Relationships

Time in Australia with a theme of Relationships.

In my time in Australia God has taught me a lot about relationships.

This seems to be a theme in which God has taught me a lot about myself, the calling placed on my life, and looking for that special someone.

In the last few months, I felt God show me these things:

God has made me with certain "no compromise" areas, whilst other areas are areas which are changeable.

I'll start with the first…the no compromise area.

What I felt God show me about myself in this last few months in Australia is that there is a calling or "edge" that God has put within me that I need to acknowledge, accept, and rest in.

This edge or calling, has to do with recognising the leadership of Holy Spirit as the one who will lead and do the work of revealing Jesus "through" his people and word.

It is the Spirit of God who is to go before, behind and around us.  He fills us.

I have found that this part that makes me who I am, or provides the edge to make me sharp for His purposes, is pivotal to the calling of Salvation in Japan.

I have learnt that there is a sense of freedom that is found with some people, and not with others.

This is not to judge people, but rather to recognise that within the context of my future marriage, that in "this" area, there needs to be a sense of freedom.

Now, with regards to Godly wisdom in relationships, I have received a lot of this through trusted and Godly council.

I have learnt that there are areas of my life and who I am or what I do, that do in fact need to be adjusted and modified to suit God's work of love in any relationship.

I realise that there are styles of living and relating to God that are good and holy in their own right, and that I need to honour and respect people in their ways of living these out.  

I realise that there are areas that I need to work on that aren't my strength or style at this particular time.

Some of these things include considering how others feel respected and honoured in any given culture or context.

I have learnt that it is also important to consider some traditions that people hold, and to respect those to an extent.

To summarise:

I have learnt that there are areas that make or define who I am, and that these are no compromise areas, given to me for God's purposes.  Regarding relationship with my future wife to be, God desires a sense of release and freedom in these areas.

On the other hand, God has shown me that there are areas of my life that I do actually need to grow in and take action upon when the opportunities arise.  These areas include learning about other people's love languages and acting accordingly to accommodate and communicate.

Happy New Year 2013 (from Australia)

Hi there my wonderful family in Christ! :0)


Hope you are sensing God's joy which is your strength for your life today for 2013.
If not, I pray that you do, starting from right now.


I was journaling today and felt to share it with you in the hope that you are encouraged to bring your humaness to the feet of God and see Jesus pick you up and begin to show you the character that you play in His story of life, of which the theme is LOVE, his undying and eternal love for you and I.


No matter what mistakes or sin you have done in recent times, the blood of Jesus and work of Holy Spirit is much stronger, full, humble and gentle.


Be blessed my friends.

Journal entry for:
January 1st 2013


"I felt to drive to Tuggerah Westfield today and have lunch.
I believe that Jesus wants me to live a life which is full of him.
We live in a world where although made by Jesus for Jesus, we simply don't experience him to the full.
There is indeed an enemy who has his own kingdom of darkness.
God has created me to live in deep relationship with Himself.

I have made a lot of mistakes in recent times and have even blamed God for things.

One day I will leave this world…
that time may seem like a long way away, but the reality is that that day will come for ALL of us.

There is no glamour or glory in death…
the reality is that the enemy uses the minds of people to deceive them.

God says that the enemy has blinded the minds of unbelievers.

One thing that I felt God say to me on the way here is this:

Keep your eyes fixed on the author and perfecter of your faith = keep your eyes fixed on Jesus who is the author of your life.

Thank you Jesus.

Have your way in me, and let me be a song pleasing to you.
Let me be a character in your story who brings you utmost glory.

Help me to let go of my own ideals of what my life should be and instead RECEIVE the LIFE and FAITH you have for me…yes YOU died for ME.

KILL the work of satan and the rebellious attitudes/mindsets that arise in me and around me in JESUS name.  Thank you Holy Spirit that you are applying the finished work of Jesus blood to my life every moment and every day.  Holy Spirit you are God in me and through me, you make me God's son…forever.

May 2013 be a year in which you are supremely blessed through me LORD JESUS. <3

I am thankful for the peace that you have put in my heart that the worries of this life and lies of the enemy cannot take away, the world cannot take away your peace nor separate me from your love.

Holy Spirit help us because you are our helper to live, think and feel what Jesus does…today and indeed every day this year 2013."


This year is going to be a year when fame, fortune, and all the values of success and fullness of life in this world will pale in comparison to the REAL and ETERNAL treasures of HEAVEN distributed via Holy Spirit and the sharing of the gospel in word and power through the body of Christ.



Your brother and son in the faith,



Tri. :0)