[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?" "Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet. You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times." It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach. He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
Hey True, my wife and I currently Co-Lead our churches Youth Group. We do not have a youth pastor, so we were more then happy to accept the job. Working with Youth for God makes me so excited. Though we only met most the kids 1.5 months ago, they have been great. The young girls especially love my wife (a wonderfully Godly woman). The church we go to is primarily old people and they have never had a leader that could meet them on their level. Out side of working with Youth, I have never done any type of missions work. NEVER.T_N_C wrote: Kaji, have you and your wife been doing missions work within your community, your church? I'm honestly not trying to be negative when I say just be sure that you're BOTH in this together.
T_N_C wrote: Also, what church are you affiliated with? Our church sends out missionaries to various countries and maybe your church does the same thing. I'd go to your home church FIRST and ask around. I'd also seek counseling from the Pastor or youth minister, whomever you're close with and discuss your options and any advice he/she could give you.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?" "Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet. You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times." It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach. He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
Kaji wrote:We talked with our Pastor and his wife (another great pair from Maine) for a while just yesterday, though they are happy with our work with the Youth, they were both totally supportive in helping us find Gods will for our lives. Get this, (This is the best part!) during our discussion we found out that our church supports two groups of Missionaries in Japan. One of which is in the Tsugaru Peninsula in Western Aomori Prefecture. And they are always asking for people who want to come and help for a few weeks!!! It gets better! They are actually coming to visit just after Christmas!!!
Ashley wrote:Speaking of missions work, I'll drop this little bombshell here: I'm seriously considering a missions trip this summer. There's one to Mexico I'm applying for, but I'm still praying about the funding and such for it. I've always had a heart for missionary work, and I've missed several opportunities in the past. However, it's my lifetime goal to go on at least one before I graduate college, so I'm hoping this'll be the one *crosses fingers* If you guys could pray for me too, I'd appriciate it.
No problem True, I’m happy that you do. It helps people really think.T_N_C wrote: Kaji, I love your answers. ^____^ I'm sorry I played devil's advocate. I do that a lot with people. I'd say you all have it very together. Your wife does sound like a godly woman. You are truly blessed.
T_N_C wrote: Off Topic: btw, you left your sig on at Darklight again. *hehe*
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?" "Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet. You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times." It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach. He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?" "Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet. You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times." It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach. He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
kaji wrote:BTW, why are you a 'Hot Air Specialist?'
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?" "Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet. You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times." It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach. He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?" "Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet. You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times." It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach. He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?" "Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet. You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times." It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach. He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
kaji wrote:*Update*
WOW, super praises to God and thanks sooooo much to all of you who prayed for my wife and I over our missions to Japan.
As I posted in another thread, my wife and I had our Preliminary interview with OMF a few weeks ago. It seamed to go well, and we were scheduled for an official interview later in May…] That's excellent to hear, though on the flip side I must say that it seems you have a lot of work ahead of you; be ready. And remember the proverb, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." Or as Paul says of his missions protocol,As J.P. Holding writes of the passage]Is Paul being a chameleon and a charlatan? No more so than the teacher who learns the dialect of a student in order to be more effective teachers to them. Is it being a "chameleon" and being "opportunistic" to absorb local customs and behaviors for the sake of viable communication? Not at all. This was especially so in the ancient world. As Malina and Neyrey note in Portraits of Paul, it was natural and expected for persons to submit themselves to and for the good of the group by meeting their expectations for behavior [190]. The "chameleon" insult is a product of anachronism by a Western mindset and in no way reflects any idea that Paul would lie or make up stories.1 Corinthians 9:19-22 ESV wrote:For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. "You don't have to tell me," I said. "I'm off the team, aren't I?" "Well," said Coach, "you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet. You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times." It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach. He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.
I'm in very much the same situation as you are, I know I swore to serve YHWH all the days of my life, and I have no intention of going back on that promise. I'm no Calvinist, but I think there are individuals YHWH set apart for particular tasks, and called them in a fully Calvinist sense; I strongly suspect I am one of those. At any rate, please pray for me as well.Jeikobu wrote:Go for it kaji! I think it's great that God wants to use you and your wife in Japan. I also feel that that's where the Lord will want me to go. He has given me a real heart for Japan and I would love nothing more than to see them saved. So once I get through college I will also be on my way. But I am still searching to see exactly how God wants to use me there (I'm thinking missionary, but I'm not certain yet), so please everyone, could you pray for me also, that God would show me how He wants to use me there and that He would help me serve Him to the fullest? Arigatou. ^^
kaji wrote:I will also pray that God will reveal His will for your life as well Jeikobu. Remember that there isn’t a need to wait until later to use the gifts he has given you. If you can feel His call now, perhaps there is something you can do now. I’m 23 and just a few months ago I could have never dreamed that God would use me to minister to people in another country. I have a good job, a great house in a little town, nice cars, and a comfortable role in my local church (leading youth). I was all set to just ride out the rest of my life, until I heard Gods call… and I remembered that my plan is not necessarily His plan.
If you are blessed enough to hear Gods direction in your life, don’t wait, and don’t worry. God will provide for you everything you need. Just keep following Him.
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