Blessed

Lately, I have been thinking of so many things, asking a lot of questions. The feeling of being alone (without a family, with a couple of friends) in a foreign land got to me. So it takes a month before everything sinks in. It's what some others call "homesick". I'm human after all. I was waiting for this but it did not come, until after a month. I thought I was devoid of emotion.

I've been reading the Bible and spending quiet time now, which I don't usually do when I was in Manila. Honestly when people ask me why applied for this, I could not give them a straight answer. I myself did not know why. It just happened. Everything went smoothly, and I just allowed the flow to take me. Somewhere in the process, the Lord did it for me. Maybe bringing me here to be in complete isolation was the Lord's way of telling me "Hey, take it slow. You are always too busy. :)"

I admit that I haven't really been the best kind of Christian around. I was trying my best to live a good life, but I found it difficult to take time out for God, so He was kind enough to make some for me. It's a pause from all things: all my plans for the future, all my perseverance to achieve things, all my excuses.

Today, God just gave me the encouragement I need. I had so many questions that seemed to have no answers. God had provided some of the answers today. I feel very very blessed. I have met some nice people here in Tokyo, a bunch of new friends, people who have helped me adjust, a church that could help me grow as a Christian.

I could not be more thankful. :) I have yet to find a purpose of why I'm here, but I'm trusting He will continually provide me with answers.

I hope everyone is blessed as well. Happy Sunday.

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11