A blank canvas and a sheer cliff jump This February 2013 school we are running our normal DTS with 3 different tracks; Ocean to Mount, Intimacy to Impacts and ANZAC; have students from 17 different nationalities and more students then we have had previously. Chuck in a new location and running a school by faith; because the fees are free. And you have a canvas that has a bit of paint here and there. You can’t quite see what the picture is but at the end of 5 months we will see I believe a journey of faith and testimonies of beauty, of love, of rejoicing and celebrations, of breakthroughs and profound success. As one of the speakers says if you’re loved by God and you love God back you are a profound success, all the rest is extra. DTS Update: The last few weeks since the school has started I have been so busy organising the hospitality team, making sure we have all the welcome baskets and enough rooms to accommodate all the 62 students plus staff. How amazing that God kept the door open for other students to join even though we had already started the school. Then to start learning about my new role as registrar, emailing people, organising speaker’s accommodation. Also restructuring with a team different things to make us more efficient. And it’s all to the Glory and Honour of Jesus; and in the midst I feel like I have been on a cliff face trying to find a part-time job to pay rent and pay for my expenses; struggling with not being able to provide for myself and relying on the kindness of others and the faithfulness of God. But that time of stress of jumping to an unreachable ledge, a hold in the craves; will soon be over, clarity is just around the corner. My hand almost has its grasp on a sustainable ledge. Oh how the clarity on how to do my job in YWAM with excellence, and to encourage those around me to strive for their best is coming. While all along journeying with my beloved by my side, speaking sweet truths to me, and showing his goodness by blessing me with hope. Testimonies: I want to share two testimonies that God has done for me actually only in the past few weeks. On a Saturday night moving into Sunday I watched a mini -series with a friend called North and South. It’s somewhat like pride and prejudice about a girl in the 1800’s and she fights for justice of those poorer than herself. The main guy is a factory owner and is a hard manager but there is a softness to him. The main girl’s first interaction with the main guy is somewhat abrasive and mean, so she creates a perception of who he is.And when he trys to propose she denies him. Throughout the movie the characters are faced with situations where their beliefs, work ethics and pride are challenged. Misunderstandings, rejection and social etiquette are a huge agenda. In the end they talk to each other and express their feelings of love and come to an understanding; how romantic. It reminds me so much of our relationship with Jesus. How even in this world where there is so much injustice and hurt Jesus reaches out his hand and calls our names; even if we reject him he still gives out his love and gives you a choice to come to him. Oh how his love for us is so great, it says in John that the fathers love is a huge torrent for his son, and that same love is also given to us from the Son and the Father. And we too also have the capacity to receive and give this same torrent of love. After finishing watching this movie I walked home with a smile of contentment and a giddy smile because I know I am loved, and have the privilege to love him back. That night at church after prophesy class I felt the spirit in me and got many visions about different things, Praise God. The preacher talked about breakthrough and being set free and gave an alter call, I went up the front and received prayer. I was prophesied over that I was made to break chains to be free, to fly and soar. That as I contend in prayer God really listens to me and that I will speak in front of authorities to heal, intercede and proclaim the Good News. I also got prayed for that God would breakthrough my faithlessness of trust in his provision for me. Soon after the church I got a missed call and it was a lady wanting me to come in for an interview. I have now had the interview and I have not been successful, but this will not let me be dis-hearted because I know that God has a plan for me and he will provide all that I need. Having this happen has totally made my faith in God grow, I’m believing his promises and holding onto that fact that his truth, his word says I will provide for you because it is for his pleasure and good will to do this for all those that believe and trust in him. A testimony from the DTS: one student has been set free from a class ‘A’ drug addiction and another set free from self- hatred. This week we are learning about the culture of revivial and breaking off pacivity, fear, rejection, unbelief and so many other things that hinder us from spreading the love. Praise God, Thank you Lord for these truths. Prayer and closing words: This is just the beginning of DTS and although we don’t know exactly what is going to happen we have big expectations that God will pour out his Spirit here in Tauranga bringing revelation and freedom to many people not just on the DTS but in this city and across to the nations for the Glory of Jesus. Thank you for your prayers and support please continue to pray for Jesus to be revealed in the hearts of the people I am in contact with. That God would reveal a new revelation of His love and hope to this generation. That he will provide all my needs and my lack of faith will grow stronger. And breakthrough and living in a counter cultural world, would be a common thing here in NZ.