In Which I Share My New Favorite Hymn
I could listen to this on repeat forever.
You should too.
In Which I Think A Lot About Appearance
So, I've been thinking a lot about my appearance. You may have guessed this from the title.
To be honest, I don't think I've ever had the confidence to look how I've always wanted to. This may come as a surprise to my family, but I've always wanted the funky hair and even some of the piercings. (There is a way to not look awful but still have facial piercings, I believe). Mostly, I have an incredible fear of man, especially of my family. I love you guys to death, but we as a family are not always the least judgmental of those who do have piercings or funny hair. It took my sister getting her ear pierced before I finally got mine done, even though I secretly wanted one for forever.
I've also been thinking about my appearance in regards to the future. At this current time, I do believe God is calling me to missions. Specifically, He has rekindled in me love for Japan. (I know my family is shocked by this development. ....Not.) I have been praying and thinking about this for a while now, wondering who exactly God wants me to reach when I go. I had a bit of a revelation about this a couple days ago, and I think it's these guys.
For those who don't know, these are just two of the pictures you see if you google "harajuku style". Harajuku is an area in Tokyo known for its street fashion. Youths come to hang out dressed in crazy styles; a lot of them hope to get their picture taken by tourists. When I look at these pictures, I just think, "Man, I want to hang out with them, get to know them, love them!" Japan is a country that struggles with depression and suicide. Actually, if you have time, you should go to www.ywamtokyo.com and watch the video they have on the main page. It's heartbreaking how lost Japan is.
To tie this post together, perhaps the reason I've always wanted that blue hair is God planned to use a blue-haired Rachael to be able to reach these guys. Somehow, I don't think I'd get very far as I am now. I think it'd be harder to build initial trust, especially because I'd be a foreigner.
Anyway, it's time for lectures, but I'd thought I'd share some thoughts!
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