Next stop: TBC.

I'm wondering which church I'll end up in next, (and linked to that location, job, schedule and lifestyle), from the Spring onwards, and looking forward to knowing. Feeling like I want stuff to get sorted, soon, but also that I don't want it to before it's time, as maybe other things need to fall into place before. I hope it'll be time soon. I'm not good at waiting.

Lifespan

Today as I tried to learn kanji in a student cafe, instead I started making a list of what I want to do in my life. Here it is.

* see Genius again, in China
* remain friends with Becky
* be a good auntie to my nieces (and nephews)
* remain in tune with God
* don't regret not being better, if God has called me to a certain task/lifestyle
* feel free
* love Mum and Dad well
* it would be lovely to return to Uganda.

I feel a bit foolish sharing these on the web ... like are they good enough?... but why not share them? It's my 'me' space after all :-)

I also spent some time demolishing in my mind (and on paper) what I would view as 'better' as I was surprised I'd written that word! And the demolishment was very important I'd say - cos who wants to live up to someone else's definition of life's value... And the result was wanting to have my own purpose in life, and live to that purpose.

A Prayer for Japan

Jesus,

These are a people you first starting choosing 400 years ago - with the arrival of the Portuguese Christian messengers. No, way before that! These are a people selected by you at the start of time - some were always chosen for your kingdom.

Jesus, these are a people who love nature. They value community too; both blessed by you. Give them the power and insight that comes through these things; bless them with the Spirit that loves these things too.

Bless them with Jesus' blood - a red trickle down a white snowy mountain. The breathe of the wind through the countryside. The fragrance of the cherry blossoms. The baptism of the cold sea waves. The cleansing onsen. The new leaf of the chrysanthemum.

Bless these people.
In Jesus name,
Amen.