Faithstones

What's faithstones? It's not milestones. It's faith stones. Because it's like reaching a milestone, but not exactly a mile. Faith is believing something you do not see.. so, I'll call it Faithstones, cuz I can't see the distance. But... read this entry, to see 3 faith stones that God has highlighted in my life, and those around me... and those far-yet-near to me.

Faithstone 1: Heaven Smiled

I had a great opportunity to witness 3 brothers and sisters' water baptism this morning. It felt awesome there to witness that moment that they publicly proclaimed their faith in Jesus. That moment God kinda nudged me in my elbow and that silent approval and peace was there.

I'm so happy for them, and in moments like that, I learn to appreciate the work that God is doing in many individuals. And at times like that, it was just like Heaven came down.

God is raising up a generation of faith filled people who would respond to Him, both with their hearts and hand.

Faithstone 2: I'm 24 and Thank you

So, my 24th birthday just passed. It's been a different year, and a great year that I've learnt a lot about myself and how to treat others. I also learnt compassion, not just in my head, but in my heart. I also learnt to appreciate others, and be real to myself and others. I don't want to name the few names here, but you know who you are, and you have been a great blessing to me by boldly speaking truth and honesty into my life.

I want to thank God for the floodgates of resources that He opened and how He multiplied one small heart intention greatly. I was a little fearful of doing this fundraiser because I was worried a poor response I might get. But God encouraged me to go ahead and just within 3 days, a total of $723.00 was collected for Compassion Australia. And more is to come... I know, cuz some people said they were going to still add in their share, so I'm going to keep it going! Thank you all, who blessed my heart so greatly in blessing children in poverty on my birthday. And if you still like to donate, please go to my fundraiser website here!

This year has just been a year of great spiritual blessing and that infilling from God just overflowed. Instead of waiting for others to throw me a party or surprise, I decided to have just a couple of friends over to enjoy pieces of my home made pizza. It was such a great time - see more photos on my facebook.

And in just giving, God gave me even more on my birthday. Four birthday cakes, love and a huge present. :) A present in a vision. Don't know what it is yet... :) But God has great gifts!

In addition, I want to thank God for the many people around me and my family... all you who know you've played a part in my life, whether big or small, too many to list. Thank you. You're in my heart and prayers, not just around me.

Faithstone 3: The Potter's Faithfulness - His Work to This Day

You know what makes my heart joyful these days? Knowing God's heart and seeing people rising up see God's heart. People who are willing to lay it all down and say, Jesus you pick it up.

This morning I saw Jin's latest post and it once again reminded me about God's faithfulness:

2002: Age 20. Sitting on the top of the world.

2009: Age 27. Trying to change the world..

In conclusion, each strand of hair represents a life lesson I learned throughout the years.

If you read in my past entries about how Jin played a huge influence in me before I (or him) became a Christian, you'll be so amazed by his every step. I love this man, his willingness to humble himself fully and respond to God, not just in words, but in his heart. Go Jin!

Whenever I'm discouraged, God will remind me of the works He did in both Jin and VanNess's lives. Amazing.

To end my entry, so I can go back to do what I was doing (I really had to get this entry out), I'll just post up part 2 of the NOW I CAN short film. Hee.. ok, I'll post up part 1 again in case you forgot! VanNess and Jin, keep GOING4GOD!

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Marvelous Monday

People tend to have Monday blues. But I was excited for work today.

I'm learning to take each step in life with God, instead of always thinking about tomorrow.

Yeah, God's made my Monday so awesome.

Spent this evening being a listener and encourager for two different sisters. Whaoed by God of how He multiplied my time, and even helped me to speak forth words in His Spirit.

I walked away both times claiming them victories in Jesus Name!

Couldn't help but sat in my car at 11pm shouting and worship praising God. Too powerful!

So, 2 days to my birthday. But since I made a bold prayer/wish last year, it's been so awesome. This year, my birthday prayer is even more powerful, and God has helped me to appreciate it, and showed it that it's more BLESSED TO GIVE than to receive.

Please see my birthday fundraiser at http://www.everydayhero.com.au/hero_pages/view_posts/shannon24bday :

Looking Out

I'm turning 24 in 2 days! Every year, I'd be receiving many gifts and cards on this day.

I have been thinking doing this for the past year now and was hoping that this year, instead of having my birthday be all about myself, I'd like to do something much more meaningful.

So I was hoping to be bold enough to make this request. Please instead of giving me gifts this year, why not be a part of helping me fund raise for children affected by poverty?

Having reflected on my life in the past 24 years, I have never really been in lack. I've had a great family, a great society upbringing and now a great God who has constantly blessed me both physically and spiritually in my life.

One of my heartbeats have been to be able to pass on these blessings in my life to those in need.

As much as I'd like to be out there in the mission field, I have not yet acquired resources and time to reach out into the community out there. So meanwhile, I'm going to start with the little I have, right here, to make this dream come true.

So my shout out here is happening! Hope you'll give generously to Compassion Australia for the work they are doing for the children living in poverty in many part of the world.

If you'd like, I'm hoping you'd donate $24 since I'm turning 24.. but if not, any amount is still going to make a difference!

A mustard seed is extremely small, but it grows into a HUGE TREE. So your little contribution will be able to bless many more as well. :)

Thank you!



Some questions that I've been tugging at God lately.

Some inklings and burdens God's placed in me lately as well.

Today was a great spiritual transaction.

I did something that I know God is smiling and happy about. Responding.

And I also believe, today unlocked a beginning in another's life, as well as my own life.

Blessed to be able to bless. Blessed to be able to rest and worship in His Presence.

My God, Jesus reigns forever. No doubt.

Claiming the Media for God

I'm on a special journey with God. He's taking me on a magic carpet ride.

In the last 25 days, it has been more than just awesome. God has been showing me visions and even speaking into my heart.

I want to in this moment take some time here and thank both Atieno and Elysaa for being such great spiritual covenant friends and mentors in my life. Getting to know God more and more do bring about some difficulties from the world, but God who has been faithful in pursuing me has sent great angels like them to watch over my life.

The Pathway of Preparation

Over the past year God has been speaking to me more and more about cutting off from secular music. That is also why you realise I don't like to listen to the radio in my car while I drive. I think there is already a lot that the world is speaking to our minds in our day to day life. The last thing we really need are worldy songs that can resoud and stay in our heads for a long time.

The Holy Spirit has just been further convicted in discerning the times and trends arising. Something inside of me wants to be shut off from what the world or hollywood is telling me, but maybe I have not truly been addressing this issue.

Protection from God during times of Training

Today I watched a snippet of an extrememly long documentary that exposes what the enemy has been doing lately. As I was watching it, I felt that there was something not right within. Thank God for protecting me and letting me go to work instead of staying at home. And something in me knew that I had to get Atieno to watch this with me.

God is soverign and amazing. Atieno received a word from the Holy Spirit this morning to stop watching what the media shows. And... so when she came over to my house and watched the video for the first 4 minutes, she decided it was time to stop. The Spirit spoke to her. And then we spoke. And at that point, I knew why the Holy Spirit wanted me to get Atieno to watch this video with me. The thing is, the video talked so much about the enemy and his work, and even showed many things that can be deterimental or make us fearful.

Stop deciphering the enemy's lies

There's no need to know what the enemy is doing. Yes, we know the anti-Christ is coming, and he is mentioned in the Bible. But our role as a Child of Light is to remain in the Vine, be a tree planted by streams of living water, which yields its fruit in SEASON.

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

- Ps 1:1-3

We need to put on the armour of God, so that we may stand against the schemes of the enemy. Note how the Bible does not say 'determine the schemes of the enemy and use our own wisdom and understanding to fight them'. It says, TAKE YOUR STAND AGAINST, with the FULL AMOUR of God.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled aroud your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

- Eph 6:10-18

Have we got the belt of truth and the sword of the spirit well buckled and handled? If not, why not focus on that? There's so much more about God that we can know and grow in. We can never know enough of God.

I thank God for His protection in my life, and His protection of my inner being.

The ministry is there, but the ministry has to be an outflow of the wonderful relationship that we have with our magnificent God.

Let's Pray.. for the Saints

I pray for the media industry, and that men and women of God rising into fame will continue to be rooted in Christ and wait for the SEASON to come where God will allow you to bear fruit and prosper, with His strength. Let us not debate about what the enemy is doing, but instead, stand firm in God and take instructions from only our General Commander - God, the Holy Spirit.

Ah... that's all I really wanted to write for now...

I know there's a lot more, but I know God is saying, all that rest, put on hold till the SEASON comes for me to write them.

Have a great weekend guys! Me, I'm going to be on an exciting trip in Sydney with Atieno until Wednesday~~~!!