Balance

So, my mom's visit went well! It was really nice to have her around, and meeting all the people I know, seeing places I go, how things are done, etc. It went really, really fast though. The trip that I had been so looking forward to was over and I was seeing her off at the bus stop before I knew it.

My thoughts the last few days have been on balance. Balance in everything from diet, since I've been lacking in protein and I'm starting to see some consequences of that. I'm not the hugest fan of tofu, but I've decided that that's just too bad. I'm getting over it.

Also, I've been looking for balance in the two priorities I have-- language learning and ministry. Of course, I'm here for ministry, but language learning is part of that, and really crucial to long term successfulness here. The longer I'm here, the more I see the truth of that. But, when you have two full time priorities, it's challenging to find balance between the two.

And another thing I've been looking at is the ugly word- finances. So far, since I've been in Japan, I don't know it's worked, but God has provided. When I arrived, I wasn't able to go to Japanese school, but God worked it out. This morning, looking at numbers, I said- God, You put me here for a reason. I trust You to keep me here (I'm getting better at this each month), but I don't understand how this is going to work...

I heard back, Janine, you don't have to understand it logically...

I remembered all the times and ways God has provided when I had no means of providing for myself. I've never been left hanging. But, boy, I'd like to look at it and say, ok, God, it makes sense.

Though I suppose it's a bit arrogant to demand explanations from God, huh?

Well, I need to leave in an hour for the FUSE Retreat we're having this weekend. I'm expecting God to do big things in the lives of many people. PS> I have exciting news coming up soon!