G.R.I.T.

If you told me, six weeks ago, who I would be now, what things God has brought about in my life, I would been amazed. But that`s pretty much the story of my life, especially since I began to follow Christ thirteen months ago. Wow. Thirteen months. Six weeks. Each seem like such a short time when you say them, but looking back from here it seems otherwise. Let`s just say that God is awesome. I definetily wouldn`t say that I`ve become a stronger Christian, really, I`ve realized more and more of my weaknesses. But hey, God is strong through our weaknesses. And I suppose that`s what sanctification really is. God reveals little by little how truly powerless we are so that we can be more open to His strength.

Psalm 28:7 - The LORD is my strength and my shield, in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to Him

The past week was a relatively slack one; we didn`t go anywhere special, just hung out in Nagashima and did training stuff, passed out flyers, played airsoft. Oh wait, we went to Izumi on Tuesday so that Norm could see his family, we could see Merilee and have a fun afternoon. I really think the group still rubs against each other a bit too hard, and of course I have to include myself in that statement. Pray that God would give us love for each other. Keiko, Manna and Yuya are a blast. It`s so great to hang out with them. We`re still pretty sure Yuya isn`t saved. Please pray for him, and that God would use his time with us to draw him closer to God. That`s all I got for right now.

In Christ,
God`s Ronin in Japan

posted by Norman @ 8:43 AM