A reflection of my thoughts four days before we leave.

“This is my prayer in the desert
When all that’s within me feels dry
This is my prayer in my hunger and need
My God is the God who provides.”

-Desert Song by Hillsong Music

Loneliness seems to be a desert I’ve been facing recently. Not just the loneliness from lack of people interaction, but the loneliness you feel when you stray far away from Him. This summer I found myself lost. Even thought I’ve read multiple books with detailed testimonies about people who give everything to follow Jesus (Irresistible Revolution, Revolution in World Missions, Jesus Freaks: Volume 2), I look at my life and see the dryness that pervades it from beginning to end. Many moments of selfishness, few moments of selflessness. But our God provides. These books that I read on the train during my commute to work have shaken me over and over. It’s as if Jesus is right there poking me (like on facebook) and asking if I’ve woken up yet. If I see that giving up everything for Him is worth it. If I see that living in His presence daily is all I need. If I see that I’m free to leave my sin-chains and exchange them for love-chains.

-Kevin

Please pray for:

• Our hearts to be open to God’s poking.
• The students’ hearts to be open to His Word.
• Preparation for English Lessons/Special Interest classes
• Safety for the brothers and sisters on missions weathering the Typhoon in Taiwan right now.