Finding My Way

Hello!

Right now, I am currently at Kansai International Airport. Why? Well, I am going to Korea for 5 days. Why? Well, I was kind of forced to because my parents are in Korea and they told me to come visit them before they go back home. How? This week is actually the Jesus Soldier’s week off and we are free to do or go wherever we want! Preferably, I would have gone to California, but I also didn’t think that I would go to Korea…so yeah! Going to the motherland. Haha…

I can’t believe it has been 2 months now since I’ve been here in Japan. Things are going well, a lot of big things going to happen soon, but at the same time, a lot of transitioning and new things going on.

Today, Mikyung 누나 (MK) finally finished her two-year term as a Jesus Soldier faithfully here at J-House! Very sad, but at the same time, she has definitely left a big/deep impact within this church and within many members and students here in Japan. I first met her in 2008. She is definitely a type of person where you feel comfortable just talking to, or even just making fun of the day you meet her. :P She is Korean but speaks Japanese and English fluently too! Very kind, funny, gentle, caring, strange at times, talented, and loves God! Her presence will be missed greatly, but I know that we will see each other again…well, actually we will meet in Korea this week (haha). I really wish her the best with everything that lies ahead of her. As this chapter closes, a new chapter begins in this story of faith and dependence on God. May God truly open doors for you MK as you faithfully trust in Him and believe that He will provide for you, no matter how crazy the situation/circumstances might be! ミキュン、おつかれさまでした！

I will see you in Korea!

So, some of you might have read on my Facebook status that “I like to get lost in Japan and find my way back.” Well, yes, it is quite true. I have no idea why I like it so much, but I guess I just want to get familiar with my new environment and surroundings. Sometimes I come across really nice/fun places and other times just really sad/disheartening places. This week, I was able to experience both sides. Here some pictures to show where I was…

I kind of had an epiphany while I got lost this past Saturday. Even though I have no idea where I am, how to read or speak Japanese well, if I didn’t take that risk of going out on my own and exploring, I never would have known about these areas that aren’t normally on those tourist guides or advertisements of Japan. I was able to experience it first hand. I think that God was showing me what He sees everyday, everywhere. Behind all the fancy lights, technology, and tourist attractions, I was able to witness what really goes on. Japan’s economy is not doing so great either (not as bad as America, but still) and to see all these small stores with old grandmas and grandpas sitting all alone hoping and waiting for someone to even look their way makes me so sad. Despite the bad economy, people still go to those brand name stores or shop for ridiculously overpriced clothes, food, and electronics. It made me realize that it isn’t just happening here in Japan, but also in America and I’m sure elsewhere too. Anyway… I don’t really know where I’m going with this… but yeah, that’s is what I have been thinking about lately.

Job 23:10 “But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.”

I saw on Facebook some pictures from the iDTC Jr. and I am so excited and proud of all of you who are participating in it! I pray that your hearts will constantly be opened to learning more and more about God and also be challenged in your own faith! Don’t close yourselves but take as much as you can, you won’t regret it!!!

P.S. Their voices sooth me, but when they are worshipping, it is even better!