Before welcoming 2008, I had a privilege to go back to Spain with my friend. I felt like there was an unfinished business that I had to go back to. It was where friendships I've made were put to the test - whether I'd still trust people despite the painful words uttered; and I'm so blessed by those friendships to this day.
crossing borders...
I was so privileged to witness the transformation in the lives of the students at the Discipleship Training School. I've seen individuals crossing the border of comfort zone to a life of fullness in Christ. It was my first time to staff a school so I felt quite inexperience. However, there were both challenges and times of rejoicing. I saw myself becoming even more free to express myself, and use the giftings God has given me. To walk across the border of "holding back", unforgiveness, and being hard on myself - was one of the biggest steps I've taken.
Another border that I've crossed with my team was, from Finland to Russia to China via the trans-Siberian train fro 7 days. I remember I almost had dreadlocks after not having a shower for more than 5 days. It was worth it though coz just before we crossed to the Chinese border, we were able to stay the night at a hotel in Russia. Then after being held for more than 6 hours at the other side of the border, God turned things around for good - our translator took us to our hostel and ordered food for us at a nearby restaurant. Boy, did we feast that night! :)
being equipped for a purpose...
Less than a week after China, I found myself flying out to Romania for another training school - this time in the area of worship and leadership. I was a week late for the school but I've immediately bonded with my team. I was stretched in many ways: food preference, learning to love people I did not like, and my musical ability. Part of the equipping was meeting my mentors-to-be, who later on have helped (and still helping) me in the area of the prophetic and leadership. For this I'm so grateful for the key people God has been bringing to speak into my life.
reunion at a wedding and at Christmas...
Two special people, whom I've known since last year, found each other and have decided to tie the knot. Whilst in Romania, I thought of something to bless them so I wrote a song and sang it on their special day. A couple of my friends from the training school last year came too. I thought it was a nice little reunion. Then just before Christmas, three friends whom I met in 2007 came to join me at the base, which I was so happy about, otherwise I would have spent Christmas by myself.
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| sunset on Christmas day |
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