This was the prayer God had given me at a recent men’s retreat. Fifty of us had gathered the same weekend president Trump had declared a national day of prayer. This being in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus – covid 19. We had gathered as Way of the Lord men at Camp Koronis on Koronis Lake for a men’s retreat planned months earlier, not realizing we would be in prayer regarding the coronavirus that very weekend. These things do not just happen by coincidence. This was a divine appointment – this is the way of the Lord.

The leather bracelet purchased in the Christian gift shaped in Seoul that is owned and operated by ILF staff Jason’s father and mother.

Sabbath Rest

A greater Understanding

In my last blog I referenced the Institute of Light Finders and their vision to help children grow in spirit, mind and body through the avenue of play. Lynn, Amy and I have been watching the film series on the life of Christ called, “The Chosen” and I am really amazed at the depth of insight shown in the film. I especially enjoy watching Jesus’s interaction with children. It is what I had imagined; that He possesses a natural gift to be with children and enjoy children.

Family of Jason and DaJeongFrom India to South Korea – Culture Shock at its Best!

The flight from Kolkata to India was via Hong Kong. Oh, this is great, the coronavirus is ramping up and my flight is through China. Well, let’s see what happens. I think I was the only person in the Hong Kong airport without a face mask. I decided everyone was making sure I didn’t get sick – thank you very much. I arrived in the Seoul airport and my host, HeeSung informed me that the main reason I was coming, to speak at a Hyundai Foundation youth leadership development event was cancelled due to the virus. However, everyone was very happy I was coming and the two days of talks for the Institute of Light Finders was still on. So, of course, the same mind battle kicked in that haunted me in India. I am in Seoul for two weeks and now the value of the resources and time spent are coming into question. Not from others but from within my own un-renewed mind.

The other morning I woke up at 2:36 a.m.. Being in jet lag recovery mode I was wide awake so I got up and read Psalm 23:6. “ Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” The Holy Spirit was showing me how His goodness and mercy had followed me through this recent trip to India and South Korea. One of my internal struggles during this trip was questioning my value. There is a cost of finances, time and personal sacrifice that goes into a trip such as this and I had to press through on a number of occasions regarding God’s calling and direction to send me.

Can you find safe drive save life

Safe drive, save life

The drive safe save life slogan is very popular signage on the back of many Kolkata buses, trucks and taxis. For some reason, the slogan finally stood out to me on my way to the Kolkata airport. The traffic was heavy, the Uber driver was pleasant but knew very little English so I had time to be alone with my thoughts.