Today in Father Heart of God day 3, we listened to one of Taylor Swift's songs. The song was written to Kanye West in response to how he rudely interrupted her during an award show when she won the best video award. It just shows how to find it in our hearts to forgive people selflessly and it also contains a lot of life lessons and wise words so here are the lyrics:
I guess you really did it this time
Left yourself in your war path
Lost your balance on a tight rope
Lost your mind trying to get it back
Wasn't it easier in your lunchbox days
Always a bigger bed to crawl into
Wasn't it beautiful when you believed
In everything And everybody believed in you
Chorus
It's alright
Just wait and see your string
Of lights are still bright to me Oh
Who you are is not where you've been
You're still an innocent (x2)
Did some things you can't speak of
But tonight you live it all again
You wouldn't be shattered on the floor now
If only you had seen what you know now then
Wasn't it easier in your firefly catchin days
When everything out of reach
Someone bigger brought down to you
Wasn't it beautiful
Running wild til' you fell asleep
Before the monsters catch up to you
Chorus
It's alright
Just wait and see your string of
Lights are still bright to me Oh
Who you are is not where you've been
You're still an innocent
It's okay
Life is a tough crowd
32 and still growing up now
Who you are is not what you did
You're still an innocent
Time turns flames to embers
You'll have new Septembers
Everyone of us has messed up too
Lights change like the weather
I hope you remember today is
Never too late to be brand new
Ohhhhhh
Chorus
It's alright
Just wait and see your string
Of lights are still bright to me
Oh who you are is not where you've been
You're still an innocent
It's ok Life is a tough crowd
32 and still growing up now
Who you are is not what you did
You're still an innocent(x1)
Lost your balance on a tight rope
It's never too late to get it back
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Shout outs!
Shout out to my awesome Auntie Keri! Happy Birthday and I hope you had/have a fantastic day!!
oh and..
Shout out to Bo for being just plain awesome and such a talented and hardworking football player and because you asked for a shout out so you better be reading this... and I hope you remember me when you're famous and the new Old Spice man, just saying.
oh and..
Shout out to Bo for being just plain awesome and such a talented and hardworking football player and because you asked for a shout out so you better be reading this... and I hope you remember me when you're famous and the new Old Spice man, just saying.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Prayer Walk
I'm apologizing in advance about how scattered and unorganized this blog post is going to be, I just have lots to say :)
This morning we had to wake up at 7 am and meet in the backyard for a quick prayer meeting and just to bless each other's day. It was a nice, refreshing way to start the day. It was hard to get up and be ready to go by 7, but it was worth it. We are required to do this every day for the rest of our time here Tuesday through Friday, so that's something to look forward to. Devotion pays off.
Yesterday our DTS group went to a place in Newcastle where prostitution is very common. If anyone was unaware, prostitution is legal in Australia, so most, if not all, of the women are there by choice. Our leaders have spoken to a few of the women and they have said that they are there because they feel like they have nothing else aside from that life; that they have no other home and nowhere else to go.
So we went on something called a "prayer walk" where we drove down to a specific brothel and just walked around it and walked around the park where a lot of prostitution takes place. A brothel is a building where their "work" takes place. So we prayed before we headed down there and then split into groups of three or four and just prayed and walked around the building. God is powerful and you could really feel him working while we were walking and praying. As I was walking, I just felt so heavy and sad and dark, so praying over this building was a wonderful feeling. While we were standing there a man walked out of the building and it was really awkward, but at the same time, he looked ashamed and like he knew what he was doing was frowned upon and wrong, so we prayed for him as well. Half of our group went to the soup kitchen last night after dinner, but I am going next week so that is something really exciting for me, but I am also quite nervous so pray about me for that and that I'm able to do a lot for a lot of forgotten people.
When we went to Woolsworth today (our local grocery and everything else store) and my leader bought my roommate and I a drink called ginger beer, which was different, but totally awesome. I bought little crunchies for all of the Americans that aren't blessed with God's gift to man in a chocolate bar... and all of them LOVED it (of course)! I also had a cheese burger from Macdonalds here (which they call "Macca's) and I have to admit, it was better than back home.
I prayed a lot about where to go on outreach and I know now where God wants me to be so I'm super pumped about that. Our leaders are announcing our outreach teams sometime this week, so that will be exciting to know who we will be on our teams. In preparation for our outreach, we were assigned a homework assignment where we have to pick 20 people to email or contact about why I am here and what God is doing in my life and I'm also required to ask for prayer support and financial support that I need. I don't know how comfortable I feel doing this because I don't like asking for anything, but we will see where this leads me. If anyone prays about it and feels like God is leading them to support me financially for my outreach (which is $3400 AUS) then just email me at rebecca_loree@live.ca and we can chat, or send a cheque in my name to:
Rebecca Loree
PO Box 162
The Junction, NSW 2291
AUSTRALIA
It would be so greatly appreciated. I would really appreciate prayer as well as I feel like it goes a long, long way. Thanks everyone.
Here's a few tests to take, it helps answer a lot of questions we may have about ourselves, so take a few minutes out of your day and take them! Also, this is the bible verse that has gotten me through the past couple of days:
"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalms 23:1-6
Tests:
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/questions/questions.cfm
http://www.ldpride.net/learning-style-test.html
http://strengths.gallup.com/110440/About-StrengthsFinder-2.aspx
And here is the link for the youth street program that I will be staffing on Saturdays!
http://www.youth.st/public/home.html
Here is the link for the actual program I am doing and a whole bunch of DTS's that are available!
http://ywamnewcastle.com/
This week we are learning about "The Father Heart of God" and so far it has been amazing (from just ONE day), so I will keep you guys posted on how it goes and what I learn! Have a great and blessed week everyone :)
This morning we had to wake up at 7 am and meet in the backyard for a quick prayer meeting and just to bless each other's day. It was a nice, refreshing way to start the day. It was hard to get up and be ready to go by 7, but it was worth it. We are required to do this every day for the rest of our time here Tuesday through Friday, so that's something to look forward to. Devotion pays off.
Yesterday our DTS group went to a place in Newcastle where prostitution is very common. If anyone was unaware, prostitution is legal in Australia, so most, if not all, of the women are there by choice. Our leaders have spoken to a few of the women and they have said that they are there because they feel like they have nothing else aside from that life; that they have no other home and nowhere else to go.
So we went on something called a "prayer walk" where we drove down to a specific brothel and just walked around it and walked around the park where a lot of prostitution takes place. A brothel is a building where their "work" takes place. So we prayed before we headed down there and then split into groups of three or four and just prayed and walked around the building. God is powerful and you could really feel him working while we were walking and praying. As I was walking, I just felt so heavy and sad and dark, so praying over this building was a wonderful feeling. While we were standing there a man walked out of the building and it was really awkward, but at the same time, he looked ashamed and like he knew what he was doing was frowned upon and wrong, so we prayed for him as well. Half of our group went to the soup kitchen last night after dinner, but I am going next week so that is something really exciting for me, but I am also quite nervous so pray about me for that and that I'm able to do a lot for a lot of forgotten people.
When we went to Woolsworth today (our local grocery and everything else store) and my leader bought my roommate and I a drink called ginger beer, which was different, but totally awesome. I bought little crunchies for all of the Americans that aren't blessed with God's gift to man in a chocolate bar... and all of them LOVED it (of course)! I also had a cheese burger from Macdonalds here (which they call "Macca's) and I have to admit, it was better than back home.
I prayed a lot about where to go on outreach and I know now where God wants me to be so I'm super pumped about that. Our leaders are announcing our outreach teams sometime this week, so that will be exciting to know who we will be on our teams. In preparation for our outreach, we were assigned a homework assignment where we have to pick 20 people to email or contact about why I am here and what God is doing in my life and I'm also required to ask for prayer support and financial support that I need. I don't know how comfortable I feel doing this because I don't like asking for anything, but we will see where this leads me. If anyone prays about it and feels like God is leading them to support me financially for my outreach (which is $3400 AUS) then just email me at rebecca_loree@live.ca and we can chat, or send a cheque in my name to:
Rebecca Loree
PO Box 162
The Junction, NSW 2291
AUSTRALIA
It would be so greatly appreciated. I would really appreciate prayer as well as I feel like it goes a long, long way. Thanks everyone.
Here's a few tests to take, it helps answer a lot of questions we may have about ourselves, so take a few minutes out of your day and take them! Also, this is the bible verse that has gotten me through the past couple of days:
"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalms 23:1-6
Tests:
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/questions/questions.cfm
http://www.ldpride.net/learning-style-test.html
http://strengths.gallup.com/110440/About-StrengthsFinder-2.aspx
http://www.youth.st/public/home.html
Here is the link for the actual program I am doing and a whole bunch of DTS's that are available!
http://ywamnewcastle.com/
This week we are learning about "The Father Heart of God" and so far it has been amazing (from just ONE day), so I will keep you guys posted on how it goes and what I learn! Have a great and blessed week everyone :)
Thursday, 6 October 2011
I Rejoice in This Divine Romance
Just to start off... if any of you feel the need to write me an awesome letter or send me Canadian stuff (aka chocolate cause we don't have reeces pieces or wonder bars here that would be fantastic) here is my address!
Rebecca Loree
PO Box 162
The Junction, NSW 2291
AUSTRALIA
Everything with me is going good, I'm having regular stomach, neck, and head pain, and hopping up on advil BUT the verse "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13 is keeping me going right now with everything going on! I'm struggling with a little homesickness, a little anxiousness and not really knowing what my plan is here and the purpose that God has for me here, but I'm hearing a bit from Him and trying to put it together day by day and in my time along with Him.
In lecture, we watched a video about young child brides which I wanted to post here, but it was really heavy, but maybe I will just to give everyone a real sense about why I am here and the difference I want to make. If you watch this and feel deeply sad and angry like I did please pray for these women and the men and essentially, the whole situation as it's heartbreaking. I warn it's a strong message and hard to watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYleXcpbzKY
Just a nice quote for the day
"The one who will be with you in eternity has promised to be with you in every moment of your journey until forever is finally your home."
Everyone should check out these websites and links.. especially the second one and take the time to read it, it will open your eyes to a lot of things you didn't know was going on in this world, just like it opened mine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBDLAZFLfIM
http://www.fallingwhistles.com/story/?keepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=575&width=960
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48-Li7lIfA
I've been praying a lot about where God wants me to go for our outreach and I will be posting later next week with the result! The options are either Toowoomba Australia for two week and then Cambodia or Latvia and then Russia. The reason we are going is consistent with both places as the "Compassion DTS" is to deal with a lot of human trafficking issues, but Cambodia will consist of a lot of orphanages and children, HIV positive women, children, families, etc., working in the slums, homes with women who have previously been involved in prostitution, possibly teaching english, and working in hospice homes.
Cambodia is extremely cheap so a LOT of men travel there with the intent of preying on younger children and purchasing them to use for whatever they want. It's so sad, extremely heartbreak, but very, very real and that's why we are being sent there. Cambodia and those men need Jesus.
Now, Russia on the other hand, will not be so much focused on orphanages etc. In Russia, there is a LOT of human trafficking, so the team that is sent there will be working with a ministry called Freedom 61. They will be working with an organization called Wings for Wheels, which works with disabled youth help believe in themselves and overcome their struggles. This group will be in Latvia for 6 weeks and then Moscow for 4 weeks working with homeless people and spending a lot of time in the Red Light District. I think the Red Light District would be extremely difficult, but really life changing and fulfilling.
So those are my two options so we'll see where God takes me!
In lecture today we also learned about worship and the purpose behind it, which I loved because that is my favourite part about church and it just makes me feel peaceful and content. Well, I'm running out of time and things to say, but there will be more, trust me :) Hope everyone is awesome! Love you all.
Rebecca Loree
PO Box 162
The Junction, NSW 2291
AUSTRALIA
Everything with me is going good, I'm having regular stomach, neck, and head pain, and hopping up on advil BUT the verse "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13 is keeping me going right now with everything going on! I'm struggling with a little homesickness, a little anxiousness and not really knowing what my plan is here and the purpose that God has for me here, but I'm hearing a bit from Him and trying to put it together day by day and in my time along with Him.
In lecture, we watched a video about young child brides which I wanted to post here, but it was really heavy, but maybe I will just to give everyone a real sense about why I am here and the difference I want to make. If you watch this and feel deeply sad and angry like I did please pray for these women and the men and essentially, the whole situation as it's heartbreaking. I warn it's a strong message and hard to watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYleXcpbzKY
Just a nice quote for the day
"The one who will be with you in eternity has promised to be with you in every moment of your journey until forever is finally your home."
Everyone should check out these websites and links.. especially the second one and take the time to read it, it will open your eyes to a lot of things you didn't know was going on in this world, just like it opened mine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBDLAZFLfIM
http://www.fallingwhistles.com/story/?keepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=575&width=960
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48-Li7lIfA
I've been praying a lot about where God wants me to go for our outreach and I will be posting later next week with the result! The options are either Toowoomba Australia for two week and then Cambodia or Latvia and then Russia. The reason we are going is consistent with both places as the "Compassion DTS" is to deal with a lot of human trafficking issues, but Cambodia will consist of a lot of orphanages and children, HIV positive women, children, families, etc., working in the slums, homes with women who have previously been involved in prostitution, possibly teaching english, and working in hospice homes.
Cambodia is extremely cheap so a LOT of men travel there with the intent of preying on younger children and purchasing them to use for whatever they want. It's so sad, extremely heartbreak, but very, very real and that's why we are being sent there. Cambodia and those men need Jesus.
Now, Russia on the other hand, will not be so much focused on orphanages etc. In Russia, there is a LOT of human trafficking, so the team that is sent there will be working with a ministry called Freedom 61. They will be working with an organization called Wings for Wheels, which works with disabled youth help believe in themselves and overcome their struggles. This group will be in Latvia for 6 weeks and then Moscow for 4 weeks working with homeless people and spending a lot of time in the Red Light District. I think the Red Light District would be extremely difficult, but really life changing and fulfilling.
So those are my two options so we'll see where God takes me!
In lecture today we also learned about worship and the purpose behind it, which I loved because that is my favourite part about church and it just makes me feel peaceful and content. Well, I'm running out of time and things to say, but there will be more, trust me :) Hope everyone is awesome! Love you all.
Day 2
Hey everyone, so today we had worship after breakfast and it was great and you could really feel God working through the people here and working through me. I was jealous of the people who were dancing because I know I will pay for the with super bad headaches for the few days after. I need to spend more time just being quiet and still and listening to what God is trying to say to me. I had a better sleep, but woke up with a bad headache and that happens a lot, and when it does it lasts most of the day so pray for me and for my neck pain as I find it a distraction and is a downer on my ability to have a really good time. I love the fact that there is so much tea here and we are able to drink it whenever we want, even during class! Sorry this isn't very detailed, but here are some pictures for you yay!
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| beach near my family's house! |
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| harbor bridge! |
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| View of Sydney! |
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| The Opera House |
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| Just hanging out |
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| Some of the YWAM ladies! |
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| nom nom nom |
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| "imaaa get chu" |
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| peacock trying to impress the female |
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| Jayna! |
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| My roommate Rachelle! |
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| Daniel |
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Private Blog
Okay everyone so I'm making my blog a private blog (sorry) so email me and you will have to make an account using your email (it's super easy to do) to see my blog BUT you don't have to actually start a blog :) So shoot me an email and I will make it so you can access my blog! I'll give it 24 hours so everyone can see this before I make it private.
email: rebecca_loree@live.ca
email: rebecca_loree@live.ca
Sunday, 2 October 2011
YWAM
I just realized that probably a lot of people don't quite know what YWAM is. Well it's a program that stands for Youth With A Mission and essentially it is a program that teaches young adults how to be disciples of God to nations all around the world. I have chosen Australia with an outreach to Cambodia. The first three months will be spent in Newcastle Australia where I will be attending classes and lectures learning the word of God and about His love so that when I am sent out into Cambodia I will have knowledge and be able to speak to others with wisdom. In Cambodia, the focus will be working with young women and young children who have been saved from the horrors of human trafficking. The classes I will be attending in Australia will prepare me for the struggles and heartaches that Cambodia will bring.
I leave today and I'm taking the train for about 2 hours or so up to Newcastle where I will meet my leaders and other students! I've been waiting for this day for a long time and I'm really excited for what's in store! I forgot to mention that I drove here in Oz two days ago, it was really weird driving on the other side of the car and other side of the road, but I caught on quick and it was actually really fun... and I'm still alive so that's a good thing! Anyways, I have to go pack up everything for the next part of my journey and I have to apologize to Christina for the lack of pictures, they will be up very soon as I should have internet on my OWN computer by tonight! I don't know how much free time I will have once school starts, but I'll try and keep this updated as much as possible! Bye for now xoxo
I leave today and I'm taking the train for about 2 hours or so up to Newcastle where I will meet my leaders and other students! I've been waiting for this day for a long time and I'm really excited for what's in store! I forgot to mention that I drove here in Oz two days ago, it was really weird driving on the other side of the car and other side of the road, but I caught on quick and it was actually really fun... and I'm still alive so that's a good thing! Anyways, I have to go pack up everything for the next part of my journey and I have to apologize to Christina for the lack of pictures, they will be up very soon as I should have internet on my OWN computer by tonight! I don't know how much free time I will have once school starts, but I'll try and keep this updated as much as possible! Bye for now xoxo
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