはない 昨日も今日も　永遠に
主は道　真理　命 見えることにとらわれず　 信仰に歩む
主は道　真理　命 私たちは生きていく　 あなたのため
One way, Jesus　 ただひとつの道だから One way, Jesus あなたのために生きる

Watch this video of Kari Jobe singing “Revelation Song” which Pastor Mark Cole introduced to us on Saturday’s corporate rehearsal session.

That’s a perfect example of expressing oneself in worship. Let’s aspire to go so much deeper than we have ever been with the Lord in 2010!

[Thanks James for the link.]

Let’s start the year with a post of thanksgiving and testimony about how God perked me up from my 2010 blues. Woo!
The past few weeks, I’ve been (quite frankly) feeling under the weather regarding the heading back to work. It came to a point of denial at the possible workload that would come my way [...]

That’s my new cheesy motto for the coming year. I have resolved to attack everything with GUSTO. And to not shirk my responsibilities. You’d think a teacher would be pretty responsible, but the truth of the matter is… I’m not there yet.
Half the time, I still feel like a 15 year old.
Must be all that [...]