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God humbled Himself, came to earth, was born in a manger and died on a cross for you and me. He thought we were special enough, our sinful selves, to die the worst pain ever imaginable just for US!
How can we ever be the same? How can we know about this, and not do something about it? I look at myself two years ago, I graduated from high school, and the first thing that comes to my mind is: " What am I going to do? What makes me the happiest? How can I earn the most money, How come I don't feel happy?"
It was all about me.
THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO LIFE FRIENDS! The same spirit that rose Christ from the dead lives in us! God literally dwells in us! There is so much more to life than my dreams, my husband, my education... He is so worth it! I want to spend the rest of my life surrendering to Him! I could never be the same!
I love you guys, I can't wait for Borneo. Mahalo for all the prayers!
LOVE,
Jenny White
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
God is who He says He is, or He isn't.
The other day I was sitting through a lecture, and I realized God had a huge plan for me. I thought to myself, "I am either going to take Jesus seriously, or I am just gonna pack my bags and go home and live a lukewarm/ unbiblical life." God has changed my heart so much and has transformed my desires and needs. I need Jesus. I surrender being a teacher, getting married, having children, etc. I will only go where He wants me to go, I will say what He wants me to say, and I will do what He wants me to do. This is where the rubber meets the road. I am either in or out.
I tell Jesus everyday that I am His, and He is mine. I have fallen in love with Jesus, He has romanced me. I am in so much freedom when I die to myself everyday. I no longer try to be some fancy adult, but I am now who I am, who God wants me to be- a child lying in His arms. A father likes when his child draws Him pictures and gives Him mud pies and critters she found outside, but a Father LOVES when his child sleeps quietly in His arms, vulnerable and weak. That is what I am doing for the rest of my life. Surrendering and being weak in the eyes of the Lord.
You can do this too. Christ came to set you free. Life is incredible once you die to it.
Prayer Requests:
- For others in Paia ( a hippy/surfer town) to come to know Christ.
- Homesickness ( I am a family girl, I miss them so much).
- More patience.
I love you guys and I have never been happier. Thank you for all of the prayers and thoughts.
We leave for Borneo in a little over a month. Please continue to pray for team unity and patience.
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God gave me a vision. I saw a little girl in Borneo. Her face is so beautiful and her smile is full of hope. I saw myself playing soccer with her and smiling and laughing. She reminds me of who I was when I was little, and she also reminds me of who I am now, just a little girl who loves Jesus. Her heart is innocent and she needs love. God will lead me to her in Borneo! I just know it!
Mahalo Friends!
Your sister,
Jenny White
I tell Jesus everyday that I am His, and He is mine. I have fallen in love with Jesus, He has romanced me. I am in so much freedom when I die to myself everyday. I no longer try to be some fancy adult, but I am now who I am, who God wants me to be- a child lying in His arms. A father likes when his child draws Him pictures and gives Him mud pies and critters she found outside, but a Father LOVES when his child sleeps quietly in His arms, vulnerable and weak. That is what I am doing for the rest of my life. Surrendering and being weak in the eyes of the Lord.
You can do this too. Christ came to set you free. Life is incredible once you die to it.
Prayer Requests:
- For others in Paia ( a hippy/surfer town) to come to know Christ.
- Homesickness ( I am a family girl, I miss them so much).
- More patience.
I love you guys and I have never been happier. Thank you for all of the prayers and thoughts.
We leave for Borneo in a little over a month. Please continue to pray for team unity and patience.
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God gave me a vision. I saw a little girl in Borneo. Her face is so beautiful and her smile is full of hope. I saw myself playing soccer with her and smiling and laughing. She reminds me of who I was when I was little, and she also reminds me of who I am now, just a little girl who loves Jesus. Her heart is innocent and she needs love. God will lead me to her in Borneo! I just know it!
Mahalo Friends!
Your sister,
Jenny White
Friday, February 5, 2010
Life Happens.
ALOHA!
This week's speaker's really focused on opening up our old wounds and baggage, and allowing God to clean out our hearts. To be honest, it was such a hard week for me.
I had to work on accepting God's grace, and Jesus' death on the cross. My personality is very work-based and man pleasing. I have always struggled with resting in God's arms, instead of trying to work and earn His unconditional love. I now know that I believed lies from the enemy. The enemy knows my heart, and He twists and tweaks the truth into something deformed and unrecognizable. I couldn't even recognize my heart and pain because of all the baggage I have tried to hide. By God's grace, the Holy Spirit gently drew me to my knees and brought my dark sin to the surface.
I have repented my sin of trying to earn God's love. His grace is efficient, His yoke is easy and light. I dropped my weight, and am now trusting in God's strength instead of mine.
I also was able to forgive, be forgiven, and walk with the knowledge that God loves me just that way I am.
I was baptized at Paia Bay by my leader, Ashley Montgomery. I feel as light as a feather and am able to listen to the voice of God so much more clearly!
Mahalo for all the prayers! We leave for Borneo soon, so I have some more prayer requests!!
- To have a desire and heart for the people of Borneo to know God! I am already getting visions of the children there, I am so excited just to love on those precious kids!
-Team Unity. The enemy knows how to attack, so please pray that our team is unified in Christ and focuses on our mission: To know God and make Him known.
Praise to God! This week had so much Spiritual warfare that I was almost ready to call home and ask for a plane ticket back. However, God has been speaking and comforting me. I am more excited than ever and can't wait for the future! All glory to God!
I love you guys. I wish you all can see where I live, the people here are so amazing! I meet so many amazing locals on the beach, and sometimes we get to talk about Jesus! Praise God!
Love,
Jenny White
This week's speaker's really focused on opening up our old wounds and baggage, and allowing God to clean out our hearts. To be honest, it was such a hard week for me.
I had to work on accepting God's grace, and Jesus' death on the cross. My personality is very work-based and man pleasing. I have always struggled with resting in God's arms, instead of trying to work and earn His unconditional love. I now know that I believed lies from the enemy. The enemy knows my heart, and He twists and tweaks the truth into something deformed and unrecognizable. I couldn't even recognize my heart and pain because of all the baggage I have tried to hide. By God's grace, the Holy Spirit gently drew me to my knees and brought my dark sin to the surface.
I have repented my sin of trying to earn God's love. His grace is efficient, His yoke is easy and light. I dropped my weight, and am now trusting in God's strength instead of mine.
I also was able to forgive, be forgiven, and walk with the knowledge that God loves me just that way I am.
I was baptized at Paia Bay by my leader, Ashley Montgomery. I feel as light as a feather and am able to listen to the voice of God so much more clearly!
Mahalo for all the prayers! We leave for Borneo soon, so I have some more prayer requests!!
- To have a desire and heart for the people of Borneo to know God! I am already getting visions of the children there, I am so excited just to love on those precious kids!
-Team Unity. The enemy knows how to attack, so please pray that our team is unified in Christ and focuses on our mission: To know God and make Him known.
Praise to God! This week had so much Spiritual warfare that I was almost ready to call home and ask for a plane ticket back. However, God has been speaking and comforting me. I am more excited than ever and can't wait for the future! All glory to God!
I love you guys. I wish you all can see where I live, the people here are so amazing! I meet so many amazing locals on the beach, and sometimes we get to talk about Jesus! Praise God!
Love,
Jenny White
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