So I've been here almost 4 months now...I'm experiencing a bit of culture shock at the moment and missing home. I miss familiar faces, Hawaii's beautiful 80 degree weather, and Japanese food to name a few...England's weather isn't my favorite as it gets dark at 4pm and the dark clouds are affecting my mood. (I heard it gets better in March and warms up) I knew I would experience culture shock at some point...feels like a rollercoaster. When I first moved here, it was fresh, new, and exciting...as a couple months go by, I realize I'm here for a while and it becomes everyday life. Pray God would strengthen me and keep trusting in Him for joy.
Psalm 23: "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." When we walk through dark times, God is with us. We can't run through it...just keep walking.
I love Psalm 121 as well..."I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you— the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."
In youth group, we're going through 40 Days of Community by Rick Warren...great book. God has been teaching me what it means to love. Life is all about loving people and developing relationships with God and others. Lord, I pray you would help me be mindful and less self-centered. Real love focuses on "how can I serve you?" and not how you can serve me.
Psalm 23: "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." When we walk through dark times, God is with us. We can't run through it...just keep walking.
I love Psalm 121 as well..."I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you— the LORD is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."
In youth group, we're going through 40 Days of Community by Rick Warren...great book. God has been teaching me what it means to love. Life is all about loving people and developing relationships with God and others. Lord, I pray you would help me be mindful and less self-centered. Real love focuses on "how can I serve you?" and not how you can serve me.
I'm excited for Retreat to ADVANCE this weekend...equipping 18-30 yr olds for radical kingdom living. Tim Hughes, famous worship leader will be leading...thankful for a time to get away, spend time with friends, and grow deeper in my faith. Also, it's our last Time for God conference in Wales next week with the other 90 volunteers in the UK...looking forward to it and I'll update when I get back! :)
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