(From journal: December 27, 2001 10:22 PM)
I love how songs of worship can just serve as a reminder of how things really are. ÅgIÅfm forgiven because you were forsaken. IÅfm accepted, you were condemned. IÅfm alive and well, your spirit is within me because you died and rose again. Amazing love, how can it be that you my king would die for me. Amazing love, I know itÅfs true, itÅfs my joy to honor you. In all I do, I honor you.Åh Hearing this song, I was finally reminded of why I even came to the decision to come here. I thought I remembered yesterday as I was complaining and whining. ÅgIÅfm here to help save the people of Japan,Åh I would have said. And thatÅfs partly right as to my PURPOSE here. But itÅfs not the REASON why I decided to come here. ItÅfs funny how easily the most important things just slip out of my memory. My reason fuels my purpose, and so, they arenÅft one in the same. In case I ever forget again as to why IÅfm here in Japan and not in the comforts of my own home IÅfll lay it out straight right now. I case I ever ask myself, ÅgWhy am I here?Åh IÅfll have the answer right here. IÅfM HERE BECAUSE I LOVE JESUS.