Christcore.

It’s been ages. Hi.

I’ve just had a cool chat with one inspiring and encouraging dude who had some questions to ask me about my adventure and what’s going on, I thought I’d put them here and just try to answer them myself because I’m good like that.

Are you really going?

I’m that guy that has a MILLION ideas and never does any of them, or, I get super fired up and only end up spending like 40 minutes on it then I move onto something else. This isn’t like that, I can’t back out of it;

A) Because I’ve paid for tickets and a deposit, I’ve sold off a ton of stuff to make money and I’ve taken donations towards it - if I didn’t think I was going, I wouldn’t have done any of that.

B) Because I’ve said I’m going, I’ve told WAYY to many people that i’m going and if I don’t i’ll actually look like the biggest dickhead.

It’s going to happen, I don’t care if the money doesn’t come in - I’ll go get a GE loan and pay that off when I get back but it’s going to happen either way. Ya dig?

It kinda bugs me that people doubt if I’m actually going to go or not, what’s worse is I don’t know who asked and I probably won’t find out. It makes me want to get there more so now because I hate asshole nay sayers and It gets me a bit fired up.

I’m learning who is a liar and who isn’t lately, there’s a lot of people that before I was actually going said “yeah I’ll sponsor you, bro!” and now that it’s actually happening they’re nowhere to be found - it’s cool to see who is actually a man of their word or who isn’t.

There’s 3 and a bit weeks to go, the airport will be a little bittersweet but a Big “F U” to people who didn’t believe it.

Japan in 40 days, can’t tell you how excited I am…Well I could but it wouldn’t be very fun for you?

16 hour flight will be lame but totally keen to jam through it and hit Japan in april! YEEAAHHHH

or not I’ll fit in there well. I’m a bit nervous but that’s all to be expect, right?

I’ve been stressing a bunch about this all (ywam tokyo dts, health, finance, youth, life in general etc) and I’ve had to look to my close friends for support and some encouragement, today was a really bad day for that. I had a couple of people say some pretty negative things that just blew me out of the water and made me question where we stand in terms of our relationships as friends.

I’ve realized this evening that it’s really only God that we can constantly rely on, He will NEVER leave nor forsake us - unlike people who will do it at the drop of a hat, the whisper of a forked tongue or a chance to gain. It’s hard to find friends with real character and build a real relationship like those shown to us in the bible (i.e david and Jonothan).

We don’t live in a time where serving others, to look out for those you care for and to have the courage to tell someone that they’re in the wrong. It’s a pretty shitty condition to be honest and it leaves me dazzled - no wonder anti-depressants are the number one prescribed medicine now.

Think about who you care for, do you care for them or what they have? do you think about what’s best for them or best for you? and last but not least are you for them in all they do (provided it isn’t against the law or crazy) - if not, get lost.

Cheers

So I’ve got my references done and ready to send and the only thing stopping me from getting accepted now is the medical exam. The questions are pretty easy and I know i’ll pass them (although I’m not exactly the fittest person around I can walk and don’t have any on going health problems) but the part I’m really not looking forward to is the blood test.

I’m a sucker for being scared of needles, I just hate the feeling of that little pinch then knowing your bloods bubbling out into this creepy little vial. But whatever I guess, it has to be done!

I’m just reminded of what Jesus must have felt, knowing He was going to attone for the world (don’t get me wrong - I’m not comparing myself to Jesus and this is nothing close to that) and that anxiety He must have felt beforehand.

Submit those fears! YEAAAHH.

Hey! Got a sweet e-mail and chat with this guy John from YWAM Japan about my application, I’ve gotta send in a medical cert signed by a doctor and also have to get some references done then I’m on my way! :)

I’m going to start typing up some fundraising ideas and getting things a bit more together before march rolls around and march is going to be seriously the busiest time of my life! ah well. I’ll update this a bit more in-depth tomorrow.

Rapture Ruckus, New World Son and Jury and the Saints concert tonight and it was pretty good, loved New World Son but the venue sound crew were so amature - it was WAYYY too loud!

For Jesus, For Japan!

Holy, Holy is the King of Kings. Worthy is the lamb to be praised, worthy is the lamb.

Jesus is AWESOME. Mean night of prayer time and singing.

So pretty much was pinged with an e-mail from the missions group I was going to go to Japan with telling me I had to pay an amazingly high number (I won’t say what but it’s a years wages in NZ) and I just couldn’t fathom raising, earning and finding support to cover that. Not because God couldn’t provide because I know He could, because I couldn’t even start to imagine taking that away from the community.

I’ve switched game plans and gone with a shorter trip with a different group (YWAM Tokyo) and I’ve just sent my application off - the fees are a lot less and they mirror costs and estimates for the region in terms of schooling, rent and food. I’m really excited and I’m glad God shut the door on the other group as this is one I hadn’t look into as much but really really like.

It’s going to be a hard couple of months, I know I’m going to be tested and rely on the Lord in everything I do. I don’t doubt God has His hand in this matter and is using this opportunity to grow and expand our relationship together. I’ve got to start fundraising soon and it’s a number I can’t reach without the help of those around me and Gods provision and blessing but it’s all part of the journey!

Challenge #1 Introduce yourself.

My names Anthony Boyd and I’m a 21 year old Male from Te Awamutu New zealand. I like music, friends, gaming, talking and hanging out with peeps but most of all enjoy my time with Jesus. I’ve got a massive heart for Japan and hope to be an english teacher in the land of the rising sun one day.

#1 down, thanks.

If you’re keen on supporting financially or becoming a part of the prayer team please hit me up anytime!