On this moutain top....

MOUNTAIN TOP

ON THIS MOUNTAIN TOP I HEAR THE VOICE OF GOD
ON THIS MOUNTAIN TOP SO PURE AND BEAUTIFUL
ON THIS MOUNTAIN TOP I FEEL THE WHISPERING WIND
ON THIS MOUNTAIN TOP I SEE THE MAJESTY OF CREATION

I KNOW THIS IS WHERE I BELONG
FOREVER IN YOUR BREATH KEEPS ME MOVING ON
GIVEN WINGS OF AN ANGEL
I CAN SOAR OVER MOUNTAINS OVER VALLEYS
OVER RIVERS AND STREAMS
FROM JUST A WHISPER IN THE WIND
I SING THIS SONG TO YOU

AND THOUGH I AM IN THIS VALLEY
I HAVE BEEN TAKEN AWAY
UP HERE WHERE YOUR SPIRIT LIFTS ME
YOU’VE OPENED MY EYES TO SEE
SO NO MATTER WHAT MAY COME NOW
THOUGH MY WORLD CRUMBLES TO THE GROUND
THIS ONE THING I CAN TRUST FOREVER
I HAVE THIS MOUNTAIN WHERE I CAN RUN
AWAY

busy and alive...

I just noticed that I haven't been blogging, November is almost over and this would be my 3rd post this month. SO much is happening, we're throwing a benefit dinner on the 22nd of this month which is just around the corner. we've been practicing a skit, singing and etc...at the end of the day you just want to run to your bed and sleep because you know that tomorrow will be another long and busy one.
anyway, I love you and pray for us, its a lot to do in a very short time... take care and don't miss me too much!
muah

The surfer

Sean Victor (1 and 1/2), the cutest blond on earth....

Pillars...are you one?

# A pillar is something that holds something else up. So obviously an important prerequisite for being a pillar is that you help to bear an important part of a load. Whether that load is physical one or spiritual one, a pillar will play a key role.

#A pillar needs to look good and by that mean that they must be a sample and a sample of obedience to My word. Nobody wants to see a pillar that looks cracked, worn, and crumbling, or they won’t trust it to bear the weight. This doesn’t mean putting on a show, but it does mean reflecting Me in your life and actions and words as much as you’re able.

#A pillar needs to be strong and sturdy. This means that you have to have faith and be strong in Me and in your beliefs and convictions. You can’t be blown about by any attack of the Enemy or you’re more like a straw than a pillar.

# A pillar needs to be dependable. Along with being strong, people also want to have the assurance and security that the pillar is going to stay in its place and do what it’s supposed to do. Others want to know that they can count on you and do your job very well and faithfully without needing lots of outside intervention to make you do what you must. You also have to be stable, not doing well just because you feel like it but consistently, because you know its My task for you and thus you put your heart into it day in, day out.

#A pillar takes initiative. A pillar doesn’t wait to be told to help with something. They see the need, seek Me, counsel about it if necessary and respond.

# A pillar has vision and a direct connection with Me. Pillars don’t need a go-between Me and them. They look to Me directly for My input on how to live and how to improve in bearing the load I have called them to bear. They feel personally responsible for getting My viewpoints on how they can do their job better.

#A pillar knows its place, and it appreciates and celebrates the chance to serve Me in the way I’ve called it to. It doesn’t try to be something it’s not, but does the best it can for Me in the place where I’ve put it.

#A good pillar works to make others stronger. A good pillar for Me doesn’t just do its own job and bear its own load , but it helps to pull others up to a higher level as well, and through their sample and through their interactions and effects on others , they help others to be more for Me as well.

# A pillar works with others and isn’t a one-man show. There are very few buildings made of only one pillar, and it’s in the teamwork of all the pillars that buildings are made strong. Strength and dependability are traits I look for in a pillar but that doesn’t mean that my pillars don’t need others.

# Pillars are content. They are happy to be a pillar for Me, and My joy becomes their strength.

# Being a pillar is a lifestyle choice. It’s not something that happens at some point and then your status as a pillar is forever confirmed. It’s the faithful performance of your tasks for Me at a high level of consistency and excellence that determines your status as a pillar in My house.

To my brother

The day you left, the world stopped

My heart was torn and I was shocked

The news stroked me like lighting

They were so sudden, I thought you were lying

I cried, I prayed, I begged God to bring you back

But he said: “Wait, in My time he’ll be come right back on track!”

I trust He has a reason whatever it might be

As I’m blindfolded and the future can’t see

He takes my hand as He whispers in my ear:

“Trust Me, you have nothing to fear”

I try to imagine what would be like

Not having you here

Fighting in the best army

For the next couple of years

I find myself confused and I’m tempted to fear

It’s hard to see, it’s hard to trust

When you love someone a lot

You want to help, choose for them, and do what’s right

Bring all sorrow to an end

But my prayers will make it alright

Every time you throw your head back

Feeling like you can’t make it through the night

This to let you know I’m around

For in spirit, no time or space can keep me bound

I trust He has a reason whatever it might be

As I’m blindfolded and the future can’t see

He takes my hand as He whispers in my ear:

“Trust Me, you have nothing to fear”

God knows you’re not prefect

And he never expected you to be

Whenever u find it’s the right time

Here I’ll be, waiting…

With arms open wide

Josie

Thoughts about braces

Guys...I've been wearing braces for the past 2 weeks, and all I have to say is that I never thought I would ever need them, and never liked it or thought it was cute or anything.
Well...here I am using the thing I most hated, as far as the dentist said, I'll be wearing it for a year and a half, but you never know.
My biggest trial right now is eating, or better yet chewing. I've lost 2 kilos so far. I'm a lot better, but it still hurts when you chew and all these yummy foods you loved so much and would eat without even thinking twice now represent a problem and you have to trade them for something more soft. Food gets stuck and the list goes on. I'm sure it will be be for the better in the end and I'm glad the Lord supplied them, its just kinda hard to get use to it so please pray for me. And I didn't forget, I owe you a picture with them.

short note

I'm back!The Seminar( Palestra) was a real success, thank the Lord! The enemy fought but we fought back...guess who won??? US! of course... will try to post some pix of it, although I don't think we took many, but we got filmed...heheheh. Pretty cool!
Glad to be back home .....xoxoxoxoxoo

Off we go

We're setting tomorrow morning to this city 4 hours away form here to do a Seminar for 400 students. Please pray that everything works out fine, against any attacks of the enemy, delays, etc.
I love you! will see you soon...

Different countries, different food

Would you believe if I tell you that in 2 weeks we ate food from 4 different countries?
First came the Polish food, interesting, tasty, different. Then the hot, spicy Indian food by Gabi for Abner and Perolas good bye. Last Tuesday me and Jules cooked this major Brazilian meal, like 15-20 different dishes for some visitors and last weekend me, John C., Anita, Nina and Miguel provisioned lunch in a Mexican restaurant.

Saturday we went out busking in this German restaurant that lets us sing...we get there and there are 2 girls dressed as Germans and this fat German guy playing the accordion, he sees us with a guitar and asks us to sing this one song with him... Quite an experience... by talking to the owner we found out that the Oktoberfest is happening down south and since they were a German restaurant they decided to do a little something here too. Thats what you get for being a missionary....Nothing can compare! I love this life!