Internal Clock

 Hello everyone!

I can’t believe I am going on my 4^th week here already? Only? I really don’t know anymore. The internal clock that is set in my brain and body every time I come to Japan has been telling me that it is time to go home. Why? Because every time I come to Japan it is usually for 2-3 weeks. Not that I don’t want to go back home, but things have been good here. As physically tired I am sometimes, my soul has no other choice but to cling on to the One who constantly refreshes it. When my internal alarm clock wants to go off, God always winds it back up so that I can keep going.

Things are starting to pick up in terms of events and different kinds of ministries. J-House is in a state of transitioning and learning from the experiences from the past few years. They are also starting to make good use of me. “Oh, you do this?! Then can you _________ for me/us?!” or “Can I put you in charge of this?” I feel like I am back home, but I am catching myself saying “Yes” to everything…despite catching myself, I am STILL saying “Yes” to everything… haha... Perhaps this is the reason why my days and weeks are feeling longer and longer?

So, this past weekend was what, we as Jesus Soldiers, have been preparing for all week, which was the Valentine’s Party/Event thing. I was in charge of decorating the place, and all the responses I get were either: “No way!! Only girls can design romantic things!” or “Kevin, I didn’t know you were like that!”

DON’T JUDGE ME BECAUSE I LIKE TO DESIGN/DECORATE THINGS!! ^__^ 

 

haha.. but really, I do enjoy doing things like that. Don’t ask me how my brain works, because I don’t really know either. All those years of decorating for “Bridge Services” and events at Covenant has given me the experience that I needed to do well here. J They actually liked my decorations that they left it on for the wedding that was the next day! But the Valentine’s Event was really successful, otsukare sama deshita (thank you for your hard work) to all those who were helping out!~  I was hearing from the members who participated that it was a very good mix of people, because there were the core members, new people, as well as people who haven’t been to J-House in a while come to this event! I was very happy to hear that! I honestly was a little pessimistic about this event, but God surely proved me wrong, and rightly so, it was awesome! God can use anything, anyone, any time, any where!!~

This week will be a bit busy for me, I have quite a bit of things to do… so if you can all pray that I can keep my sanity and not overdo things, that would be awesome!

Here are some of the things I will be doing this week:

• Tues: I am playing a couple of songs during Morning Prayer every Tuesday now, so please pray for that. Also, we are going to meet with Kansai Gaidai students to go bowling. It might seem like we are just playing, but at same time, trying to get them to really open their lives with us and for us to find a chance to share about God to them.
• Wed: I have to do a morning devotional every Wednesday also. This week instead of our usual Prayer Meeting at night, we will have time to be with our Life Groups. To pray that it will be a meaningful time for all of us.
• Fri: I will be leading a worship/prayer night for those who want to just worship! Please please pray for this, I think there are a lot of people who are in need to just Be still and know that God is God and just be in quiet meditation. Not the usual loud charismatic worship they are accustomed to.
• Sat: Cooking for this Sunday with my cell group!
• Sun: I will be doing a short “recommendation” for offering, and just sharing how God has blessed me through offering…

Thank you all!!

P.S. I miss Mexican food and I need a haircut.