I am leaving in less than a week, and as a going away present from Australia, God has blessed me with the privilege of seeing something beautiful and life-giving.

This week I found out that one of my friends here decided to accept Christ!

I don't know her all too well, but hearing her story made the tears of joy just fall down my face. Words such as elation, joy, happiness, excitement and overwhelmed don't even begin to describe what I felt tonight. Seeing someone choose to start a relationship with Jesus, to witness the beginning of the best journey one could ever embark on, to realize that new life has been given...

I can't even properly contemplate my thoughts in a coherent, understandable way. Because every time I try to think about it, I just stop. And smile at the wonder that just happened. And praise Jesus.

Her joy is so overflowing that it pours onto me, the angel's rejoicing is so loud it rings all around me. And I have an image of our Father smiling down at all this, whispering in her ear, "I chose you."

Oh my Jesus you are so beautiful. Oh my God I am speechless at the thought of your grace and faithfulness.

And I'll stand in awe of You,
And I'll let my words be few,
Jesus I am so in love with You.