Wednesday, June 30, 2010
7/1/10
This morning before we went to campus we had a Bible study. We're doing our bible studies from a book called "Losing Face and Finding Grace". Today's Bible study was about the Prodigal Son, and it hit home for me. We examined the story and thought about our physical fathers. Even though my father isn't perfect, I know that I wouldn't be the same person without him. I'm so thankful for the relationship that I've had with my father, even through the bad. I think that's why I cry every time I watch any movie where something happens to the father (The Lion King is the worst). But there's one movie in particular where I cry, and that movie is called Click by Adam Sandler. Yes, it's supposed to be a comedy, but I seriously cry my soul out when I watch a certain scene from that movie. I really don't want to explain it now cuz I know I'll cry. After our Bible study, we went straight to campus. While on campus, I got rejected a couple of times as usual, but its okay, God still loves me. After we went to campus, we went to Doshisha for our outreach event. It was a guy speaking in Japanese for 2 hours, so it was kinda boring because I didn't understand any of it. But it was cool because we got to meet some student's from Doshisha, and they came out to Karaoke with us. God is providing us with so many contacts! Please pray for my eye, it's beginning to act up again and it's very sensitive to light. Hopefully it'll be okay by tomorrow!
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Shawn,
ReplyDeleteWill be praying for your eye. Is this something that has transpired recently
or does this happen a lot to you. Will be praying for healing. Glad you
are connecting with those from Doshisha in doing Karaoke. Singing really
is fun because it expresses your feelings. Trust you are getting enough
sleep so your energy level is up. Miko and Carl
Phil. 4:13
Hey Shawn!! This is the third time I'm writing this comment!!!! I didn't know I had to sign in!! Ugrr!! Being low-tech is annoying. Anyways, I hope I can remember all I wrote before. Come Holy Spirit and help me!
ReplyDeleteSoooo . . . . I finally caught up with all your blogs (Yea me!) and I have been so touch by your vulnerability before the Lord. Your heart is open, and I so appreciate your "childlike" presence before our wonderful Father. It reminds me of Matt. 18:3-4
And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
(As Shin would say: PRETTY HEAVY right?) It also brought to mind the words before you left for Japan: "You can come as close as you want." Then I saw our heavenly father with is arm wide open for you! It was so cool!
Just like the excitement in your childhood memories of wanting to bowl or ride the rollercoasters, you are on a great adventure with the Lord right now!! Through the challenges you face, He is drawing you into greater intimacy with Him. You are also learning to be dependent, trusting, loving, and bold as you are being revealed and transformed into the son and man He has created you to be!! Enjoy the adventure and fan the flames!!! Love you much -Auntie Joy