goodness, i can't recall the last time i blogged. But i dunno, perhaps there are just things on my mind that i need to let out. I been thinking a lot these days, a lot of which involves my spiritual walk with Him, and just things happening around me, the things we do, the people we meet who make an impact on our lives.

Well first of all, each time i do think about it, i just can't help but pick up the guitar and sing a song of praise to Him, for bringing me to Perth and FGA especially. I guess FGA will always have a special place in my heart, cos that was where i first met Him. Strange, cos i'd been born into a believing family, but that i only met him just then. That was way back when i was in high school, back in 2001.

Now at the beginning of this year, i had the privilege to go to Australia again to further my studies, and i could've gone to Melbourne or Canberra, but i chose Perth. Back then i didn't know why, but now i do. And these are marked by milestones, namely:

1) Meeting a special bunch of people (u know who u are) in church whom i regularly hang out with. U guys are like noone i have ever met before, and you make someone ordinary like me feel extra special, like i belong. Perhaps it's something i'd been longing for before, and it's like i finally got it. I thank God for u guys every night in my prayers.

2) Agape camp was amazing! I mean, if there was a reason to come to Perth, it would be because of this camp. Wow, the experience was just unimaginable (and unexpected), and so powerful. It's like a body trapped in the dead, set free, revived, and now kicking. It's amazing how the HS moves.

3) 16 September is a date i will always remember. It's the day i finally received the gift of tongues in church. It is a big thing, for me anyways, something i'd been praying for, for YEARS literally. I guess you could say it's a milestone for me, yet it isn't, as in, it's not a sign or symbol to say "I have arrived with God", but i guess He has His timing, and this is just one of those times. For me, i feel like a child who's been wanting something from his Dad for so long, and finally receiving it unexpectedly one fine day. The feeling is great, i tell u.


Well, what now from here? Couple of weeks ago i'd been posed the question of where i see myself in ministry in the next few years. And at first i thought, "that's an easy question to answer", having served before in the worship ministry back home. But as time went on, and after praying and seeking His peace, i now find myself in the middle of nowhere. I'd been involved with the Hospitality team, welcome, food, i'd helped out with decor, and of course i'd helped out with the worship team; i've been places, but i haven't quite found myself just yet. But i know i will. soon. Lord speak to me.

I picked up the guitar just then, and i sang this song...

King of Kings, Majesty
A/C# D E A
God of Heaven, living in me
E A E A
Gentle Saviour, closest friend
A/C# D E A
Strong Deliverer, beginning and end
A/C# D E F#m E/G#
All within me falls at your throne


Chorus:
A E/G# F#m A/E
Your majesty, I can but bow
D A/C# Bm7 D/E
I lay my all, before you now
A E/G# F#m A/E
In royal robes, I don't deserve
D A/E D/E A
I live to serve Your ma - jes - ty


Verse 2:
Earth and heaven, worship you
Love eternal, faithful and true
Who bought the nations, ransomed souls
brought this sinner near to Your throne
All within me cries out in praise


...and then it reminds me yet again, that serving God in His ministry, is a privilege, a call to serve on top of your higher call, as a student.