So today I got a lecture because I am acting like an American. I woke up this morning at 7 am and tried to get the internet to work. It wouldn't so i spent the next hour and a half trying and trying to just check my e-mail. Gah... turns out the modem needed reset. But anyway, I walked downstairs to an upset pastor because in Japan people start work at 8 am... on the dot. I happened to come downstairs 30 min later than that time because we had planned on going to Mount Fuji but it was raining there and when it rains it is dangerous because the clouds will make it hard to see... so driving becomes difficult. haha. So because we had no plan I figured it would be no problem to be coming down at 8:30... oh how I was wrong....... Other Pastors, according to Enomoto san (no sensei today because, well, i don't wanna...), would have told me to go home to America because I woke up extremely early for me?? WHAT? I understand that he wanted me to understand Japanese people but do I, an American, need to get a lecture because I woke up early... Satan has his hand in this but I don't know what to do... I have prayed about this and I am gonna stick to the plan and not come home any earlier than July 21st. Thanks go to Heather for keeping me strong today. If not for you, I'd probably be trying to sell back the JR pass and leaving ASAP. I know that God is working here and that is why Satan is working hard too. I need your prayers in this tough time as I try to be the epitome of Japanese people. It's hard work but it'll help next semester when I will need to be up at 7 to be at work at 8 at the BSU...
Ok enough about that...
So.... I have no idea what else to write. If you have any questions post them and I will answer them in my next blog. If I can that is... don't ask me when Jesus is coming back cuz I ain't gotta clue. So no silly questions... got it? good.
2:44 AM
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Hi Larry. I pray you've had a full night's rest and awake refreshed and ready to face the day God has prepared for you. I know you're disappointed about not seeing Mt. Fugi, but don't allow that to get you down. This morning, recalling how Jesus taught us how to pray, ask Him for forgiveness for sins, as is often necessay to ask our earthly fathers. You've had an "up close and personal" experience with a father of the house who is also leader of the house, and you are in Rev. Enomoto's house. Treasure the wise words of a Christian father, and ask forgiveness for evil thoughts and obvious rudeness, please. He is doing you a service no one else can do. Thank him for being there, for caring, for teaching you the way God would have you go. He deserves much respect. Don't let the devil get a toe hold on your temper. This is the day that the Lord has made - we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Dude, much love from the states...it sounds like you are facing adversity from your last two posts...I just want you to know that I will be praying for these things. They are obviously difficult, and you knew that you would face cultural barriers before you left, and Jesus is still on your side and Pastor Enomoto's side. You are simply being developed Larry and better equiped to reach the Japanese. Much prayer and love to you!
Hey Larz - I'm sure it was a major shock to experience what you did - know that it is all working for good, kiddo! No doubt about that at all! You have a decision to make with this: you can choose to stay angry and somewhat resentful and allow this to mar your time in Japan, OR you can choose to learn from this and accept it as the Lord transforming you to His image. Be humble, ask Pastor Enomoto to forgive you (I know, you didn't do anything intentionally but apologize anyway!) and be ready to soak up all you can from him in the short time you have left.
I suggest option #2.........
Love ya loads, Larz!
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