So after a four month hiatus from my blog, I have returned! I know, I’m being quite dramatic. But I thought I’ll give a quick update on my life cause a lot has happened. As always I’ll summarize in list form:
1. Transitioned from part-time staff to full-time – Since graduating from IHOPU, I have been on part-time staff at IHOP. But I decided that I wanted to transition into being on full-time. After taking a prayer retreat at a monastery, I realized that I would like to give more of my time and energy into being an intercessory missionary. Initially I was afraid that by switching to full-time, I would lose a lot of time and completely swamped with responsibilities. But once I made the change, it has been so enjoyable and amazing.
2. Got over a 3-4 month long sickness during the winter - From December to about March, I was sick with a sinus infection that would not go away. I ended up being really tired, unable to focus, and quite depressed. And I was really struggling during this season. But I kept reminding myself that each day is new and to forget the past and press forward to seeking God. This really helped me and when I got better, I was able to get back into the flow of my life again.
3. Joined a worship team on the Nightwatch - After being off a nighwatch worship team for 3 1/2 years, I decided to join a worship team about 3 months ago. I had been frustrated playing on a worship team years ago because I wasn’t very confident as a musician and felt out of synch with how playing electric guitar connected with prayer. I really just wanted to be in the prayer room without having to play an instrument. So I took a break and thought I would never return. I almost sold my gear, but a couple of friends convinced me that someday I would regret it if I sold my guitar and pedals. So I kept them and then a couple of months ago, I felt the desire to play my guitar again. So I decided to take lessons and improve my skill. I also bought a new guitar and some pedals and now I feel much more confident when I play. I also feel more purposeful with God as I play my instrument and see it as a time where I can not only have fun, but prophesy on my instrument. I am amazed at how much the Lord has changed my perspective on music. And I am really enjoying playing. I never thought that playing close to 20 hrs. live a week could be this enjoyable.
4. Contentment - Back when I was in my teens, I had a pretty pessimistic attitude towards life. My picture of the future was hardly ever rosy. But nowadays, I am really content and happy with my life. I am doing the things that I really enjoy. Seeking the Lord in prayer and the word, playing music, leading a small group of people to grow in God, and even taking a yoga class. I am really grateful to be at IHOP as an intercessory missionary and I am grateful for all God’s benefits. He truly is good to me.
So that’s a short summary of what have been going on in my life. And hopefully I can continue to blog and keep writing about the Acts of God, and other things. I won’t be writing about the IHOP basketball league because I’ve stopped playing because of an injury I sustained during one of our games. :( But look forward to more blogs to come!
My surprise visit to my mom to Columbus, OH on for her birthday
