Transforming the world

Recently I spent a day in the Blue Mountains looking at the topic of " Transforming the world-agents of change". I have been before to this conference so I knew what it was all on about. The number of agencies, people and warmth of everyone was exciting. The speakers talked from God's word but one thing that struck out for me was the actually people serving the Lord in various areas around the world. Each of them had diferent personalities, gifts and talents, yet they used it to glorify God. It is amazing to think that God can use each one of us to further his Kingdom-even if we feel we can't do much, God can help us be agents of change.

I have been reading Revelations in the Bible recently and thes are two verses which were of great encouragement to me.


Revelations 7 v 16-17 ( NIV )

Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat upon them, nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the centre of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

All grown up...............

If you have read my blog before, you would have noticed that i mentioned that I had received my first letter from my sponsor child in Bangladesh. Guess what, I received another letter from my friend. She was extremely happy to hear from me and i was just as extremely happy to hear from her. She told me of her country, the environment she is in etc. A few days later I received a new photo of her-all grown up. She is progressing well by the sound of it. I am always reminded that when I look at her photo I need to remember to pray for her-that she will one day serve our great God as a young lady.

More celebrations............

Here are some more photos taken from my 21st birthday ( This is the 2nd of my birthday celebrations)

Selamat HUT ke 21 Yohanna ( Happy 21st Birthday Yohanna)

On July 7th 1987 at 0350 hours I was born in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia and today I celebrate 21 years of life. Through the ups and downs of this journey I am on, I can praise God for so many things. Here just a few of many things I can thank God for……..

• My Mum ,Dad and my wonderful brother Rus,who love me & care for me, who brought me up with many Christian values and morals and helped me in becoming the young women I am today.


• The amazing blessing to live and travel in some amazing parts of Asia.


• The best childhood possible; in the jungles of Malaysia as well as the amazing diversity of Indonesia.


• The privilege of knowing other MK’s and TCK’s from all over the world.


• Good health and safety ( esp on the many planes I have been on!)


• From 2002 onwards ; the many networks God has given me through school,study,work,church and extended family whom have been a great encouragement to me while living & settling back into Australia.


• Last but not least, the blessing to be a child of God bought with the precious blood of Christ Jesus.

Encouragements

I love it when i received encouragements from people, it means a lot to me especially if things aren't going to well in my life and even when things are going great, I really appreciate reading letters/cards etc that I receive. Above my bed I have a number of letters that people have sent or given to me and each them I read them I thank God for all the people in my life who have given me great encouragement. As another milestone approaches soon, I can praise God for who he is and for great family and friends who have kept me going in life.

Bible verse

MaY our Lord Jesus Christ and

GOd our Father
wHo loved us and by his grace
gAve you eternal
eNcouragement and good hope
eNcourage your
heArts and strengthen you
in every good deed and word

2 Thess 2: 16-17