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)

Support details and time in Australia.

Hi,


for those looking to give to the work of salvation here in Japan and help support me as I serve God in Japan please put support in my Australian home church account:


Grace Community Baptist Church
BSB: 032 545
Acc No: 219770

Please put in the info line "Tri Japan".

Thanks in advance. :)


As of June 18th 2012 I will be in Australia whilst the religious activities visa process is under way.

In Australia I will be:

Spending time with Leaders of key ministries
Communicating with existing and potential supporters
Looking for part time work
Doing an international missions short course
Helping out with various Outreaches
Preparing for my return to Japan


Thank you for your continued prayer and financial support in the work of Salvation in Japan.



Your brother and son in the faith,


Tri Nguyen.

Trip to Seattle

Hi there,


Just thought i'd give you an update on my recent trip to Seattle. :^)

View from the plane over the ocean between Japan and the U.S

What happened in Seattle?


I landed in Seattle last Tuesday, and as is the norm found that driving on the right hand side of the road was a shock (compared to Japan and Australia).  Apart from that though, the scenery with many trees of a Christmas Tree appearance and the wide open spaces kept me wide eyed...enough to notice the beautiful mountains in the distance with snowy peaks...oh what a sight!


Throughout the trip I got to meet a lot of people at the Cornerstone Seattle church of which Cornerstone Tokyo is an extension.  There was a real sense of acceptance and love between the people of the church which overflowed into my time with each of them.

A waterfall next to a cafe I was taken to. :^)

Pho (a vietnamese dish which I truly enjoy) was also on the menu both in trips to the shops and at a Core Team meeting at a Vietnamese persons house.  There is a real sense of the growing awareness of the need to rely on the person, work, and power of Holy Spirit.


I just returned from Seattle yesterday afternoon and so far feel back on track regarding the time difference.


What did I learn?


Even a 9 hour plane trip across the ocean from Japan "love is still love"...by this I mean that love is still the most valuable thing in a community of people/believers.  Humility plays a big part in the love which I felt at Cornerstone Seattle.  


Having a heart for the Spirit of Sonship, Outreach, and the prophetic, I was shown that it is the Spirit of Sonship which Outreach and the prophetic are to flow out of.  As such I am able to lead and serve in these areas with a heart that inspires and encourages others in their identity as sons and daughters of God to overflow in those areas by the work of the Spirit.


Although you can be given a leadership role, what each of us must ask is what God has put in each of our hearts.  I believe Jesus calls each of us to serve and as such each of us to lead.  Jesus said that whoever wants to be the greatest, must be the least.  I believe God has put greatness in each of us, and as such the call to serve...the call to lead.  With 1% of believers in Japan being counted as believers, if that 1% doesn't lead...who will?  What a blessing Jesus desires to pour out by the Spirit upon and through the current and future believers in Japan.  


I am looking forward to taking more responsibility but even more than this, am looking forward to learning from the master, who has a gentle and humble heart, and who will complete his work of creating the same heart in me...and in EACH OF US.  :^)

Above is a picture of the original Starbuck in Seattle.  On the right are some gospel singers. :^)

The journey

My friends and family in Jesus, 

this adventure and journey of discovering the greatness of our God has only just begun and there is much more to experience and grow in the life and great commission He has given us with His Spirit and love at the center.

As we read and hear the word of God may our hearts be listening and watching out for what Holy Spirit is revealing to each of us, that we would be doers of the word...and oh what a great word it is!

The word of life!

your brother and son in the faith,




Tri.

Please click on the link to view a quick video where I share a little on the gospel and Japan.

Sharing the gospel in Japan

Living for Him.

So I'm typing this while in bed close to 1am after the Saturday night service at Cornerstone Tokyo.  I am just going to put some of my thoughts and desires down here, hoping that this will give people more insight into the path God has me and some other people here in Tokyo on.

It's simple:  I want to live for Jesus.

I don't want to live for myself.

My life is not my own.

When I lose my life for Jesus sake, then, and only then, will I find my life.

"For I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.  The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me."

Friends, do we really get this:

Jesus the Son of God gave up his life for each and every one of us.

Jesus gave up his life for me.

The Father, gave up his Son for you and for me.

Then Holy Spirit's power rose Jesus from the dead...for you and for me.

The Father in heaven desires so much to send Holy Spirit to fill us and clothe us in power for the sake of Jesus name.

What is in a name?

Well, in Jesus name is the very character and fulfilled promises of God.

He is faithful to all that His name encompasses.

So here we stand...

I'm here in Japan, and I realize this:

Jesus loves the people of Japan, and died for every single one of them.

The Father desires that NONE would perish, but that ALL would come to repentance and faith in Jesus the Son of God.

My friends in the name of Jesus there is life, love and restoration!

We my friends are not the center of life.

God is.

Yet, He has made each and every one of us the object of his love and affection.

Yet we all need to let go of the reigns of our own lives, come to the end of ourselves, and give up...

then He is able to be EVERYTHING to us.

If we live this life for ourselves...it means nothing in the end.

but if we by the power of His Spirit, and the name of Jesus, live for Jesus...

than that my friends is a whole other story.

Jesus has a passionate love for the people of Japan, and I am here.

I am not here for my sake, but for the sake and name of Jesus.

He loves the people here, and desires for people to come to salvation.

So too is this my desire.

Lord, give me your dreams for this nation...your dreams for me.

Carry me, and lead me to walk with you, yoked to you, learning from your gentle and humble heart, and having your strength take the burden which is light, whilst sensing and feeling your easy yoke.

Holy Spirit come, fill me to overflowing, overcome me, and glorify Jesus here in Japan.

Save the people here...save them.

Reveal to us the ripe harvest...Lord, send out more workers into your fields, with your heart, your power, and your presence...your Spirit.

Continue to teach us humility.

Jesus speak to the people of Japan, baptize them with Holy Spirit and fire.

Ways to Give to His work here in Japan

Hi there friends and family in the faith!

There are a number of ways that you can give to what God is doing here in Japan as well as support me financially as I walk by faith here in the wonderful nation of Japan.


You can give directly to my account:

Account name:  Tri Thanh Nguyen
Account number:  717083725
BSB:  637000


You can give through Wamberal Grace Community Church:

Account Name:  Wamberal GCBC
Account Number: 162532
BSB: 032545

In description please put in "Tri Support"

For support sent through the mail:

Grace Community Baptist Church
PO Box 3070
Wamberal, 2260, NSW Australia

Please note "Tri Support" as a description.


Thanks in advance! :^)