video blog part 2

Just came in my room from early morning/late night prayers in the prayer room,

some of the revelations of tonight:

- It's amazing how God is there, when we just stop and listen and be with Him,

- It's amazing how Jesus is the High King, and yet Servant of all (what kind of King

can actually afford to be the lowest of all, and what do we mean when we singing

"i want to be where you are" -> look at Jesus's ministry, where was He? Wow.

What an upside down inside out kingdom. May your Kingdom truly come Jesus!)

- I want the revolution to begin in my own heart, I can't change or judge anyone else.

God cleanse me to be a vessel of gold, for your use.

Amen. And Good Night! (ps. 91)

video blog part 1

This was one new fun project,

which taught me:

* life is unpredictable

* sound is important

* videoblogging is fun

* i'm not a good editor

* i make a lot of spelling/grammar mistakes in hurry,

forget the articles and write things as they sound

and not as they should be written

* i love discovering community life

* God has blessed me with amazing brothers

* i love exploring Boiler Room values

ps. please watch it in HQ if possible :)

Stay tuned for new episodes!

t-shirt design

Hi again,

this morning I stumbled upon a t-shirt design competition and quickly put together a design to enter. Ten most popular ones get to final and the winner will go to production. Profits of the sales will go to help youth projects.

I'd be happy if you take few seconds to vote my design here's the link: http://www.seppala.fi/s/designkilpailu/?id=38712

You are allowed to give 10 votes daily until 30th of Aug. If you are english speaker, once you get to the site, click my t-shirt design and press "ÄÄNESTÄ TÄTÄ" which is finnish for "vote this". Thank you so much! x E

mondayness.

Nothing quite

shrinks the unlimited freedom

like feeling of loneliness

and fear of failing.

Ei kai mikään

kutista vapautta niinkuin

yksinäisyyden tuntu

ja epäonnistumisen pelko.

friday morning sounds like...

the scent of your hug was left in the sleeve of my coat
hum of your song levitating in the air
crown of clovers lying on the sand

skin feels your departure

like I would not have to stay

just to long for

reunion

I have loved the morning mists
although only rarely, I am awake
before the sun's burning heat
has chased these sensitive creatures away
Perhaps I expect the rain
permission to be here
do nothing

The longer I have been traveling
the faster I make my home
in the unknown hallways,
let down my guard
and I just am,
show me
where I get to rest
carry me over the threshold

invite me
although I don't know much
only to wake up
and make morning coffee
or tea
seek the truth
to love
and to rejoice
that once we arrive
to find no more farewells

---------my finnish original--------------------

halauksesi tuoksu jäi takkini hihaan

hyräilysi leijailemaan ilmaan

apilaseppeleesi hiekalle

ihoni tuntee sinun lähtösi

niin kuin en olisikaan jäänyt tähän

vain odottamaan

jälleennäkemistä

olen rakastanut aamun sumuja

vaikka vain harvoin olen hereillä

ennen kuin auringon polttava paahde

on karkoittanut nuo herkät olennot pois

ehkä odotan sadetta

lupaa olla olemassa

tekemättä mitään

mitä kauemmin olen ollut matkalla

sitä nopeammin teen kotini

vieraiden eteisiin,

lasken puolustukseni

ja olen,

osoita minulle

missä saan levätä

kanna minut kynnyksen yli

kutsu minut mukaasi

vaikken paljoa voi antaa

vain herätä

ja keittää aamukahvit

tai teen

etsiä kanssasi totuutta

rakastaa

ja iloita siitä

että kerran olemme perillä

ei enää jäähyväisiä

"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

Matt.5:3-12

come to the rescue.

"*****ssa ihminen saatetaan tappaa tuosta vain. Sen takia en voi valita vaihtoehtoa mennä takaisin. En ole saanut koskaan onnea *****ssa. Se ei ole minun maani, se on minulle helvetti. Haluan mahdollisimman kauas uskonnosta ja ******eista."

"In ****, a man can be killed anytime. That is why going back is not an option. I was never able to gain happiness in ****. It is not my own country, it is hell for me. I want as far as possible from religion and the *****ims."

- a boy, 17, asylum seeker in Finland, interviewwed in HS 12.07.2009

Oh Lord.

When will your bride open her hands and welcome these small ones,

who search for a safe place, who search for peace.

Come to the rescue!

You Lord, where a refugee as a baby. You know what it is to flee.

When will your bride welcome these children of yours,

whom you love and for whom you gave your life.

When will she love them as You Father love them.

To reach a hand and give bread,

to wash their tired and dirty feet.

To teach them,

to tell them not about religion

but of everlasting love.

To teach them of freedom in You.

May I open my door today,

please Lord, give me an opportunity to serve.