The Whisper Is Getting Louder And Louder

I've been feeling a tugging lately to do something...something along the lines of missions. I've been trying to figure out if it is just a passing fancy or if God is actually calling me to take a radical turn in my life. Some of you are probably thinking, "Grace? Going on a missions? Of all people?" Believe me, I was the first one to say, "Nahhh, no way. Me? On a mission? Crazy and out-of-control ex-non practicing Christian like me? I've been encountering a lot of "serving" and "outreach" messages lately, whether it be from church, books or TV. I'm not sure if God is really trying to tell me something. I have going on a mission some thought and about where and how I want to serve. I feel ready to take on the challenge...I think. But I don't know if God thinks I'm ready. I'm at a cross road right now. To the left is a career path, the other is a mission path. Which path I will be on will be revealed to me within the next 4 or 5 month. I will pray about it and I'm ready to travel down whichever path God send me on. I feel that going on a mission, be it short-term or long-term, will happen sometime in my lifetime. The timing will be up to God to determine. It's a very comforting feeling to not really know where and what I will be doing in 2008 but at the same time not feeling lost and confused because I've put my trust in God. I am beginning to truly understand what it means to have peace in God. Please keep me in your prayers. Thanks.

The Lord is Forever Faithful

Everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades
Never ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame

Hillsong United
"From the Inside Out"

No mere accident

I've been to Kenting, Taidong, and Hualien since being in Taiwan. All three cities have magnificient views of the Pacific Ocean. Taidong and Hualien also have majestic green mountains. All my friend and I could do was stand in awe of the breath-taking views. It is hard for me to accept the notion that something that beautiful could have been created by mere chance. There must be an "Artist" at work, using Earth as the canvas and water, earth, wind etc. as the medium to create this master piece we live on. And you all know Who I'm talking about. He is the Artist of all artists and the Creator of all creators.

Thank You Lord...

Thank you Lord for the serendipitous encouragements from my students during times of self-doubt in my ability as a teacher. You have blessed me with skills that have allowed me to do an exceptional job at the school. Please continue to guide me through my teaching career and to gently remind me that everything I have comes from You. Thank you!

Obvious Choice

Surrounded by Buddhists, sometimes I try to imagine what spiritual fulfillment I would experience if I were a Buddhist. Quite frankly, the thought of living a life without God to lean on is frightening. I can't imagine being left to my own devices when a disaster strikes in my life. What a lonely place to be. The feeling of utter helplessness is paralyzing. It just strikes me as ludicrous to think that one can control the events in one's life. So the choice is obvious...God and Jesus Christ. What other religion boasts a God that has suffered the insufferable, Who promises to comfort and guide and most of all to lavish forgiveness on anyone who sincerely repents and accepts Him.

Gentle Reminders

Whenever I start straying from God, He always nudges me back gently either through a Bible verse, or something someone says, or just a whisper in my head. I've only begun to learn to listen and follow.

Thankful

God has blessed me with so much since coming to Taiwan. Everything has gone pretty smoothly for me here. However, I must remember and remind myself everyday that it's not from my own doing. Everything good in my life is a blessing from God and He can take it away at any moment. So I have to remember to thank Him everydayfor the things He has blessed me with and continue to bless me with.