In the account of Noah's Ark, found in Genesis 5-10, God gives Noah a sign; a rainbow, His covenant to all men that he would never again flood the entire earth. The word covenant is used in scripture over 270 times, the word promise is used over 100 times. When we are in the midst of a trial in our lives, sometimes it is the hardest time to recall the promises of God; however, this is the time when it is most important to remember what God has promised to us, especially if you are His child.

Something I have found to be a huge blessing to me, is really studying the message of hymns or biblicaly inspired songs that we sing, or hear on the radio on a daily/weekly basis. It is my hope to use this blog as a way of sharing the lyrics to songs that have been a blessing to me, and how they have blessed me and reminded me of a promise given by God, and in turn be a blessing to others.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

'Ohio' (Good Morning) from Teshio

Part of my 'family' in Japan
I was trying to put up a post earlier, and was having some issues (whether it was me or the computer, we won't get into that). Thank you all for the prayers as I traveled, the trip here was pretty uneventful, just tired and still adjusting to the time difference. The worst thing that happened was a 1 hr 30 min delay of my flight from Chicago due to heavy rain, thunder, & lightning. I arrived in Tokyo to find that my luggage was soaked due to the rain...But nothing important got ruined, just wet clothes that had to be washed & dried before worn.



I woke up on Wed. morning, after about 2 hrs of sleep, and my brother took me to the Green Bay airport for my flight out at 6 am. Thankfully, checking in my bags went smoothly. No having to repack, or throw stuff. Security was the same...:) It all started sinking in that I was really going to Japan about the time I was flying over Alaska! I was enjoying looking out the window, and very thankful that I was flying with Mrs. Mansell from Chicago. Part of the time,all I could see out the window was clouds, but it served as a reminder to me, that...When clouds of sorrow come into our lives, when we are in the 'valley...' (Psalm 23) the Son still shines even over the fiercest, darkest thunderstorm. Placing your entire dependance on God to carry you through your circumstances will allow you to soar above the clouds as on eagles wings. (Isaiah 40:31)
Flowers in the Teshio Mayor's yard
Please continue praying for me as I adjust to the time change, and differences in culture & language. I am here for the summer with another girl (Charity), and am looking forward to what we will be doing in the coming months. Also looking forward to the friendship I will undoubtedly have with Charity & the Mansells.
Love always, for the first time in Japan
Jenn
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  1. AnonymousMay 28, 2011, 10:00:00 PM

    Praise The LORD!!! You are there!!! New friends, new geography, beautiful flowers,safe trip there, finances provided. THE TABLE PREPARED BEFORE YOU!
    God's Ways!!! Yes, Taste and see that it is good.

    Thanks for sharing, and I will continue to pray for you, the work, the souls ready to hear The GOSPEL of JESUS CHRIST!

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  2. JennMay 30, 2011, 6:44:00 AM

    Thank you, yes the majority of the funds have been provided, Praise the Lord!!! I am still praying for a little bit more for my personal expenses while in Japan/Guam.

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