God is so SO AWESOME! and about my trip in India.
Woke up today, wash my clothes, sun them, wash up, and took a walk to the beach which is like 5 minutes walk from our house.
At the beach, just spend time to worship God and sing to Him songs and praise Him for He is worthy. Did some reading by the beach too. I bought 2 books here for exactly RM10 ONLY! One entitle Humility and the other by Jack Hayford called The Heart of Praise. After some reading and singing of songs and thinking, I'm just so amaized by God and His creation and splendor. He is so So extremely wonderful.
After spending like 1 and a half hours at the beach, I walked home. Wash my feat, And did more reading on the "worship" book. I am SO amaized (I can't express how I feel deep inside me now), I'm so so glad I bought the book. SO Many things I learn about worship and praise from it. And the BEST thing about it is, it's SO appropriate for me now in my life and the church. I feel everyone should just grab that book and read and understand it. It's so helpful and useful. Whenever I read a book, (normally I don't read) I just love to read books about worship, it really excites me and teachest me so many things and confirms so many things in my life that I'm learning in my walk with God.
You know what's so awesome? God is the same yesterday, today and forever. The book is written in 1992 and the things are the same and applicable through generations because God never changes same for His word. It's really been a fruitful time with God this morning and afternoon.
I got this revelation, God wants the best for me. God wants the best for me! So, why I always wana have my way when His ways are perfect and Best for me? I love Him... He's just so good and great! I feel that if I take a plane back now, it's worth it alrd the time I spend here and all. But I know that there is more to learn and more to God and more to give. I feel so blessed as I worship God. It's like a by-product as I worship Him, I'm blessed in return. The book also answers alot of my questions about worship, like the phrase "worship the Lord in the beauty of His holiness." It explains just enough and so profound. I must be careful not to make the book another "idol" instead of God.
I really thank God and the people whom blessed me financially or however to come here. I'm so so blessed. Thanks! God is really moulding me and my character and all. I love it!
OK, about my 2 day trip. Me, Simon, Jack, Ethan, Mervin, Kim and Varathan when on a trip to Bangalore. It is a 7 hour drive west ward from Chennai. Then we when on deeper another 3 hour to visit some beautiful water fountain park. Stayed the night there in a hotel, ate in the hotel rooftop. Beautiful scenary and lovely dining experience in conjuntion with Kim's birthday we had red wine and she had white. Hotel and the food there is kinda cheap.
The stay was great, the next morning we heard many ppl screaming and talking loudly beside us, because there was a cinema beside where we stay. And the people line up at 6am there to get the latest show tickets. And made alot of noise of course. After washing up and checking out, we when for breakfast in another restaurant RM4 for a buffet kinda breakfast. Awesome toast because I can't taste toast for some time. Drove 3 hours back to Bangalore right after breakfast. Bangalore is like an American shopping place, not much authentic Indian stuff. Bought some stuff there. Ate KFC there, the chicken taste the same, but they don't have mashed potato and the bread is different. Don't have beef burger and have vegetarian stuff. After that shopping, drove back 7 hours. Stop half way for dinner at 10pm at "China Town restaurant" it was the BEST Chinese restaurant so far Jack and Ethan and Me and Simon has eaten in the places we when.
Jack and Ethan are Taiwanese, Jack 19, came to India by himself staying for 3 months [Leaving this sunday] (so brave), Ethan (age u have to guess when u see the photo) came to India by himself staying for 6 months. Me and Simon, staying for 1 month, I'm like... WHAT IS 1 MONTH compared to them who came ALONE and staying for 3-6 months. lol... So they said it's the best Chinese food they tasted for this 3 months stay so far.
Thank God coz I'm feeling kinda sick the pass 3 days, today (due to jelakness of Indian food is kinda the main reason). I woke up and I feel very well. THANKS to all of you who prayed for me and Simon. My stomach feel kinda grumpy most of the times, I couldn't eat my usual portion and Simon is eating way much more than I would have eaten back in Malaysia. Gosh! But thank God I'm alright now and feeling healthy. I love the experience here... Like what eD sensed before I came, that it might be tough but I will learn alot from it and grow in God. Been quite a TOUGH time... But I believe there is more to come and I'm goin to learn from it. Dowan to waste the hard time experience and be stubborn.
Oh yea, my hand phone credit habis liow! So, those who sms me, (Desmond, sorry couldn't reply u and Hwee Pheng too) sorry ya, couldn't reply. Will reload asap. And the money we have is sufficient for us, thank you all who blessed us with the money. Really appreciate it and I believe God will bless u in return to bless more.
Reach back to Chennai, our house and slept at 5am Malaysian time, here 2:30am. Mosquito as usual abundance, but getting use to it la. Can't wait for Mommy Margaret and Michale Lam to come here. Time some how flies slower here. I think it's because we wake up early and sleep early. We wake up normally at 8am, sleep before 12am. Wana call my mom and tell her I'm alright here and all. But no more credit and my mom isn't back from Korea yet. So, if anyone could pass the word to my mom can tell her I'm safe and kinda steady here when she comes back, that would be nice.
When I'm away alone or with simon which equals to = alone anyway, haha... jk jk, I really learn to be independant God becomes really real to me as a Friend and Father. And I also learn a little more about the importance of knowing His word and making it life to me everyday.
So many songs in my head, the song "Wonderful Maker" is really very real to me here. Especially wonderful when I'm at the beach worshipping Him. He's so beautiful, the beach is not really clean but to know He created the sea, waves and all is just awesom. I also love to sing the some "Magnificent" when I'm at the beach. Love the beach and house when I'm alone especially.
Last words, yes, I'm doing my KLTI home work. And I miss you all. I believe when I come back, I'll learn to appreciate you all more and the things in M'sia more too. To the guys, don't dota so much but spend time with God is awesome! To the girls, you're all good... lol... I'm learning alot from the 2 books and from my walk with God here in India. Exciting, we're great. Surviving by His grace. Can wait to meet you all when I come back.
P.S. oh btw, the kids here worship and pray everyday at 8pm-9pm like that for many many countries and Malaysia too. And they worship and pray fervently. Kinda mind blowing to see young girls worshipping and praying so fervently daily. Do keep praying for Me and Simon as we're here.
Prayer points:
1. To have God's plan and will be done not ours.
2. To walk daily with Him serving and loving Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.
3. To bring this burning fire for Jesus back to M'sia
4. To always keep us humble and teachable at all times
5. To not be fussy for our comforts but to adapt.
6. To be a blessing to the people in India
7. To not spend our money unwisely
Love,
Joshua Tong
(Reporting from India, Chennai) :D
-n-
At the beach, just spend time to worship God and sing to Him songs and praise Him for He is worthy. Did some reading by the beach too. I bought 2 books here for exactly RM10 ONLY! One entitle Humility and the other by Jack Hayford called The Heart of Praise. After some reading and singing of songs and thinking, I'm just so amaized by God and His creation and splendor. He is so So extremely wonderful.
After spending like 1 and a half hours at the beach, I walked home. Wash my feat, And did more reading on the "worship" book. I am SO amaized (I can't express how I feel deep inside me now), I'm so so glad I bought the book. SO Many things I learn about worship and praise from it. And the BEST thing about it is, it's SO appropriate for me now in my life and the church. I feel everyone should just grab that book and read and understand it. It's so helpful and useful. Whenever I read a book, (normally I don't read) I just love to read books about worship, it really excites me and teachest me so many things and confirms so many things in my life that I'm learning in my walk with God.
You know what's so awesome? God is the same yesterday, today and forever. The book is written in 1992 and the things are the same and applicable through generations because God never changes same for His word. It's really been a fruitful time with God this morning and afternoon.
I got this revelation, God wants the best for me. God wants the best for me! So, why I always wana have my way when His ways are perfect and Best for me? I love Him... He's just so good and great! I feel that if I take a plane back now, it's worth it alrd the time I spend here and all. But I know that there is more to learn and more to God and more to give. I feel so blessed as I worship God. It's like a by-product as I worship Him, I'm blessed in return. The book also answers alot of my questions about worship, like the phrase "worship the Lord in the beauty of His holiness." It explains just enough and so profound. I must be careful not to make the book another "idol" instead of God.
I really thank God and the people whom blessed me financially or however to come here. I'm so so blessed. Thanks! God is really moulding me and my character and all. I love it!
OK, about my 2 day trip. Me, Simon, Jack, Ethan, Mervin, Kim and Varathan when on a trip to Bangalore. It is a 7 hour drive west ward from Chennai. Then we when on deeper another 3 hour to visit some beautiful water fountain park. Stayed the night there in a hotel, ate in the hotel rooftop. Beautiful scenary and lovely dining experience in conjuntion with Kim's birthday we had red wine and she had white. Hotel and the food there is kinda cheap.
The stay was great, the next morning we heard many ppl screaming and talking loudly beside us, because there was a cinema beside where we stay. And the people line up at 6am there to get the latest show tickets. And made alot of noise of course. After washing up and checking out, we when for breakfast in another restaurant RM4 for a buffet kinda breakfast. Awesome toast because I can't taste toast for some time. Drove 3 hours back to Bangalore right after breakfast. Bangalore is like an American shopping place, not much authentic Indian stuff. Bought some stuff there. Ate KFC there, the chicken taste the same, but they don't have mashed potato and the bread is different. Don't have beef burger and have vegetarian stuff. After that shopping, drove back 7 hours. Stop half way for dinner at 10pm at "China Town restaurant" it was the BEST Chinese restaurant so far Jack and Ethan and Me and Simon has eaten in the places we when.
Jack and Ethan are Taiwanese, Jack 19, came to India by himself staying for 3 months [Leaving this sunday] (so brave), Ethan (age u have to guess when u see the photo) came to India by himself staying for 6 months. Me and Simon, staying for 1 month, I'm like... WHAT IS 1 MONTH compared to them who came ALONE and staying for 3-6 months. lol... So they said it's the best Chinese food they tasted for this 3 months stay so far.
Thank God coz I'm feeling kinda sick the pass 3 days, today (due to jelakness of Indian food is kinda the main reason). I woke up and I feel very well. THANKS to all of you who prayed for me and Simon. My stomach feel kinda grumpy most of the times, I couldn't eat my usual portion and Simon is eating way much more than I would have eaten back in Malaysia. Gosh! But thank God I'm alright now and feeling healthy. I love the experience here... Like what eD sensed before I came, that it might be tough but I will learn alot from it and grow in God. Been quite a TOUGH time... But I believe there is more to come and I'm goin to learn from it. Dowan to waste the hard time experience and be stubborn.
Oh yea, my hand phone credit habis liow! So, those who sms me, (Desmond, sorry couldn't reply u and Hwee Pheng too) sorry ya, couldn't reply. Will reload asap. And the money we have is sufficient for us, thank you all who blessed us with the money. Really appreciate it and I believe God will bless u in return to bless more.
Reach back to Chennai, our house and slept at 5am Malaysian time, here 2:30am. Mosquito as usual abundance, but getting use to it la. Can't wait for Mommy Margaret and Michale Lam to come here. Time some how flies slower here. I think it's because we wake up early and sleep early. We wake up normally at 8am, sleep before 12am. Wana call my mom and tell her I'm alright here and all. But no more credit and my mom isn't back from Korea yet. So, if anyone could pass the word to my mom can tell her I'm safe and kinda steady here when she comes back, that would be nice.
When I'm away alone or with simon which equals to = alone anyway, haha... jk jk, I really learn to be independant God becomes really real to me as a Friend and Father. And I also learn a little more about the importance of knowing His word and making it life to me everyday.
So many songs in my head, the song "Wonderful Maker" is really very real to me here. Especially wonderful when I'm at the beach worshipping Him. He's so beautiful, the beach is not really clean but to know He created the sea, waves and all is just awesom. I also love to sing the some "Magnificent" when I'm at the beach. Love the beach and house when I'm alone especially.
Last words, yes, I'm doing my KLTI home work. And I miss you all. I believe when I come back, I'll learn to appreciate you all more and the things in M'sia more too. To the guys, don't dota so much but spend time with God is awesome! To the girls, you're all good... lol... I'm learning alot from the 2 books and from my walk with God here in India. Exciting, we're great. Surviving by His grace. Can wait to meet you all when I come back.
P.S. oh btw, the kids here worship and pray everyday at 8pm-9pm like that for many many countries and Malaysia too. And they worship and pray fervently. Kinda mind blowing to see young girls worshipping and praying so fervently daily. Do keep praying for Me and Simon as we're here.
Prayer points:
1. To have God's plan and will be done not ours.
2. To walk daily with Him serving and loving Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.
3. To bring this burning fire for Jesus back to M'sia
4. To always keep us humble and teachable at all times
5. To not be fussy for our comforts but to adapt.
6. To be a blessing to the people in India
7. To not spend our money unwisely
Love,
Joshua Tong
(Reporting from India, Chennai) :D
-n-
Comments
The missions trip sounds like Heaven on Earth. Time to spend with the people you're reaching out to; Time to move around to see places; Time to really drink in the culture; Time to spend on the beach *grrr...*
Wow, praying for nations on a daily basis for an hour?!?
Yea, this missions trip really is THE REAL kinda "missions trip" where we get to spend time with the ppl and not "adjenda trip" which is full of adjenda cramp into 7 days. Kinda cool, must have more of this kinda trips.
Isn't it amazing. The kids as young as 2 years old claiming countries for Jesus. wow.