The goodness that has occured is too great for words to do justice concerning the way he has been moving.
Everything here is so fluid and nothing remains concrete for too long in regards to any plans one attempts to keep. It is because things are always changing that I really have to be intentional to be in the word daily and be intentional with others during the times I do have free time. Thus far I have been reading a chapter of the gospels that correlates to the date, I am currently at day 16. He has revealed so much but its really difficult to created a linear bullet-point list as to what it has been exactly. I love G*d so much, he alone is what has allowed me to make it through this summer abroad.
I'm down to the last 30 days with 25 out at camp, and 5 days of enjoying the beloved Beijing. I know He will continue to move powerfully as my summer comes to a close. Prayer, that I would be able to step back and clearly see all he has shown me, would be very much appreciated. G*d is so so good. I am so blessed to have all eternity with Him!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
A proverb a day keeps Satan at bay : )
Proverbs 14:26-27
In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is the foundation of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.
Luke 14:33
So likewise whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be my disciple.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED, neither let it be afraid.
In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is the foundation of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.
Luke 14:33
So likewise whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be my disciple.
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED, neither let it be afraid.
Random
The sound of buzzing in my life is no longer of cell phones on silent, but bugs stuck on their backs helplessly trying to get themselves off the ground and failing.
Monday, July 12, 2010
A legitimate update
Hey guys I know that I have not been doing a great job of keeping everyone posted so here is my catch up blog.
This week: The crew from the states has arrived and everyone is working really well together. The newbies have been able to come along side the amigos and are learning the ropes quite quickly.
7-5 A day of great revelations where God showed me more than I could have anticipated
7-6 That which does not kills us only makes us stronger. The Lord is my rock I shall not be moved.
7-8 I threw down some Mahjong with the locals of Hailar. I actually won twice.
7-9 Went out for Hot Pot (the original fondue minus cheese) and it was the best I had ever seen.
7-10 Taught at a private school to help promote the camp. The Americans arrived! Mongolian culture night again.
7-11 Went to Japanese bunker (very Indy) then we climbed to higher ground and saw Russia. There was discussion of writing a children's book to highlight Mongolian culture set strategically at the camp. We are going to work on it a little each day and send it to a Bethel prof that has publishing connections in China.
7-12 Today its Christmas at camp. Tonight we sang carols, played charades, decorated the tree, and explained our nativity set. We watched the World Cup 12 hours after it happened, watched the entire thing to see that last shot which was not nearly as interesting as the crazy number of side tackles throughout the game.
Fun update: Its looking as though I will be a co-activities director of the camp, which is fun to have the title after doing the same duties all summer.
This week: The crew from the states has arrived and everyone is working really well together. The newbies have been able to come along side the amigos and are learning the ropes quite quickly.
7-5 A day of great revelations where God showed me more than I could have anticipated
7-6 That which does not kills us only makes us stronger. The Lord is my rock I shall not be moved.
7-8 I threw down some Mahjong with the locals of Hailar. I actually won twice.
7-9 Went out for Hot Pot (the original fondue minus cheese) and it was the best I had ever seen.
7-10 Taught at a private school to help promote the camp. The Americans arrived! Mongolian culture night again.
7-11 Went to Japanese bunker (very Indy) then we climbed to higher ground and saw Russia. There was discussion of writing a children's book to highlight Mongolian culture set strategically at the camp. We are going to work on it a little each day and send it to a Bethel prof that has publishing connections in China.
7-12 Today its Christmas at camp. Tonight we sang carols, played charades, decorated the tree, and explained our nativity set. We watched the World Cup 12 hours after it happened, watched the entire thing to see that last shot which was not nearly as interesting as the crazy number of side tackles throughout the game.
Fun update: Its looking as though I will be a co-activities director of the camp, which is fun to have the title after doing the same duties all summer.
My Time In Hailar 7-9 (Updated 7-18)
I spent the week in Hailar to help recruit kids for camp. During my time in the city I stayed with a Chinese family. It was eye opening to say the least.
God has used the time I have spent in Hailar to really bring to the surface so much of my malicious nature that I like to keep hidden. In the process of these terrible things being brought to the surface, I have been able to confront the muck in my heart, so that I may grow ever closer to Him.
To witness the dynamics of a Chinese family up close and personal has been nothing short of wonderful.
Sisters still like to bicker with one another, this does not change with country. Children really do take care of their elders. Its not just something they preach, but something they practice.
Wonderful things I witnessed
-Cousins coming together for Mahjong (which I got to play and won twice)
-Dinner with the extended family quite frequently-amazing food and some really nasty stuff but mostly great.
-Being cared for so deeply-the hospitality shown to me I cannot compare to anything I have ever experienced before.
-The way countless homes were opened up to me and I ate dinner at someone's apartment each night.
-They gave me everything they could offer. They held nothing back. They were so eager to feed and provide anything I wanted.
-Unbelievable patience when I needed the parents to repeat something again in Chinese, if I didn't get it the first time.
Quotes of the week:
Kelsey: Who is that a picture of?
Elva: Carl Marx...(disgusted shocked voice)
Kelsey: Woops, I guess I should have known that one considering where I am. My bad.
Kelsey: I want to buy a poster or picture of Mao dancing. I think it would be funny.
Elva: Good luck with that, that probably doesn't exist.
(Kelsey prays to find one to prove her wrong)
30 min later at a Cultural Revolution Poster nook
Kelsey: What is this Elva? (I'm holding a big poster of Mao waltzing with a student)
Elva: No way...
Kelsey: See God does answer prayers!
1 Cor 10:15
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me.
Isa 25:4
For you are a defense for the helpless. A defense for the needy in his distress.
(HE IS THE FORTRESS IN WHICH YOU CAN REST AND BE HEALED)
I Cor 14:33
For God is not a God of confusion but a God of peace
15:58
Therefore my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, know that your work/effort is not in vain...
Mat 10:16
Behold I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; therefore be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves
11:28
Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest...take my yoke for my yoke is easy and my load is light.
Isaiah 25:9
behold this is our God for whom we have waited
that he might save us.
This is the Lord for whom we have waited;
let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation
He is GREAT AND IS HOW I GET THROUGH EACH DAY
God has used the time I have spent in Hailar to really bring to the surface so much of my malicious nature that I like to keep hidden. In the process of these terrible things being brought to the surface, I have been able to confront the muck in my heart, so that I may grow ever closer to Him.
To witness the dynamics of a Chinese family up close and personal has been nothing short of wonderful.
Sisters still like to bicker with one another, this does not change with country. Children really do take care of their elders. Its not just something they preach, but something they practice.
Wonderful things I witnessed
-Cousins coming together for Mahjong (which I got to play and won twice)
-Dinner with the extended family quite frequently-amazing food and some really nasty stuff but mostly great.
-Being cared for so deeply-the hospitality shown to me I cannot compare to anything I have ever experienced before.
-The way countless homes were opened up to me and I ate dinner at someone's apartment each night.
-They gave me everything they could offer. They held nothing back. They were so eager to feed and provide anything I wanted.
-Unbelievable patience when I needed the parents to repeat something again in Chinese, if I didn't get it the first time.
Quotes of the week:
Kelsey: Who is that a picture of?
Elva: Carl Marx...(disgusted shocked voice)
Kelsey: Woops, I guess I should have known that one considering where I am. My bad.
Kelsey: I want to buy a poster or picture of Mao dancing. I think it would be funny.
Elva: Good luck with that, that probably doesn't exist.
(Kelsey prays to find one to prove her wrong)
30 min later at a Cultural Revolution Poster nook
Kelsey: What is this Elva? (I'm holding a big poster of Mao waltzing with a student)
Elva: No way...
Kelsey: See God does answer prayers!
1 Cor 10:15
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me.
Isa 25:4
For you are a defense for the helpless. A defense for the needy in his distress.
(HE IS THE FORTRESS IN WHICH YOU CAN REST AND BE HEALED)
I Cor 14:33
For God is not a God of confusion but a God of peace
15:58
Therefore my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, know that your work/effort is not in vain...
Mat 10:16
Behold I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; therefore be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves
11:28
Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest...take my yoke for my yoke is easy and my load is light.
Isaiah 25:9
behold this is our God for whom we have waited
that he might save us.
This is the Lord for whom we have waited;
let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation
He is GREAT AND IS HOW I GET THROUGH EACH DAY
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