Last night i had a conversation with one of my favourite people, the one and only Jenny "I'm so awesome" Chang.
We were i suppose just discussing where we both are in life at the moment, specifically how our relationship with God was/is going.
We came to the conclusion i think that both of us were in a place of flux, a fluid place where God was glaringly absent from our daily routine.
So we decided to endeavour to change this.
We needed some discipline, some routine to our relationship with God, we decided that every night we were going to read a chapter of Ecclesiastes write down our reflections and then pray to God specifically to ask him to direct us and also to ask him to ground us, whilst praying for other things also.
It was great for me, it gave me peace of mind and a positive feeling, one of accomplishment. A chapter a night might not seem like much and to be fair it isn't, but it wasn't about quantity for us, it was about dedication to God and doing something pro active concerning our relationship with God.
I also jotted down some thoughts about my plans for Ngaruawahia, re-establishing my drive essentially.
It was very calming to remember why I decided to follow God to Ngaruawahia.
To learn more about my culture, to eventually be able to turn self imposed negative stereotpyes on Maori youth into positives.
To have a life dedicated to God and his call, to have a life buried in prayer and scriptural study.
It was a good night, so for the next six days it will be more internal reflection, and a bit of fine tuning on our parts i think.
God is Good
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
America Trip Plan
So this is as far as i have gotten in my trip planning for America.
Sat 22 May 2010 at 19:15 Depart from AUCKLAND (INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL)
Sat 22 May 2010 at 12:15 Arrive at LOS ANGELES (TERMINAL 2)
Then
Sun 23 May 2010 at 06:00 Depart from LOS ANGELES (TERMINAL 7)
Sun 23 May 2010 at 09:23 Arrive at DENVER
And Then
Sun 23 May 2010 at 10:48 Depart from DENVER
Sun 23 May 2010 at 13:50 Arrive at LITTLE ROCK
CAMP!
Sun 25 July
So I have a huge gap, a month of travel before i leave on the 25th of August.
So far this is what i want to do in that time (list will be added to)
Visit my friend Christian OUTLAW (real last name) in Arkansas
Visit my friend Jamie Welch in Washington State
Visit Spiritual Father Stookey (or the Evan Stookey Experience) In LA
Other than that, I want to visit the Martin Luther King Memorial which is in Atlanta, Georgia.
I want to visit Mars Hill, and hear Rob Bell preach.
I want to travel to New Orleans and eat Cajun food, Soul Food, Corn Bread.
I want to hear Jazz and Blues in the French Quarter
Eat American BBQ
I want to see New York, Claire McColl says its a must see.
I want to experience the myriad of culture contained on this continent.
I cant wait for this world of intrigue.
Some other interesting aspects about America is the heavy involvement of Religion in politics, as far as my limited understanding goes Religion is far more cultural in the States, im really interested to see that dynamic because here in NZ barring Polynesian cultures Religion is very much a personal choice, and has very little influence on politics in this country.
I am also interested to observe race relations, political awareness of the average Joe.
And discover how red hot the line is between Republican and Democrat.
Im really excited about this trip, a chance to engage, collide with a different world. God is too good to me.
Sat 22 May 2010 at 19:15 Depart from AUCKLAND (INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL)
Sat 22 May 2010 at 12:15 Arrive at LOS ANGELES (TERMINAL 2)
Then
Sun 23 May 2010 at 06:00 Depart from LOS ANGELES (TERMINAL 7)
Sun 23 May 2010 at 09:23 Arrive at DENVER
And Then
Sun 23 May 2010 at 10:48 Depart from DENVER
Sun 23 May 2010 at 13:50 Arrive at LITTLE ROCK
CAMP!
Sun 25 July
So I have a huge gap, a month of travel before i leave on the 25th of August.
So far this is what i want to do in that time (list will be added to)
Visit my friend Christian OUTLAW (real last name) in Arkansas
Visit my friend Jamie Welch in Washington State
Visit Spiritual Father Stookey (or the Evan Stookey Experience) In LA
Other than that, I want to visit the Martin Luther King Memorial which is in Atlanta, Georgia.
I want to visit Mars Hill, and hear Rob Bell preach.
I want to travel to New Orleans and eat Cajun food, Soul Food, Corn Bread.
I want to hear Jazz and Blues in the French Quarter
Eat American BBQ
I want to see New York, Claire McColl says its a must see.
I want to experience the myriad of culture contained on this continent.
I cant wait for this world of intrigue.
Some other interesting aspects about America is the heavy involvement of Religion in politics, as far as my limited understanding goes Religion is far more cultural in the States, im really interested to see that dynamic because here in NZ barring Polynesian cultures Religion is very much a personal choice, and has very little influence on politics in this country.
I am also interested to observe race relations, political awareness of the average Joe.
And discover how red hot the line is between Republican and Democrat.
Im really excited about this trip, a chance to engage, collide with a different world. God is too good to me.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Torn
'Hold me, like the river Jordan, and i will then say to the you are my friend
-Michael Jackson
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want.
My heart cries out, in desire and craving.
My head spins, as water trickles down a trembling face.
The hardwood of my heart creeks, churns, bends and warps
In the arms of an angel, warm and complete
My heart refuses to beat
As the heat of her love swirls
To the eager anticipation of a failing world
Stars shine in her eyes
Tears form in his
Memory fading of a fading bliss
I will cry and i will weep
As they walk away, to amber days
As the sunsets on a golden age
-Michael Jackson
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want.
My heart cries out, in desire and craving.
My head spins, as water trickles down a trembling face.
The hardwood of my heart creeks, churns, bends and warps
In the arms of an angel, warm and complete
My heart refuses to beat
As the heat of her love swirls
To the eager anticipation of a failing world
Stars shine in her eyes
Tears form in his
Memory fading of a fading bliss
I will cry and i will weep
As they walk away, to amber days
As the sunsets on a golden age
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