His Kingdom

"He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in. He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing."
Isaiah 40:22-23

I was reading this passage the other day while having my quiet time on the roof of our building. It really hit me that the kingdom I've been trying to building is nothing. The Lord's kingdom is so much higher than anything I can imagine. I was reading my "expectations" that I had written the other day and realized that many of them haven't come true. But I'm learning that God's timing is best. Just because he doesn't answer my prayers the way I want or in the timing I want doesn't mean He's not in charge. This verse made me realize that His plans are so much higher. I may never see the "results" of this CCP, but that's ok, because it's not about my recognition.
It's been quite a different week from the other weeks we've been here. It was so wonderful to have our friend Antonia join us to church. We also got to visit Hillsong Church on Sunday night. It was great music, but I realized how their music impacts me so much more more in my room in worship to Jesus. However, I'm really glad we got to experience the church.
We began our Mercy Ministries and on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday we helped out at a Soup Kitchen called Newtown Mission. It has been such a blessing to be a part of this ministry. Pastor Brian is in charge and has such a great heart for all of the people. Wednesday I talked/listened :) to an 80 year old Greek lady for 2 hours. She teared up when she started talking about praying to God the Father. My heart was broken for her sweet spirit. It was such a blessing to spend time with her. We got to go to their church service on Thursday night which totally busted down my stereotypes of the Body of Christ. All races, ages, and backgrounds gathered together.
Friday I went to a Chinese bible study with my friend, Cassie from church. The students were so sweet and welcoming to us "Americans." The man and his wife who led the ministry are 80 and still selflessly serving Jesus. I pray that I will be that faithful to the work of Christ my whole life. We split up into small groups, and the thought of it blows my mind. Here I was in a group of Christians led by an Indian man, with a Korean girl and a Chinese guy in Australia. The kingdom of God has no certain face to it! God is so wonderful. I'm so thankful for all I've been learning.
Be praying for our friend, Abbey, who's in ICU. We got to visit her today and she seems to be getting a little better. Also be praying for our last week here. It's going to be a hard transition going back to the states, so be praying for the Lord to sustain us. God is so Good! Love you all.