Day 6: Thursday

I had a dream last night that I actually remembered. Our team was passing Nava around from person to person taking care of her and when they handed her to me, she looked up and said (mind you, she doesn't actually speak at all in reality), "I don't know why you are so worried; you do this so naturally." And then I woke up. It really has seemed like a message for the team that we are doing well in ministry sharing it like we have and that it's really about being naturally supernatural.

Today we met with a man named Yu at the Starbucks in Sunshine City and got to hear about his vision for the entertainment industry and his life. That was really phenomenal and a lot of fun to be discussing art as ministry and then having the opportunity to prophesy and encourage him in his goals and gifts.

This afternoon we came to a church we were invited to kind of last minute and had an afternoon session where we taught on soaking in God's presence and rest. After a break for dinner, we are doing another session to activate them in prayer/healing. Three from our group went to an art cafe--I haven't heard how that went yet. My world is expanding. I would not have thought that I was so prejudiced or self-righteous as to believe that my culture was superior to another--but there it is. I never would have said so or even believed it until I realize that I have felt up to now that I was "humoring" them in imitating their customs. Instead, I realize that different really is that--different. There are reasons and/or simple patterns of habit for their ways of life the same as in my life. I thank the Lord for this revelation and know that it's completely to my benefit because an open mind carries wisdom while a closed mind stagnates.
I have no idea if I am even making sense because I am so tired. I apologize if I am rambling or not making any sense. Good night, once again, friends.

Day 5: Wednesday

'Twas an early morning today... a quick breakfast and we launched out the door to go to Tokyo Bible School where we enjoyed worship with them (in Japanese!) and then led a service. I taught on how God speaks to us (prophesy) and then we had a fire tunnel and a prophesied over the new students. That was probably my favorite time so far, getting to enjoy the children's heart for God, share in their fun, and love on them and be loved back. They are some of the most beautiful people.

We spent the afternoon grabbing a lovely Japanese lunch and then enjoyed people-watching at Starbucks from our second-story vantage. The intersection in front of the train station is crazy! The cars will be going crazy, stopping only for their red-lights when suddenly every one has had a turn, all the lights go red, and the pedestrians cross in a human tsunami! People flood the street and all you can see is business suits and plenty of snazzy Tokyo fashion.

In the late afternoon, Donn, Joanna, and I met up with some ladies at Waseda University to pass out flyers for their weekly Bible study and then shared some stories from school, a few testimonies, and heard about what called them to their respective ministries. We snagged a bit to eat at a little eatery where I tried mincemeat and ginger in (obviously) rice. The women we met were such warriors and I was truly humbled to be able to join them. It was really cool to feel like I was taking an intercessory stand for the education mountain of influence that I am called to.

Now, I'm showered and happy (I just talked to my family!!) so I think I'm gonna grab some much needed sleep. Pray for refreshment and energy... we still have five solid days! Over halfway through and still enjoying this captivating country.