Well being here in Indonesia has taught me that I need to get married. Haha, the Indonesian believers prayed that all us single girls would find husbands soon. Not to mention I just hit the 22 mark, which means my plan of being married by 25...hopefully 24...is getting closer and closer!! I'm not sure if I can stand this pressure! To add to that, the new NewSpring series that we have just started watching is called "Don't Get Married Until..." and it's all about what to look for in a marriage. (NewSpring is my church in America). Oh the signs are EVERYWHERE!!!!!
Then of course our "daddy" here is constantly giving us advice on future mates...his most helpful advice so far...just say what you mean. See I always thought guys just enjoyed the whole, "well I think I like this person...it may or may not be you...I don't know, maybe I don't really like this person...how do you feel about that?" You know the whole subtle approach.
Then we went to dinner the other night with one of the other married couples we worked with and we had a really good talk about marriage and dating and such. They said the person you marry is not going to change, so if you think that by marrying them things will get better you are wrong. Crap, I planned to just marry the next guy that came along and then make him into who I wanted, I guess that's out now. They also talked about not marrying someone with a different calling, that's my biggie. And in response to that PLEASE GUYS, START WANTING TO DO OVERSEAS WORK!!!!!! How am I supposed to find a husband to live overseas with me if they all want to stay in America! Come on guys, help a lady out!!! They also gave the advice that a guy wants to pursue a girl and not have the girl pursue them, ok done.
In conclusion I have realized that I will never find a husband and that I might as well just buy a dog that is willing to travel the world with me.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
There's No Time for UNDERWEAR!!!!!!!
So some pretty awesome stuff has been going down here and I truly believe it's thanks to all the people lifting up myself and the people here. I just want to say THANK YOU first off. The Father is hearing your words and He is working to change lives here. First one of the girls that I have already mentioned here has said that she knows the Son is real in her head, but she isn't sure in her heart. We had a lot of opportunities to share with her this weekend when we went down south with her. She has been asking some good questions.
Another pretty awesome thing is that my partner and I teach English class every thursday night. Now we are both getting worn down and ready to go home. We were expecting to be down south this thursday, so we didn't think we would have to teach. But we ended up being home, so against our personal desires, we decided to go ahead with the English class for the night. We always use a story from the Word. Anywho, we started talking about which story we should use for the night and it popped into my head to use the time when a student was asked 3 times if he loved his Teacher. Funny enough, my partner just so happened to have read that story that morning. So we figured it was what we were supposed to use. So we went ahead and wrote it out, usually we summarize, but it was so short we pretty much just used what was in the Book. We made copies and on our way home I started to feel pretty sick. Then when we got home I got pretty sick. Luckily I have an amazing partner and she decided she was going to do the class by herself. A working couple came over to check on me and help her out, but they allowed her to lead the class as normal and didn't try to take it over. This was especially good for my partner b/c she isn't predisposed to leading, but she did it and she did it great! The students asked a lot of questions and she boldly answered. I know that I wasn't supposed to be there because she needed this opportunity to present the Word without me getting in the way. It was great to just hear after wards how the Father set this all up and how well it worked out!!
We know the enemy is trying to distract us with disappointments here and with the desire to go home, but as is said in 2 Cor. 2:11 "for we are not ignorant of [Satan's] intentions." Continue to lift us up!! Love you all
Another pretty awesome thing is that my partner and I teach English class every thursday night. Now we are both getting worn down and ready to go home. We were expecting to be down south this thursday, so we didn't think we would have to teach. But we ended up being home, so against our personal desires, we decided to go ahead with the English class for the night. We always use a story from the Word. Anywho, we started talking about which story we should use for the night and it popped into my head to use the time when a student was asked 3 times if he loved his Teacher. Funny enough, my partner just so happened to have read that story that morning. So we figured it was what we were supposed to use. So we went ahead and wrote it out, usually we summarize, but it was so short we pretty much just used what was in the Book. We made copies and on our way home I started to feel pretty sick. Then when we got home I got pretty sick. Luckily I have an amazing partner and she decided she was going to do the class by herself. A working couple came over to check on me and help her out, but they allowed her to lead the class as normal and didn't try to take it over. This was especially good for my partner b/c she isn't predisposed to leading, but she did it and she did it great! The students asked a lot of questions and she boldly answered. I know that I wasn't supposed to be there because she needed this opportunity to present the Word without me getting in the way. It was great to just hear after wards how the Father set this all up and how well it worked out!!
We know the enemy is trying to distract us with disappointments here and with the desire to go home, but as is said in 2 Cor. 2:11 "for we are not ignorant of [Satan's] intentions." Continue to lift us up!! Love you all
Monday, April 19, 2010
A Call We Can't Deny
"For if I preach the G, I have no reason to boast, because an obligation is placed on me. And woe to me if I do not preach the G! For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I am entrusted with a stewardship." - 1 Cor. 9:16-17
It is necessary that we realize that the task we have been entrusted with is not something we "feel called to" or something we need motivation for. Whether I am in America or a million miles away, the task is the same. Speak the truth, tell people about the only one who can save them, and act lovingly at all times.
"My speech and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the spirit and power." -1 Cor. 2:4
Time is going by somewhat faster now that time to leave is fast approaching. It's weird to think it's only been 3 months because I feel like I've been here forever. The enemy is trying to tempt me into spending all my time reflecting on America and how badly I want to be there, but I have work to do here. Lift me up in this please, just that my anxiousness for home will be transformed into an anxiousness to see these people in my final home. The Father is already working at my heart and allowing me to see these people similar to how He sees them, I could not bare to see how He fully views them, my heart would completely break. But we do have one girl in particular named Kembar...which means twin so it's not really a name. She is saying that she really like the son and that when she reads His word it makes her feel better all day long. She believes in one Father, but she thinks that all beliefs will lead to him and that's where our Father has to show her that there are other things, but He is the only real, good Father. I hope that is understandable...so lift her up in that please!
Saya rindu kalian banyak dan saya mau pulong sekarang tapi harus tinggal disini dan lakukan kerja!!! Sayang kalian!!!!!!
[I miss you all a bunch and I want to come home now, but I have to stay here and do work! I LOVE ya'll!!!!!]
It is necessary that we realize that the task we have been entrusted with is not something we "feel called to" or something we need motivation for. Whether I am in America or a million miles away, the task is the same. Speak the truth, tell people about the only one who can save them, and act lovingly at all times.
"My speech and my proclamation were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the spirit and power." -1 Cor. 2:4
Time is going by somewhat faster now that time to leave is fast approaching. It's weird to think it's only been 3 months because I feel like I've been here forever. The enemy is trying to tempt me into spending all my time reflecting on America and how badly I want to be there, but I have work to do here. Lift me up in this please, just that my anxiousness for home will be transformed into an anxiousness to see these people in my final home. The Father is already working at my heart and allowing me to see these people similar to how He sees them, I could not bare to see how He fully views them, my heart would completely break. But we do have one girl in particular named Kembar...which means twin so it's not really a name. She is saying that she really like the son and that when she reads His word it makes her feel better all day long. She believes in one Father, but she thinks that all beliefs will lead to him and that's where our Father has to show her that there are other things, but He is the only real, good Father. I hope that is understandable...so lift her up in that please!
Saya rindu kalian banyak dan saya mau pulong sekarang tapi harus tinggal disini dan lakukan kerja!!! Sayang kalian!!!!!!
[I miss you all a bunch and I want to come home now, but I have to stay here and do work! I LOVE ya'll!!!!!]
Friday, April 9, 2010
Oh The Places We will Go
So just for some light hearted fun, I feel that everyone should know of a current adventure my partner and I embarked on. You see, about a 45 minute bike ride from our house is a touristy little spot where lots of the Indonesians speak a fair bit of English. We have wanted to go out there for the longest time, not really as tourists but as people living in indonesia who just wanted to talk. So we went about 2 weeks ago and it was a good time, we met a few ladies that we were hoping to go back and talk to.
Today we decided to make the trip again, after many time consuming things had held us back from going. So we wake up an hour late at 8 instead of 7...haha and that is actually a pretty late wake up for us!! oh how indonesia has changed me!! Anywho, we pack up a book bag and head out into the heat of the day. Now the first time we made this bike ride, we stopped twice to get some energy. Today we were just going along, and it didn't seem like we had been biking for that long when Brette stops me to ask if we have passed our destination. I was still looking for one of the places we had stopped at the first trip, so I figured we were only about 1/2 way there. But as we continue to go, i realize that nothing looks familar, so we turn around. Sure enough, we had passed the place.
So we pull in and begin to chain up our bikes, luckily just to each other and not a pole or anything. You see normally, I grab the bike chain, but today, Brette grabbed it. As I was putting the chain on, I was thinking to myself, "self, I don't think this is the right bike chain, but maybe Brette found the keys we lost." So I chained up the bike and had the idea to try the keys...after the bike was locked. Turns out, Brette had not found the keys, we had just grabbed the wrong ones. so now, we are a 45 min. bike ride away from home with bikes that are chained together. I say, "it's fine we'll just call our friends and have them pick us up." To which Brette replies, "I didn't bring the phone." ADO!!! Luckily though, she did accidentally bring her phone!! So we were saved by our two friends who drove out and picked us up with our bikes. It did turn out good b/c we convinced them to eat breakfast with us and the guy made a friend. So yay!!! The End.
Today we decided to make the trip again, after many time consuming things had held us back from going. So we wake up an hour late at 8 instead of 7...haha and that is actually a pretty late wake up for us!! oh how indonesia has changed me!! Anywho, we pack up a book bag and head out into the heat of the day. Now the first time we made this bike ride, we stopped twice to get some energy. Today we were just going along, and it didn't seem like we had been biking for that long when Brette stops me to ask if we have passed our destination. I was still looking for one of the places we had stopped at the first trip, so I figured we were only about 1/2 way there. But as we continue to go, i realize that nothing looks familar, so we turn around. Sure enough, we had passed the place.
So we pull in and begin to chain up our bikes, luckily just to each other and not a pole or anything. You see normally, I grab the bike chain, but today, Brette grabbed it. As I was putting the chain on, I was thinking to myself, "self, I don't think this is the right bike chain, but maybe Brette found the keys we lost." So I chained up the bike and had the idea to try the keys...after the bike was locked. Turns out, Brette had not found the keys, we had just grabbed the wrong ones. so now, we are a 45 min. bike ride away from home with bikes that are chained together. I say, "it's fine we'll just call our friends and have them pick us up." To which Brette replies, "I didn't bring the phone." ADO!!! Luckily though, she did accidentally bring her phone!! So we were saved by our two friends who drove out and picked us up with our bikes. It did turn out good b/c we convinced them to eat breakfast with us and the guy made a friend. So yay!!! The End.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
His name WILL be know
It's time, if you are reading this please be lifting this island up constantly!! The Father has put it on my heart, these people have to know! Darkness can't reign here any more! He is far more powerful! Let your heart be torn!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
I am Giving you the work of the Priesthood as a GIFT!!
-Numbers 18:7
Remember that the Father allows us to serve Him, not for His benefit, but for our own!
So I had planned to write out a few blogs telling of the adventures I've been having here, but i just got a few e-mails telling me that one of my good friends from Disney passed away and all these other things just seem so insignificant. The thing is I had the chance to share with this guy and I let it pass me by. I watched as he drank and laughed with him. From what i heard he fell from a 10 story balcony, how different could that have turned out if I had shared the truth with him. He might not have been drinking on that balcony (which is all i can assume). Now I'm not trying to blame myself in any way for this, but it just reminds me of the task I have not only here but in every aspect of life. The Father calls us to speak His Word to all! Even here I am not being brave enough, not bold enough and this is all I'm here for! Please lift me up and ask The Father to show me HOW to speak to these people and get this Truth known to them! I can't save but I can plant! Please lift up Bali! It is referred to as the Island of Demons and just fully so. I can feel the darkness and spiritual war fare taking it's toll and these people need to know about something better!! Thanks in advance!
Remember that the Father allows us to serve Him, not for His benefit, but for our own!
So I had planned to write out a few blogs telling of the adventures I've been having here, but i just got a few e-mails telling me that one of my good friends from Disney passed away and all these other things just seem so insignificant. The thing is I had the chance to share with this guy and I let it pass me by. I watched as he drank and laughed with him. From what i heard he fell from a 10 story balcony, how different could that have turned out if I had shared the truth with him. He might not have been drinking on that balcony (which is all i can assume). Now I'm not trying to blame myself in any way for this, but it just reminds me of the task I have not only here but in every aspect of life. The Father calls us to speak His Word to all! Even here I am not being brave enough, not bold enough and this is all I'm here for! Please lift me up and ask The Father to show me HOW to speak to these people and get this Truth known to them! I can't save but I can plant! Please lift up Bali! It is referred to as the Island of Demons and just fully so. I can feel the darkness and spiritual war fare taking it's toll and these people need to know about something better!! Thanks in advance!
Be Courageous! I Have Conquered the World
- John 16:33
Sorry it's been so long since I last wrote. We haven't had much internet time. Nyepi was interesting, the night of they turned off all the outside lights of the hotel we were staying at. It was really creepy, but you could see the stars so clear. Reminded me that even though we are surrounded by this darkness, The Father is here and using us to shine His light.
On a higher note, my partner and I met an American! Go America! Haha, he was from California. He was a larger guy with a deep tan, could tell he wasn't aware of the hole in th e ozone layer thing. Anywho, we met him at an ATM machine down south and he was friendly, wanted to tell us all about his surfing adventures in Indo. Then when he went to pull money out he asked for our help in exchange rate. Being experts in the money by now, you know 2 months of experience, I told him that he was correct in assuming that 50,000,000 rupiah was about the same as $500. Then I said good by and left. As my partner and I were walking to find the rest of the group, it occurred to me that I had told him to add one too many zeros. So I had to guy take out $5000. I felt sooo bad!! I was the cause of his financial downfall!!
Luckily however, I was told you can only take out about$300 at a time. Whew! I just hope he didn't keep taking out $300 till he reached $5000. ADO!!!
Sorry it's been so long since I last wrote. We haven't had much internet time. Nyepi was interesting, the night of they turned off all the outside lights of the hotel we were staying at. It was really creepy, but you could see the stars so clear. Reminded me that even though we are surrounded by this darkness, The Father is here and using us to shine His light.
On a higher note, my partner and I met an American! Go America! Haha, he was from California. He was a larger guy with a deep tan, could tell he wasn't aware of the hole in th e ozone layer thing. Anywho, we met him at an ATM machine down south and he was friendly, wanted to tell us all about his surfing adventures in Indo. Then when he went to pull money out he asked for our help in exchange rate. Being experts in the money by now, you know 2 months of experience, I told him that he was correct in assuming that 50,000,000 rupiah was about the same as $500. Then I said good by and left. As my partner and I were walking to find the rest of the group, it occurred to me that I had told him to add one too many zeros. So I had to guy take out $5000. I felt sooo bad!! I was the cause of his financial downfall!!
Luckily however, I was told you can only take out about$300 at a time. Whew! I just hope he didn't keep taking out $300 till he reached $5000. ADO!!!
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