Call to Him

I haven't written for awhile. I am not entirely sure where to begin.

I suppose, then, I will begin where I am now and work my way backward.

(That may prove to be awkward for the layout of the blog, but I am not going to be controlled by technology's ways!!)

Note: I am currently listening to requiems, alone in my apartment, a kitten mewing around me, (claws flying out every other moment,) while the sound of Tianjin's traffic continues honking, chugging, and moving.

My heart sorrows for the souls of China.
For the souls in Tianjin.

(HALLELUJAH!!)

Why won't the Father bring all of them under His arms?
Why won't He quickly open their eyes?

I want this sorrow.
This is good.

We SHOULD sorrow for all souls in all parts of the earth that do not turn and seek His face. (That do not turn and glorify His name.)

I am reminded of the book, "Words to Winners of Souls." If you know Him, read it.

It speaks of not being content and not resigning yourself to His "sovereignty" in the matter of lost souls.

Though we know that He is sovereign and chooses those He will save, "Words" exhorts us (His followers,) to press on for souls all the more.

(I wish I had the book with me so I could elaborate further!!!)

I have prayed that would be true of my life -- that I would SORROW for souls.

I sorrowed for souls in the US.

I was concerned that I was not so sorrowful for these souls in China.

He is changing my heart attitude.

I hope that you will be thinking of those souls here.

I am only getting acquainted with Tianjin. I don't know Tianjin yet.
I do not know the rest of China.
I do not (and will not) know China as a whole.

But, from what I have seen of some of the people in Tianjin, (people my age,) is that they have reached a level of comfort that makes them forget their need for dependence.

The desire for things and riches is strong.
(This does not come only with the influence of the West, it is promoted in the family structure so that the child will be able to take care of the parents when they are old and because success brings honor to the family.) Why not reach and chase after the best?

They speak of philosophers, they speak of luck, and fortune. They want to have a good time.

Ecclesiastes.

Man is the "same" (yes, yes) in every country and in every century...

Nothing new is under the sun.

Enjoy your youth, young man! Let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things Gd will bring you into judgment.

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before [...] "the silver cord is snapped, or the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is shattered at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern, and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to Gd who gave it."

Judgment.
Babel.
Lostness.
Hope.
Restoration.
Unity.
Worldwide worship.

Western way to see these: against each other; contrary; disjointed
Eastern way to see these: reflection; two parts in the whole; joined

This living stone within the gatherings of Asia greet you.

May many more living stones [soon] be quarried.