Part 3 (Sent: Sat, September 13, 2003 8:26 pm)

The God Factor

Since arriving in Australia I have found myself growing strongly in God. Many bad habits that I could not seem to break during my time in New Zealand are completely gone. I am dreaming many dreams that hold significant meanings and information important to helping people resize their situation just comes to me - things that I have never heard or known of before. The voice of God is much clearer, and my desire to spend time with God keeps growing.

I talked with my mate about things of which I had no idea, things that God was telling me about his situation, and with a look of surprise he told me that the two hours we had just spent talking together was the first time in his life that he had ever said yes so much. In fact "yes" was the only thing he said during the whole first hour! Yet most things I told him were things he had never told me nor did I have any way of knowing about it. Now that is God!

For years I have struggled with a deep foreboding tiredness that permeated my entire being. This remained regardless of the amount of sleep I would have. Then one night as I lay down to sleep, a vision repeated every time I tried to close my eyes. I was not asleep nor could I sleep because of this vision. It took three times to realise what it meant. At that I stood up and prayed against the things in the vision.

Suddenly I felt what was like a rush of wind travel up my body. My head immediately felt clear. Waking the next morning I discovered no traces of heavy tiredness. It was gone. Through the visions and prayer, Gods power healed me.

When in New Zealand I focused mainly on doing. Relationships took a back seat. So did socialising. It took a while, but now I am learning how people are the most important part of life. Now I chat more. I socialise more. I like people more. I work smarter and not harder. I enjoy life more.

Not long ago I went to a VMTC camp which involved four days of praying for others. What an experience. What an impact on my life. Through prayer God transformed many parts of my life. What an awesome God to serve. No wonder I am willing to follow Him even to Argentina.

Flying Away on a Wing and a Prayer

Yes, Argentina. How I will get there is anyone's guess. It would be nice to know that I am flying out of Australia on November the 12th, and arriving in Buenos Aires on December 18th after stopping off in Tokyo, New York and Sao Paulo on the way. But I'm not.

I can tell you that November is a likely departure time. An around the world ticket is the best way to get there. That I don't know where I will be stopping over yet. Probably London. Possibly New York. Maybe Sao Paulo (Brazil). Likely Buenos Aires. Maybe a boat trip in there too. Definitely... I am going.

Throwing a Rock

Before I leave Australia, I wanted to throw a rock with a note on it to my New Zealand neigbours. After lots of practice I am realising that this will be very difficult to achieve since I'm having trouble reaching the water from my eighth level unit on the esplanade!

As a result I thought it would be easier for me if I got a little closer. So I am flying over to New Zealand instead. That way I can throw rocks from a lot closer. More convenient. Now they can expect a visit from me sometime between the 23th October and 3rd of November while I am there.

Mission - Argentina

So with all of these things going on, I am yet to make it to Argentina.

Not that I am worried because I know I will make it there. Australia will not hold me for too long. I know God has called me to Argentina this year. There isn't much year left actually. GroovyGuppy.com will provide more details about my journey there. When I know how I will be getting there then you will be among the first to know also.

You have heard my thoughts to get there. Next is how to stay once there. Australians get free tourist access for 90 days. Once you are in the country it is possible to extend your visa for a further 90 days. That is six months breathing space. By then I need a way to stay longer.

A short visit to Brazil may provide a second tourist visa. But God is always bigger than that. If He has called me there then He will also prepare the way for me too. A study visa can be in years. A religious visa may be available. Citizenship is a possibility. God knows. I will wait and see.

Now It's Your Turn

So that is the up-to-the-minute details of my current situation - all that I know. Now I am off to create GroovyGuppy.com. Eight weeks left in Australia (thereabouts). Not a great deal of time really. Lots to do in that time too... Bring it on!

If you are out there then I would love to hear from you. I love emails from friends. Tell me what you are up to now and what has been happening in your world. I promise to reply to every genuine email.

Until we meet again. May God's influence on your life be obvious. Your friend always, Rob.

God's Advice

Finally, my friends, whatever things are true, whatever is noble, whatever is just, whatever things are pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy; then think on these things. [Philippians 4:8]