making things happen...

While this year’s theme is ringing loud in my head, I’m taking the initiative to make things happen for myself and people around me… with Him being in the centre of the picture of course.

For others [myself included]:

I was just telling the carebears that I need a camp, whereby you just go away, expecting, anticipating with no distraction focusing solely on Him. I just want to go to a place where I can meet God in an intimate level, soak in His presence and just cry.

Days after that, I was out with Joanne and the boys, and we started talking. Joanne misses camp… the days when we were all in the same church together, serving together, be involved in something together, having a great time with each other and in God.

Even if you attend church every weekend, a powerful sermon or a close encounter, after church, you go your own way. I call it the [one-hit-wonder] because it only brings you so far personally as an individual.

We decided to [make it happen] and not just talk about it.

Plans are being made. I really want to make this happen not only for myself but for those around me because I genuinely believe that we all need it. We need the familiarity, the healing, the closeness, the closure and most importantly we need to be soaked into His presence.

Just some very desperate people who is desperate for Him.

If you’re reading this and is keen to know more, just drop me an email or post a comment so that I can give you more information.

For myself:

I am starting my migration application. Its both exciting and scary at the same time. I thought I’d stop talking about it and just do it. Also, I’ll be able to know for sure if I’m eligible for it or not, so that there’ll not be any [what if]s or [could have]s lingering in my head.

If I am eligible [and I do really hope that I am] than praise Jesus! If I’m not eligible, at least I know I’m not and can move on.

Honestly I have always thought about it but it was not the right time – emotionally, financially, spiritually & if my family is ready for my move. Everything is in line at this moment and all I can do now is to send in the application, close my eyes and pray really hard so that God will open that door for me.

I did the eligibility test and I am eligible to a [regional visa] which means I will be placed in a specific location for 2 years and after that commitment, I will be able to move around Australia if I wish.

In terms of location – my first choice will naturally be Perth purely because I am familiar there and already have a community whereby I know I will fit in. Not to mention its only a 5 hour flight away. Second choice is Adelaide – I’ve been to Adelaide, Kareeann is there, Pastor Karen Vander Veen is there, lotsa friends there as well, good churches… not too over commercialized as compared to Sydney or Melbourne.

The [regional visa] that I’m eligible to will be sending me to South Australia – Adelaide. My 2nd choice. Not too shabby. I quite like the idea of it.

The whole application process will take at least 1 year. There are a lot of things I want to do here before the application goes thru. Missions is one of them. Really don’t know how I’m going to do that, but with [making things happen] in mind – screw it, just do it! [credit to kysern for the quote which is actually from Richard Branson]

I kinda kick myself for taking such a long time before making this decision but if not now when? Just do it. I’ve spent too much time over thinking things. I want faith like a little child to just go ahead, have no fear because He is with me and do it.

Change for the sake of change. Not holding on to the [if only]s and [what if]s. Know for sure, have peace to move on. I really pray that you will catch the same for yourself. I’m still learning because it’s a process…

[no one can predict to what heights you can soar, even you will not know until you spread your wings] “quotes to live by” spiral bound notebook given to me as a Christmas present from Jin Chong.

Make things happen.

What you can do for me:

You can keep me in prayer… more than ever now I need prayers. Please pray with me as I go on this journey.

Love ya lots!
diana…