So in this: my second India blog, I'll be chatting to you all about japati:) Did you expect that? I think not!! ;D
So the first phase of making japati is getting all the ingredients; this metophorises ( is this a real word? Yes I create it;) ) God preparing and equipping me for my journey... He took me deeper into inner healing which refreshed my soul. Turning my face from pain Into joy psalm 40:1-3. I also lead my first session with the children sharing about being salt! Cool as salt is also an ingredient for japati along with atta and water. I also got filled with the spirit durning crazy worship dancing as well as just delighting in my glorious Dad:) As for the atta Thats the word of God that feed me:) I suppose it's a mystery still to be revealed...
Next comes kneading the dough... Building my strength and character through hardship like being kneed and molded by my Dad's loving hands. He molded me into who I am, a child who's delighting l in the beauty of who her wouderdul Father is. Learning how to love with a love that transcend language, one that requires nothing in return...
Then we pintch some dough and roll it into a ball without cracks, well unfortunately I don't really have a metaphor for this part of the japati making process so I'll take this opportunity to say that if u haven't tasted a japati before try it out, it's really yummy !!
Cover the ball with flower and roll it out, symbolizing being covered and protected by God. Seeing how He's covering my inadequacies. Like with public speaking which I've never done before... And rolling me out, in his loving hands, is a metaphor of how God has feed me and deepened my intimacy with Him as well as how He's holding me in His hands. I'm now at a place where I desire to share his love with everyone:) Spreading Gods love to India and the nations that lie ahead... Challenge accepted ;P
Then you put the japati on the fire,I feel that I have Been put on the fire as it has been a testing time. As I've been harassed by plagues of mosquitoes durning the night. As well as having experienced a hectic Schedule of work and ministry on minimal sleep allowance... Showing in a bucket with freezing cold water... I definately call that tough times and I'd definately say that it's shaped me:)
The japati then puffs up. I have learn't to be free, delighting in the adventure and truth that I am a child. I've been puffed up but instead of being puffed up with Air like the japati I've been filled with joy:)Wow, what a journey God ;) Can't wait for our next adventure and where will it take us?
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