The Graceful Journey

 Have you ever owned a guinea pig? Or even just watched one closely? I used to have one.      Guinea pigs are adorable little creatures, but they’re also quite nervous by nature. When you first bring one home, it runs away, hides in corners, and won’t come near you. It doesn’t trust you—not yet. But as days go by, you keep feeding it. You speak gently. You hold it with care. Slowly, it starts to recognize you. Then one day, it does something amazing—it lets you hold it without fear. That’s trust .  What This Teaches Us About God      Our relationship with God often begins with fear or hesitation. We keep our distance. We hide behind busy routines, doubts, or past wounds. We don’t understand what He’s doing. Sometimes we even wonder, “Is it safe to trust Him?” But He keeps showing up.  He feeds our soul with grace. He speaks gently through His Word. He reaches out—not to control us, but to draw us near. And slowly, if we let Him, our h...

           Testimony of a Student Canvasser             I’m truly grateful that God gave me the opportunity to join the canvassing program during this summer break. We began our mission in early May in Bogor, and by early June, we continued canvassing in Bandung because the books we previously brought had all been sold out.           There are countless ways God showed His goodness throughout this journey—far too many to share them all. But I would like to tell you one experience that deeply touched me, and I hope it can encourage and strengthen your faith as well.           Back in Bogor, we usually went out to canvass from 8 AM until 4 PM in business areas filled with office buildings. Many of these places had security guards, and most of the time, we weren’t allowed to go in and offer books. One day, I met a kind gardener who was very friendly to me. Althoug...

 Testimony of a Student Canvasser                    I am deeply grateful to God for the opportunity to join a canvassing program with our team. Although I was nervous at first—especially since this was my first time going door to door to offer books—I was blessed to be surrounded by supportive teammates. Some had already gained experience in how to approach people respectfully and kindly, which helped ease my fears.           My first assignment was in the city of Bandung. That day, I was paired with our supervisor and a fellow student. I observed closely how they interacted with people, how they spoke, and how they introduced the books. I tried to follow their example, even though my words were still limited. Step by step, and with silent prayers in my heart, I began to grow in confidence—entering homes, small businesses, and shopfronts, all with the hope of planting seeds of hope through l...

   By: A Student of Canvasser             When I first joined the canvassing program, I felt nervous and unsure, especially when speaking to strangers. However, with guidance and practice, I gradually learned how to greet people, introduce myself, and present the books we were offering. Although I made mistakes at the beginning, I was encouraged when someone accepted a book. That moment gave me confidence and a sense of mission.           Throughout the journey, I met many different kinds of people. Some were very open and supportive, while others had questions or concerns. These experiences taught me how to listen patiently, respond kindly, and always represent Christ with humility and grace. I realized that our role is to share faithfully and trust God with the results.           There was a moment that tested my perspective. Someone gave me money and said not to “beg anymore.” T...

By: A Student of Canvasser        During the recent Eid holiday, I joined a canvassing program in Bandung with a passionate team of fellow missionaries. I was excited—but one day, I woke up feeling unwell. My head was heavy, my body weak, and my spirit low. I wanted to rest, but something in me whispered, "Go—not for yourself, but for the team, especially the first timers who need encouragement."           By midday, my body gave in, and I had to rest in the car. I closed my eyes and prayed quietly for strength. After a short rest and a light meal, I felt a little better. I hadn’t sold a single book yet—only handed out a few tracts—but my heart longed to make a true connection. So I prayed, “Lord, where is that soul? Please lead me to them.”           That prayer renewed me. Soon, I met a man sitting alone by the roadside. He was unemployed, recently injured by a car battery, homeless, and deeply burdened. I...

          One day, I was out walking, distributing the books we were selling. Along the way, I came across a woman who owned a small street-side shop. I approached her and offered the books I had. After I shared what they were about, she looked at me and said, “Actually, I’m really interested in one of these books. But I honestly don’t have any money right now. I just reopened my shop today after being closed for a long time, and it’s still early in the morning so haven’t made any sales yet.”           In that moment, I could tell she genuinely wanted the book. I sensed that she needed it. So, I made a decision: I would give it to her as a gift. To me, her hunger for the message was more important than the money. At first, she refused. She felt bad, knowing I was selling the books. But I gently reassured her, “It’s okay. I’m happy to give it to you.” I didn’t linger. I smiled and continued walking, praying quietly as I went, “L...

           Canvassing is a ministry that has shaped me deeply— building my character, strengthening me mentally and spiritually. I used to be just a participant, but this time, God called me to lead. I felt completely unworthy and doubted my ability to guide others. But through the encouragement of godly friends and the strength I found in His Word, I surrendered and allowed God to use me.           When I started searching for a location, I aimed for a strategic spot in the city center. I found one, confirmed everything, and informed the team that we would stay there.  But just two days before the program began, the owner suddenly canceled our reservation. I was shocked. Discouraged. I asked God, “Where will I bring them now? What should I do?”      That’s when my parents offered their home. It wasn’t ideal, it was far from the city, but I had no other option. I was grateful they were willing to help....

—  Jeremiah 30:17 (NIV) But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord."           In 2023, I had an experience I never expected: I fractured my right big toe. I’m truly thankful that it wasn’t too serious, but it was still enough to teach me some deep and meaningful lessons.           During the healing process, I still felt pain, swelling, and inflammation. In fact, there were times when the pain felt even worse than when the injury first happened. I started to worry, “Is it getting worse?” But after learning more, I found out that what I was feeling was actually normal. It’s part of the healing process when the bones are reconnecting and the body is doing its job. That gave me peace of mind.           And then it hit me: maybe this doesn’t just apply to physical injuries. Maybe it’s the same when we’re healing from something emotional, mental, or even spiritual. ...

       One day, I was walking from our house to the garden. I passed by some buckets like the ones in the picture. Nearby, there was a spring—a natural water source—that never stops flowing. The water keeps coming out of the pipe, whether it's the dry season or the rainy season.      The water is often used to water the plants, wash things outside, and for other simple needs.  In the picture, we can see buckets  of different sizes. If these buckets are placed under the spring, they will be filled according to their capacity. When a container is full, the water keeps flowing, but it will overflow.  I tried to take a lesson from this, and this verse came to my mind:  2 Korintus 9:8   (KJV) : "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work."      Those buckets are like our hearts. What size of bucket are we willing to bring ...

           Another meaningful lesson I learned from my leader's absence is the art of waiting for his return. It has been almost three months since our leader left us. During this time, many things have made me feel that he should return soon. Every day, I long for his return, and sometimes I even dream that he has come back, which fills me with great joy.           Another reason why I eagerly await his return is because he has repeatedly said that he will definitely come back. Although the exact day is uncertain, but that day will come, and it will be soon. In waiting for his return, I don’t just sit idle all day hoping that the day will come, but I must continue to carry out the responsibilities assigned to me until he comes.           I then began to think about my attitude toward the return of Jesus which is his second coming. Do I long for His coming day by day? What is it that make...

          Since my leader left and it will take quite some time for them to return, I have been entrusted to take over his position as the temporary leader at our school. This is something new and not easy at all at least for me, but I am very grateful because I have colleague who help me in leading. In this experience, I have learned many new things, and as a result, I feel truly blessed.          In this opportunity, I have gained an understanding of 'ownership'. By living here, I have a very decent, beautiful, and comfortable place to stay. I have healthy food that is always available on the dining table every day. I have an abundance of clean water, a vehicle I can use, money for daily needs, a washing machine for my dirty clothes, and a water heater for bathing (since we live in a mountainous area, it’s quite cold), and many other things that I cannot mention one by one.           I ...

            💬We have all experienced waiting for an answer to our prayers. Maybe right now we are also waiting for answers to the prayers we’ve made. Some have been waiting for a week, a month, a year, 5 years, or even many years.            Waiting is not always easy, but it is good for us. While we wait, we can gain many experiences with God. In those waiting moments, we are actually going through a beautiful process where we learn to accept God's will in response to the prayers we have made.           Before sharing this testimony, I have obtained permission from the person involved, and I hope this experience will be a blessing to those who read this. 😊           When I was little, my father was unconverted. He lived only for himself and his friends. He used to be a heavy smoker, a drinker, a gambler, and even used illegal drugs. My dad rarely came...

     Following Jesus, the sweetest experience comes in the middle of life’s difficulties. We know that in this world, we will face many hard moments that can make us feel discouraged. But it’s a completely different experience when we walk with Jesus! 💜      Without removing the pain that we are experiencing, but by involving Him in that experience, we will find sweetness within it, and that alone is more than enough to restore our spirit!💪😇      One time, I had to make a very hard decision : 'God or family,' in terms of my life’s calling. I clearly remember that night, feeling a heavy heart because of how much I loved my family, and I knew that God understood how deep my love for them. At the same time, I wanted to follow the calling God had given me. 😭 That night, God reminded me of this verse : Matthew 10:37 (NIV): "Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more th...

          Many things are happening currently, but I am so grateful for all the experiences that have come my way recently. I will share a little bit at a time and share the valuable lessons I've learned that I can pass on to all of you. 😊      Two months ago, I faced a very interesting event where one of our students had to be sent home from the school. I can't go into detail, but what I want to share is how I was able to get through that very sad event. So, when we decided to send the student home, I felt very sad and it was a really difficult decision. In fact, even until today, I still regret that he had to leave. I tried several times to fight for this student to stay, but in the end, he still had to go. I hugged him and cried with a heavy heart as I let him go.      💕      The lesson I learned is that Jesus continuously strives to fight for me so that I may accept the salvation He has freely given an...

          Tonight such an interesting night for me.  I took for walk after i ate my supper. Somehow, the kids (our students where i am working at) were followed me, so I told them yes it's good that we do our digestive walk, I was so happy would able spent time with them. I turned on my hymns music while we walked, and 1 of the student had a headphone and listening to it. Somehow I asked him what kind of song do you listening to? he just laughed and I asked again, " can I try the headphone?" and when I put on the headphone on me it was worldly music , I was shock. And you know I was really don't know how to reacted and I was just freeze ( I know that this case is not  important for others, we have been teach our students about music and all the students know already that we don't listen to the worldly music here and they know what is the reason as well), the point is disobedient.      We have been  reminding them for many times...