G’day from Thailand 2

Everyone wants to live a comfortable life in a comfortable place in a beautiful country. Despite the heat and political problems, Thailand is a place where I want to reside in for the rest of my life – mainly because of the spicy foods . 

 

I only have one more week left beforel I return to my Brisbane – a place where God called me to be in. If I want to do what I want for my life, I would quit my job, ministry and everything in Brisbane and fly back to live comfortably here in Thailand but as God has already called me to serve Him in Brisbane. I can do nothing except gladly surrender my will to Him in obedience like Abraham.”By faith, he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents … For he was looking forward to the city with foundations whose architect and builder is God [Heb 11:9-10]“  Thanking God for my parents too. They give me a freewill in making a decision for my own future including a country where I want to reside.

 

May my attitude be like Abraham always. May I not be too attached with either Thailand or Brisbane. May I live in everyplace I go like living a tent so when God calls me, I will be able to move quickly with Him. May I live in this world like living in a tent and look forward to my true home: heaven. I pray like Jesus that may God’s will NOT my will be done in my life. I only have one life to live, may I live it to the fullness for God. May God make me international so I can live in any place in this world.

 

I will be going to Bangkok on 30th April to celebrate my 22nd birthday with my grandparents and to do a little bit more of shopping :-p. I won’t be able to have my birthday in Brissy this year but if you want to bless Jimmie Thongkul, please drop me a word of encouragement via e-mail,facebook or blog . I love encouragement in any forms – it is something that boost me go on an extra mile with God. This is a blessing when we commit ourself to a local church. 

 

I will fly back to Brissy on 4th May. Anyone want to pick me up from the airport?? Ming, I know you will :p

 

Loved much,

 

Natthawut Thongkul

G’day from Thailand

Missing winter in Brisbane very much. Weather here in Thailand is very hot. It is about 35-42 degree here. In fact, April is the hottest month of the year in Thailand. The first day I landed in Thailand, I got a bad headache due to a sudden change of climate and 6 pimples on my forehead because my face was sweating all the times. My mom didn’t really like my hair dyed. She said I should be proud of my black hair, of being Thai but I kept insiting to her that my hair with a little bit of colour would make my face look brighter. Anyway, all in all despite my coloured hair she said that I l am more good looking than last time she saw me for I have lost weight.  Oh mom made my day

For my parents, grand-parents and relatives, I am like a superstar for them. They are so proud of me for me able to graduated and work in Australia. It is beyond everyone’s imagination that a simple Thai guy like me from a simple town of Suratthani is able to work in Australia. In this, I have told them a secret of my success – it is because of my God whom directed my path since the first day I stepped on Brisbane. Their funny faces amuse me every time I thank Jesus out loud in front of them. I really thank God for all that He did in my life – through up and down in my walk with Him - God has brought me this far. I am very humble to be called God’s child. He didn’t just die for me but He take care of me too.  I hope and pray that through God, my life would somehow touch my relatives and my mom for NONE of them are Christians. It is VERY HARD to speak “Jesus” to their life. Thailand is a land of idols. Every where is full of idols. Every where is full of unblibical beliefs. My voice would often barely small when I speak Jesus to them. Especially to my mom, I would often end up arguing with her with we talk about how and why we should have a relationship with God.

One thing that bring so much joy to my heart here is my nephew – Nong Aun (photo below). He has grown so much since last time I saw him. I still can’t believe that I am now called uncle. I went to visit him and when he saw me he pretended to ignore me. After a while, I said “anyone want a souvenir from Australia?”. Right away, he ran to me with a smiley face. He is so cute. I love him so much. I wish he can come to know God so I secretly whisper into his ear “Jesus loves you” hehe. His mom (my cousin) would kill me if she find out I tell him that for she is a strict buddist.

I think it should end here … it’s my dinner time now and we are going to eat out to night. Hopefully I won’t gained much weight this time. Will see how …

Miss you Daniels  ..

Jimmie

My OC Diary (Sharing for D2 Brothers)

Hi from Thailand

 

Missing all of you brothers! I have arrived here safely in my hometown – Suratthani. Weather here is very hot. . I have been eating so much of good spicy Thai foods. My all times favourite is sticky rice with pork mince salad (Please google Laab Moo) and already done heaps of shopping.

 

OC has changed me life and God has lifted me up to another level in my maturity with Him. He spoke so much to me. I’m unable to share all in this e-mail. I share to you below a summary of my OC Diary. I hope it will encourage you.

 

Day 1: Theme: “I won’t let you pass me by”

On the very first day of OC, HS stired in my heart to love and appreciate Him. I told God that no matter what, throughout this OC, I won’t let Him pass me by.

 

Day 2: Theme: “I will follow faithfully”

Once I know that moving in the HS is all for God’s service NOT for myself. God encouraged me today to serve Him faithfully out of my love that I have for Him. Not to give up on my walk with God. But I decided to follow Him to the very end of my life.

 

Day 3: Theme: “I will need to be still”

I have been anxious abut certain things and areas in my walk with God. At times, I feel inadequated, ineffective, having never-be-good-enough attitude. Today, HS made me acknowledge who God is in my life. If God i and who I am in Him.If He is on my side, what I shall fear? I will only need to be still and know He is GOD.

 

Day 4: Theme: “I am back to the real world”

Heaven on earth (OC) has ended! I’, flying back to Brissy and to Thailand. It’s time to face the real world. It’s easy to focus on God when I am surronded by such a great crowd of witnesses. It’s easy to pray, worship, doing QT during OC. As I am back to the real world. Prayerfully that I will be able to keep up my fire and practice of what He has spoken to me througout te OC.

 

Please let me know how you all are doing over there. Please support Christine and Kelvin to the best of your ability. Please love your shepherds and spiritual mentors – for they love you unconditionally!  Never cease to do QT. Amen??

 

I will see you soon.

 

Jimmie Thongkul

Sickness

I believe the reason I am sick for nearly 2 weeks is because God wants me to humble myself to come before Him with a TRUE REPENTANCE. I’ve been losing my voice, fever plus throwing up! My sickness caused me to be humble enough to ask God to search my heart. To ask the Lord, “have I done anything wrong before You, God?”

After the conversation with the Lord, I know why I am sick. And through this sickness, He make me to understand a TRUE REPENTANCE.

And after a TRUE REPENTANCE meaning turning away 180 degree from my sin, I was healed the very next day.

God is so good. All the times.

It’s a testimony!

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. [2 Chronicles 7:14]