How God Led Me to be a Missionary in Japan || My Testimony

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  • čas přidán 22. 10. 2020
  • From lust to love. From selfishness to sacrifice. From brokenness to hope. This is my testimony of how God used a broken marriage to sanctify me and send me out as a missionary to Japan.
    #Christian #Missionary #Testimony
    WHO AM I?
    My name is Timothy Burda and I am a career missionary with SEND International. My goal is to use my gifts to help share and encourage others to grow in Christ.
    CONTACT ME:
    Instagram | Facebook | Email | Giving: linktr.ee/TimothyBurda

Komentáře • 308

  • @littleghent4139
    @littleghent4139 Před 3 lety +133

    As a Christian living in Japan who sees that the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, I praise God for sending someone like Tim to Japan ! Excited to see how God will use him to build His kingdom here :) 日本から応援しています!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +6

      Thank you Naomi! I'm just seeing this comment now...

    • @true2truth310
      @true2truth310 Před 3 lety

      Would like to talk to A Believer in Japan
      Please diage80 at gmail.com

    • @crystalloo1310
      @crystalloo1310 Před 3 lety +3

      Being a Christian I feel so bad Japan has so many grace from Lord Jesus but don’t appreciate Him. 悲しい😢

    • @true2truth310
      @true2truth310 Před 3 lety +2

      @@crystalloo1310 Hallelujah Crystal... Are you in Japan?

    • @crystalloo1310
      @crystalloo1310 Před 3 lety +3

      @@true2truth310 I am not in Japan now, I used to be there learning Japanese.

  • @joycewanjiru3546
    @joycewanjiru3546 Před 3 lety +46

    So glad to hear this. I recently got a job in Japan. I know that God has led me there for such. I look forward to sharing Christ. Bless you immensely

    • @pastorlisaharper9027
      @pastorlisaharper9027 Před 3 lety +1

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    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem +1

      But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness," Galatians 5:22

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda Před 5 měsíci

      joyce, how is your job and your evangelism going in Japan?

  • @juris1827
    @juris1827 Před 3 lety +36

    Prayers for you brother in Christ from the Philippines! 🇵🇭
    I hope and pray that in the near future Japan will be transformef and be led to Jesus.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +6

      Thank you for your prayers! I hope for the same thing. 🙂

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      The concern for world evangelisation is not something tacked on to a man’s personal Christianity, which he may take or leave as he chooses. It is rooted in the character of the God who has come to us in Christ Jesus.czcams.com/video/tLPSsepMUXI/video.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem +2

      Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice." Philippians 4:4

  • @Hannah-um3ri
    @Hannah-um3ri Před 3 lety +29

    Oh man a missionary trip to Japan would be my dream! The mental health/ suicide rate in Japan is one of the worst in Asia. They can definitely benefit from Jesus in their lives! God bless you and protect you and praying that you use Gods word to reach the people of Japan! 🙌

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +7

      Thank you Hannah for your prayers! Who knows, maybe God will someday open up a door for you as well to join us in Japan and share Christ.

    • @Hannah-um3ri
      @Hannah-um3ri Před 3 lety +3

      @@hereiamgod Amen! I declare it in Jesus name 🙏🙌

    • @thewillingvessels7542
      @thewillingvessels7542 Před 2 lety

      ​@@Hannah-um3ri Hello, i am a missionary & Japan is one of the places God is calling me to. Me and The team Will soon be going. If You are interested. i Would Love to Connect.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      Prayer is the mighty engine that is to move the missionary work.czcams.com/video/tLPSsepMUXI/video.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem +2

      "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Psalm 16:11

  • @LearningTreeTop
    @LearningTreeTop Před rokem +13

    Thank you for obeying the calling of God to serve as a missionary to Japan. We have prayed for the Lord to bring workers into this harvest field. We had an exchange student from Japan living with us, and her family was so open to the gospel, and we brought them to church as they have never stepped into one. Our daughter is teaching ESL in S. Korea and hopefully one day she can go to Japan. May the Lord provide for you and your ministry.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před rokem +2

      Thank you Nikki for praying, and for your kind message. God has been providing for me and establishing me here in Japan. If you ever want to read one of my updates, please feel free to check them out here -> www.hereiamgod.net

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda Před 5 měsíci

      @@hereiamgodThank you for the blog url. I just went and was impressed with what God is doing thru you here in Japan.

  • @shawnkim8542
    @shawnkim8542 Před 3 lety +41

    Fellow brother in Christ. May God bless you in Yeshua Christ name. From Republic of Korea. Amen

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you Shawn for your word of encouragement!

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      Thus, it can never be the province of a few enthusiasts, a sideline or a specialty of those who happen to have a bent that way. It is the distinctive mark of being a Christian.czcams.com/video/tLPSsepMUXI/video.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." Proverbs 17:22

    • @shawnkim8542
      @shawnkim8542 Před rokem +1

      @Tanzeel. U R. Rehman I now believe more that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God. May all the glory go to Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

    • @shawnkim8542
      @shawnkim8542 Před rokem +1

      @Tanzeel. U R. Rehman No. Because if we look at Scripture. In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. Jesus Christ is the Word and is God. Also it says that all things were made through Him and for Him. So basically everything on this plannet was made for Jesus Christ. Now I still need to grow up and read the Bible more diligently but this is the best of my answer to you. May the True Glory and Honour go to the True Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

  • @ravenarbenowske7652
    @ravenarbenowske7652 Před 3 lety +18

    Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for answering the call to Japan. I pray that God will use you in many ways there 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 He clearly loves the people ofJapan and wants them to have a relationship with Him. What an honor it is to be apart of something so huge as being used by Him.
    God bless you!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +1

      Amen. Thank you Raven. I really appreciate your prayers, and I agree this is truly an honor.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory," 1 Peter 1:8

  • @johnejapan
    @johnejapan Před 3 lety +21

    Thank you for your brutally honest story.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      The average pastor views his church as a local church with a missions program; while he ought to realize that if he is in fact pastoring a church, it is to be a global church with a missions purpose.czcams.com/video/tLPSsepMUXI/video.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem +1

      Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." John 16:24

  • @aaadit4131
    @aaadit4131 Před 2 lety +9

    Hallelujah. Thank you for being LIGHT in the darkness. God bless you abundantly. You really inspired me to follow Lord with all my heart

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety +1

      Amen! Thank you for sharing that with me. May the Lord open doors, guide you, and bless your efforts abundantly! 🙂

  • @NUNINJ
    @NUNINJ Před 3 lety +8

    What a powerful testimony! Praise the Lord 🙌 for what He has done in your life! Yes, let's use our singleness for God's glory. I'm crying right now... Just inspiring! Thanks for sharing 🙏

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +3

      Nicole, this is one of the most encouraging comments I have received for this video! Thank you for posting this. I'm glad that God can use my story to encourage others.

  • @Belovedfire
    @Belovedfire Před rokem +4

    I saw God in my dreams, I saw Jesus face and whole body then l touched his feet and was healed from blindness. I saw angels in my dreams, I heard God voice speaking to me like he spoke to Moses. I saw myself preaching, God is calling me to ministry or to serve him 🙏

  • @romeomk510
    @romeomk510 Před rokem +4

    I'm astonished by how virtually identical my marriage failure testimony is to this brother.

  • @Faithfulfarmer
    @Faithfulfarmer Před měsícem +1

    Amen. Thanks for sharing. I joined the mission field and your testimony of singleness and betrayal helped as it is something I’m currently wrestling with

  • @tricianasimpson9256
    @tricianasimpson9256 Před 3 lety +6

    Your testimony is beautiful. God has so much in store for your life. Keep climbing.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you Triciana, I really appreciate your encouragement.

  • @bryantannibanjr.158
    @bryantannibanjr.158 Před rokem +4

    Wow.. I never heard about a missionary in Japan. Praise God for your life

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda Před 5 měsíci

      Please pray for the emperor to become Christian.

  • @gustavomxsd123
    @gustavomxsd123 Před 3 lety +4

    A bless to hear about your testimony. Japan people really are in a very difficult situation, without Christ, without real hope for tomorrow. Real difficulties may came to the mission that the Lord gave you, but i know that Christ that call you will be your hope, your strength. He does the job that we cant, and we give him the glory. Bless brother from Chile.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you for your word of encouragement Gustavo!

  • @OnizukaSenseSay
    @OnizukaSenseSay Před 8 měsíci +2

    Brother. Regarding your marriage, a VERY similar thing happened to me around that same time period. So heartbreaking. However, I am happy to hear what you are doing to reach the people of Japan.

  • @tytakamura
    @tytakamura Před 3 lety +4

    Amen brother! Please continue your work in Japan, we need more and more missionaries like yourself.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      Yes! Thank you for the encouragement Ty!

  • @joskyshams4758
    @joskyshams4758 Před 2 lety +4

    This is so encouraging as I look forward in stepping into mission field.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety +1

      I’m glad to know that God has encouraged you with this video! 🙂

  • @eclipseii8439
    @eclipseii8439 Před 3 lety +6

    I feel like I also have this calling
    I had a similar upbringing, and I wanted to go to Japan since the moment I knew it exsisted. my pastor and his wife were also missionaries in Japan. In fourth grade I started going to a private Christian school, with my pastor's wife as my teacher. Instead of Bible class on Mondays, she taught us Japanese (because we already had Chapel on Mondays) I never really saw myself as wanting to be a missionary.
    In seventh grade at the same school, we had to write a book report. We had a small selection to choose from. They were all by Janet and Geoff Benge (they write amazing biographies of missionaries) I didn't think much of it and grabbed a random one. While reading it, I realized that this is what I want to do. It took a long time of praying to figure out where. Then, I heard a whisper in my ear, it said Japan. I was alone in my room, trying to put all the pieces together.
    It's a few months later, I have almost all hiragana memorized, and just wrote my first kanji

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +1

      I'm glad to hear this. May the Lord give you wisdom, clarity, and direction as you seek Him regarding this. Feel free to let me know how this turns out for you.

  • @satomistout353
    @satomistout353 Před 3 lety +6

    A beautiful testimony! Thank you for caring my home country. I pray that God blesses you and spreads his kingdom through your dedication.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      Thank you Satomi san for your word of encouragement!

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      The Christian is not obedient unless he is doing all in his power to send the Gospel to the heathen world.czcams.com/video/tLPSsepMUXI/video.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you." John 16:22

  • @tallmikbcroft6937
    @tallmikbcroft6937 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing. You have encouraged another brother in the LORD שלום

  • @lalnuntluangisailo8740
    @lalnuntluangisailo8740 Před rokem +3

    Tim, so nice to hear your ministry in Sendai Japan. May God help you and may many Japanese accept Jesus Christ as their Saviour. We will pray for you. God bless you.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před rokem +1

      Amen. Thank you for your prayers and this very encouraging comment.

  • @cristinatimofte8970
    @cristinatimofte8970 Před rokem +1

    Amazing how God is using a vessel for His glory, praying to be a servant in japan… God is able

  • @aqirajunin9998
    @aqirajunin9998 Před 3 lety +5

    Hye Tim! Am so blessed with your sharing. Hope to see you somewhere in Japan, reaching the unreached people.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      Thank you Aqira, maybe you will! I plan to arrive in September.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure." Psalm 16:9

  • @ricksteamboat8051
    @ricksteamboat8051 Před rokem +1

    Well done good n faithful servant for walking and working with the most high God. So beautiful.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před rokem

      Amen. Thank you for this encouragement Rick.

  • @matildawolfram4687
    @matildawolfram4687 Před 2 lety +7

    Being a missionary is a great responsibility! A missionary must have great energy, fortitude, and courage. Wherever the missionary goes, no matter what part of the world he is in, he must spread the Word. Locals must understand what the missionary is telling them. The missionary must get the Word right! Therefore, every missionary must know the language of the local people! To everyone who is on a mission or preparing for one, I would like to recommend a very good workshop written by Yury Ivantsiv Polyglot Notes: Practical tips for learning foreign language. This wonderful book will give you answers how to properly learn a foreign language with a minimum of your time and effort. This book provides answers to many of the questions that everyone faces when learning a language. I wish you good luck in your important work!

    • @alecgurney9305
      @alecgurney9305 Před 2 lety

      Dont bother the locals and their way of life with a fairytale

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      The will of God - nothing less, nothing more, nothing else czcams.com/video/tLPSsepMUXI/video.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." 1 Peter 5:10

  • @jonanmartinezs.d.c3006
    @jonanmartinezs.d.c3006 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome testimony Tim. May God keep using you and blessing you greatly. I Have always been interested in Japan for Christ although I may never be able to go there I pray that God keep sending people like you.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      The work is plentiful for sure, and I pray that God continues sending workers as well. I'm glad I have this opportunity to go.

  • @catherinetomas8588
    @catherinetomas8588 Před 2 lety +4

    GOD bless you and may you harvest plentiful for JESUS 🙏😊

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

  • @annmathew1411
    @annmathew1411 Před 3 lety +6

    Greatly appreciated n inspired...Japan is that country I always pray for that the whole country will turn to Jesus along with my own country..India....stay blessed in Jesus Name

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you Ann. I pray that the Lord would use both of us in a way He sees fit to turn the hearts of the nations we care about to Himself...

    • @annmathew1411
      @annmathew1411 Před 3 lety +1

      @@hereiamgod Amen

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      If missions languish, it is because the whole life of godliness is feeble. The command to go everywhere and preach to everybody is not obeyed until the will is lost by self-surrender in the will of God. Living, praying, giving and going will always be found together czcams.com/video/tLPSsepMUXI/video.html

  • @julienbaba8076
    @julienbaba8076 Před 3 lety +4

    I'd really love to be used by God in Japan ❤️

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +2

      May the Lord satisfy the desires of your heart, and lead you to this.

  • @wankalipon7527
    @wankalipon7527 Před rokem +1

    God bless your ministry brother.I am a missionary in Assam state of India.Please pray for me too.

  • @happylovesmile6415
    @happylovesmile6415 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for sharing your story!!!! You are a gift from God!!!!!!! Can you make more videos?????

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you my friend, that is encouraging to hear. I try to make a video every 6 weeks. I have a few planned right now, and more to come when I enter Japan. :)

  • @ashisrai6039
    @ashisrai6039 Před 2 lety +1

    Brother Tim, God is using you for his Kingdom that is the most powerful thing to witness and other things is just a vanishing event...

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety

      I really appreciate your encouraging comment. It is my hope to be used by God and hear “well done good and faithful servant” someday.

  • @urkoolUncle
    @urkoolUncle Před 2 lety +2

    WOW..... just WOW !!!
    What a Great Testimony!!! God is really moving through you, Tim!!
    The Lord sealed me with His Spirit in 1979 and I've gotten involved in alot of bad Bible teaching and carnality at the same time being in different ministries. However I really didn't know the True Gospel and God did not fully reveal it to me during that time.
    (I discovered american-churchianity is about getting things for self and has very little to do with surrendering self totally to God).
    I went to China in 2008 to teach English at a University but underneath it all, I was on a mission trip!!! Chinese students are respectful beyond words and the Chinese people in humble settings will always smile and find a way to be positive ---- even without confessing or knowing Christ. I attended a church that was allowed by the government but not promoted. I walked by armed police with rifles to enter the main door and inside was the Presence of God that was unlike anything I can describe. I didn't understand the pastor (who spoke Chinese) but everyone in there had hands raised, tears in their eyes, reinforcing the pastor's words. Everyone there, including me, focused completely on the Presence because at any time, those armed guards could enter that church and take all of us to prison ---- if they thought something was being said against the government or the Party.
    I left China after a year because the person I married (a 'christian') was more a burden than a help-meet. I came to realize that just because a person confesses the Lord, it doesn't mean you will be equally yoked!!! (It may be the person is a 'professor' and not a possessor; or it could mean that the person was not God's Choice --- even though they knew the Lord!!!! Two Christians together does not mean it's God's Will for those two to be together!!).
    It's now April 2022; I'm 61 and have been in the darkest wilderness of my life the past few years. I KNOW that God is preparing me; He will not waste anything to incorporate HIs Will in my life. (I'm still alive so He has a purpose!!! Age means NOTHING to God: He will work through young and old!!!)
    This video inspired me beyond words.
    Thanks so much for posting!!!
    Maranatha.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety

      I’m glad that God has used my testimony to stir up your heart and encourage you! I was encourage to read about your experience in China, and I hope that you will continue to pursue ministry (in whatever form it takes) wherever God has planted you. He is faithful, and no matter what our circumstance are, we can find joy and peace in serving Him. Feel free to send me a Facebook friend request if you want to stay connected.

    • @rainsofhealing
      @rainsofhealing Před rokem +1

      What an excellent comment. So many things you said resonate deeply with me. God bless you! Age is not important to God, whether young (ie: Samuel, Jeremiah etc) or older! A vessel is a vessel and God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called amen!

  • @alecquinones3515
    @alecquinones3515 Před 3 lety +2

    I love this man thanks for sharing!

  • @aspenli9941
    @aspenli9941 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing so openly. May God bless your ministry.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety

      Amen. Thank you Aspen. May He always use what we give Him.

  • @michelleberry313
    @michelleberry313 Před 3 lety +4

    God Bless You Tim! Your testimony is brave & beautiful!

  • @benemubi
    @benemubi Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you so much for sharing.its like inspire of all the chaos in life we can still break through to a beautiful relationship with our creator.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +1

      God will use difficulties to draw us close to Him. We need to be willing to embrace this and trust Him.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

  • @Merlita1973
    @Merlita1973 Před 2 lety +1

    i have the same struggle as you of being single with God and it flow me out to have a difficulties of facing life go through but God strengthen me each day to fight in my ownself and continue to serve God for the rest of my life, as of now i am still at School of Theology, knowing more about God's Word to be prepared in my heart desire serving God through mission anywhere where God want to send me.. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety

      That is a good heart to have. 🙂

  • @juliapegula4169
    @juliapegula4169 Před 3 měsíci

    Blessings! God has great plans for you. More is coming.🙌🏽

  • @IGOROT0
    @IGOROT0 Před 2 lety +2

    amazed with your testimony.. I like the Last part.. if our Work is done.. God call us well done thou Good and Faithful Servants..

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety

      That’s what we all hope to hear.

  • @stephenmason5773
    @stephenmason5773 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks so much for sharing your story with the world! Much appreciated ! Sending blessings from Canada!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you Stephen for your encouraging message!

  • @boagogouwe6795
    @boagogouwe6795 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you for you testimony, I find it quite convicting as I found myself in love with Japan in the midst of discovering my purpose. I plan to move there in March and I pray God continues to lead me and help me grow in this season. ❤

  • @xBeeGee
    @xBeeGee Před 3 lety +6

    I’m hoping to go on a mission to Japan. Great vid!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      Thank you!

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem +1

      For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning." Psalm 30:5

  • @Xmasbonbo
    @Xmasbonbo Před 2 lety +1

    very honest confession!
    Japan needs you!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety

      I believe the greatest evidence we have to point people to God is the work He has done in our own lives, and the power of that evidence is in our willingness to be transparent.

  • @stevenkunkel7283
    @stevenkunkel7283 Před 2 lety +1

    Powerful thank you for sharing this story to us. I am a content single missionary in Japan living in Osaka connecting churches and I was impacted by your testimony. I hope I’m meeting you soon if I can go to Sendai. God bless you abundantly.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety +1

      Steven, it looks like I may be staying in the Tokyo region for language study. Let’s connect sometime in the future.

    • @stevenkunkel7283
      @stevenkunkel7283 Před 2 lety

      @@hereiamgod not a problem. I sent you a FB request so you should be receiving it. My mother showed me your video and I am glad to watch your story. Rich blessings.

  • @shseducation5700
    @shseducation5700 Před 3 lety +2

    I managed to watch your video when I am in dire need to confirm God's call for me to serve Him. Your video is adding fire to my faith. Your last statement whether your commitment is the right path is also my deep concern to make my own decision. God bless you brother

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      May the Lord give you wisdom and peace about where He is leading you.
      If I may, I would suggest you sit down with your pastor and share your heart with him about this. Their is wisdom in the multitude of counsel, and people who know you can offer great advice as to where they see God leading you.
      Let me know how this goes for you my friend.

    • @shseducation5700
      @shseducation5700 Před 3 lety

      @@hereiamgod thank you bro. Been talked to several pastor I know. I'm told to think about the 'cost' and another told me to execute. I have questions for you. When you received the call, do you directly go or prepare yourself first? (Go to seminary or something else)

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      I think what you do after God has given you the desire for missions is different for each person. Some people need to prepare, some people just need to go. All I can say is for you to seek God for His leading and He will make your paths straight.

    • @shseducation5700
      @shseducation5700 Před 3 lety

      Thank you. Our convo means a lot to me. May God pour our his grace to Japan through you so many people will be saved.

  • @anushiyaestherj9399
    @anushiyaestherj9399 Před 3 lety +2

    Praise God for this wonderful testimony.. God bless you brother 💜!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      Thank you Anushiya for your encouragement!

  • @reya9801
    @reya9801 Před 3 lety +2

    Love it man! God bless!! 🇨🇦❤️

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for the encouragement Rey.

  • @samvaartjes1099
    @samvaartjes1099 Před rokem +1

    What an encouragement this testimony is! Seeing what God has done in you and through your life is so wonderful - how amazing that you can see that the pain of your past has been used by Him for His purposes! 😊 thanks so much for sharing!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před rokem

      Amen. Thanks you Sam for your encouragement! 🙂

  • @Martin_Giftofthetent
    @Martin_Giftofthetent Před rokem +1

    Hallelujah. Here I am Lord, send me wherever. I am available Lord.

  • @lisawong4704
    @lisawong4704 Před 3 lety +1

    Inspiring and may hand of Lord continue to keep and uphold you

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      Lisa, thank you for your kind words of encouragement. May the Lord continue to do what you have said. 🙂

  • @TheKindredCollection
    @TheKindredCollection Před 3 lety +2

    Whoa! Praise God! I might see you there someday, as I feel the Lord's leading to Sendai, and I am starting to fundraise to go! When you said Sendai, that really shocked me!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      I'm glad God caused you to stumble upon this video. I hope it has encouraged you. What missionary organization are you apart of?

    • @TheKindredCollection
      @TheKindredCollection Před 3 lety +1

      @@hereiamgod I'll be going through Youth with a Mission.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +1

      That's great! I'm excited for you! When you get closer to getting there please reach out to me. My contact info is on my channel page.

    • @TheKindredCollection
      @TheKindredCollection Před 2 lety

      ​@@hereiamgod Congrats on making it to Japan, and may the Lord bless your ministry in Tokyo. I have just hit my funding level to start my visa paperwork and will be going in the next 3-6 months. Super exciting that the borders are back open!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheKindredCollection That’s great! I know how exciting this period of your life will be. May the Lord go before you and help you to leave well. 🙂

  • @cristinatimofte8970
    @cristinatimofte8970 Před rokem

    May God use your gifts to bless others brother Tim. Amazing testimony of God’s grace and mercy

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před rokem

      Thank you Cristina for your encouragement. 🙂

  • @LoRock1
    @LoRock1 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you brother for sharing your wonderful testimony. Very similar to my testimony and praise the Lord. I’m actually a missionary to Thailand, who is currently raising support to launch out. Thank you for your heart and your love for our King and our Father’s glory!❤️‍🔥

  • @simmijoshua8816
    @simmijoshua8816 Před rokem

    Watching your story from India. I'm christian leader here. Very much love from India. Bless you. Keep growing in Lord.

  • @lembeemmanuel6758
    @lembeemmanuel6758 Před měsícem

    What a beautiful testimony. Thanks for sharing.

  • @joshuachristy5112
    @joshuachristy5112 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Praise God dear Brother

  • @ChocZurp
    @ChocZurp Před rokem

    Wow this touched me a lot. I feel everything you say.

  • @SuperBagoezzz
    @SuperBagoezzz Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for your sharing! God bless

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety

      You’re welcome my friend. Thank you.

  • @luvinsingin07
    @luvinsingin07 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Powerful testimony, and thank you for sharing! The last couple days God has put on my heart what a spiritually starving people the Japanese are, despite Japan not usually being one of the first countries that comes to mind when people think of the international mission field. Thank you for being obedient to the Lord!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 8 měsíci

      If you appreciated this video, I am about to upload another one like it. It is a Japanese testimony and it may encourage you.

  • @fatemaomar9699
    @fatemaomar9699 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm not a Christian, but God bless you 😃

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety

      I appreciate your kind encouragement Fatima. I hope that you would remember my story that the Lord Jesus Christ may bless you as well. Take care friend.

  • @dimitriosm86
    @dimitriosm86 Před 3 lety +2

    God bless you man!!

  • @JustJakeTravel
    @JustJakeTravel Před 2 měsíci +1

    Awesome

  • @samiksharai8178
    @samiksharai8178 Před rokem +1

    Thankyou so much..
    This really helped me to understand what's going on in my life..

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před rokem +1

      No pain is ever wasted with the Lord. I’m glad this video has encouraged you.

  • @jandl9417
    @jandl9417 Před rokem

    I see a humble, changed man…..thanks for your honesty, God will use your story greatly if He hadn’t already:)
    🙏❤️🙏

  • @GoandLove
    @GoandLove Před 3 lety +4

    Man, what a touching testimony! Thank you for being real and honest, I’m sure that wasn’t easy. It’s very cool to see what God’s doing currently in your life!! Amazing videography also!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      Yeah, their is no power in a testimony if we can't be real about the significant issues in our lives. Thanks for the encouragement.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      The work of the church is not survival. She exists to fulfill the Great Commission.czcams.com/video/tLPSsepMUXI/video.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full." John 15:11

  • @victorianguyen9309
    @victorianguyen9309 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful testimony. God bless you brother!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      My pleasure Victoria, I hope it encouraged you.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem +2

      “For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands." Isaiah 55:12

    • @victorianguyen9309
      @victorianguyen9309 Před rokem

      @@KyagulanyiMinistries Amen

  • @MrJhughs1
    @MrJhughs1 Před 4 měsíci

    Hard, but awesome story. BLESSINGS!!!

  • @robinielgaufobrinces9358
    @robinielgaufobrinces9358 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks, Sir for your testimony.
    I am deeply encouraged. I will be praying for you and your ministry.
    I pray also that God would reveal to me clearly what He has for me. I felt that God is calling me to become a missionary because He has been putting burdens in my heart about missions but I don't know, I am not sure. I have a lot of thoughts just coming out in my head like I am asian, a Filipino, and knowing that there are racism out there happening and other things like that. But then I don't know yet, God knows. Am still seeking His will upon it. And as for now, God is also teaching me in different ways especially my character. And put in my heart a burden to serve Him in ministries in my church and that's a blessing for me to be trained and equipped in the ministry.
    Hopefully, I would be able to know it clearly and be able to obey Him. Please pray for me. Thank you!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety

      I appreciate your prayers and I am glad to know the Lord encouraged you through this video. I pray that God’s leading in your life will be clear, and that you would find peace in it.
      Let me know how everything goes for you…

  • @RobetteRodgers-dq2vl
    @RobetteRodgers-dq2vl Před 7 měsíci

    Bless you MAN OF GOD 😊😊😊

  • @joeyfernandez3267
    @joeyfernandez3267 Před 2 lety +2

    I thanked Jesus for your life Bro, continue to make Jesus name famous. God bless your ministry

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for your encouragement Joey.

  • @BitsOfThisNThat
    @BitsOfThisNThat Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for sharing, God Bless you.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      Than you for your encouragement! 🙂

  • @myb5558
    @myb5558 Před 23 dny

    I hope you show them that work and success isn't everything. God is the truth

  • @pdrewcho
    @pdrewcho Před 2 lety +2

    Nice video brother! See you in Japan sometime in the future!

  • @andrearose4338
    @andrearose4338 Před rokem +1

    I love your testimony

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před rokem

      Thank you Andrea for your encouragement.

  • @Ghumantay2024
    @Ghumantay2024 Před 3 lety +3

    🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥳 our GOD IS OUR GOD WHO HOLDS ALL OUR FUTHURE!

  • @lumchumbal.thonger2934

    I am truly bless by your short sharing testimony, 🙏

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před rokem

      Thank you. I hope to film and share other testimonies as well someday.

  • @PRINCESSRMPS
    @PRINCESSRMPS Před 3 lety +1

    God Bless and guide every step.🙏🏻

  • @user-nj3ej4ei7t
    @user-nj3ej4ei7t Před 2 měsíci +1

    これを翻訳しなければならなかったのですが、素晴らしい話がありました。ある日、私が車で家に向かっていたとき、突然主が霊において私のところに来られました。私は彼をとても身近に感じました。私が彼にラジオでどんな曲でもかけてくれるように頼めば、きっと私の信仰を祝福してくれるだろう、と私は知っていました。
    それで私は言いました、「わかりました、主よ、「ニルヴァーナまでにありのままで来てください」を演奏してください。
    ラジオをつけると、その場で曲が流れ始めました、完璧に…
    私は滝のように悪寒に襲われ、泣きながら震え始めました。
    彼は私の私道で10分間私と一緒にいました。車から降りるまで。
    それから数か月後、私は驚くべき祈りがはるかに頻繁に答えられるようになりました。それは、祈るときに疑うことをやめるのに役立ち、聖書の指示に従うことができたからです。 6年経った今でも、イエスの御名によって祈りが聞き入れられます。

  • @desireesaquilabon776
    @desireesaquilabon776 Před 2 lety +1

    Glory to God!

  • @dermancano4843
    @dermancano4843 Před 2 lety +1

    God bless you I want also go to Japan to preach the gospel some day.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety

      May the Lord open a door for you to do that someday.

  • @joemilleriv
    @joemilleriv Před rokem

    Amen. I’m getting stationed in Tokyo soon and can’t wait to get connected to a church and the local community!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před rokem +1

      Christian community is so important in the life of a believer! I hope you find what you are looking for.

  • @jeremychambers
    @jeremychambers Před 4 měsíci

    God bless y’all’s!

  • @annasofficialchannel4606
    @annasofficialchannel4606 Před 2 měsíci

    God bless you my dear brother

  • @marksteiner3810
    @marksteiner3810 Před 2 měsíci +1

    When Jesus comes, the tempter's power is broken -
    When Jesus comes, the tears are wiped away -
    He takes the gloom, and fills the life with glory -
    For all is changed, when Jesus comes to stay!

  • @user-wy1lt9qk7k
    @user-wy1lt9qk7k Před 3 lety +9

    Hi, Tim! It’s Nobu. It’s been a while. I didn’t know that you’ve been one of the CZcamsr at all and your “whole” story how did you become missionary and why and what brought you to here, in Japan especially Sendai city in Miyagi pref. See you, on Zoom and let’s keep in touch, shall we?

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +1

      Hey Nobu! I'm going to be coming back to Sendai in September and I plan to see and hang out with you again! I hope you are doing well.

    • @user-wy1lt9qk7k
      @user-wy1lt9qk7k Před 3 lety +1

      @@hereiamgod Yup, definitely! Let’s hang out again for sure. I really hope the thing is getting better by September which is my birthday.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Před rokem

      "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

  • @theofwwidow7876
    @theofwwidow7876 Před 7 měsíci

    God bless you

  • @jessicataylor657
    @jessicataylor657 Před rokem

    Aww I’m crying hearing this! God is so wonderful and loving to people of all nations! I’ve been reconciled and saved and wish that for everyone who has felt lost,alone, and hopeless. I lived in Japan for four years on a military base. I’m returned to the states and finished high school and now starting to be a part of a church community and read my Bible and pursue the Lord (in college now tho)I’ve always had a relationship with the Lord, but now feeling like he is my one true hope and reason for living. I’ve regained the peace and joy I had before I was disobedient and distant. I’ve had an intense passion and desire to go back to Japan and God has planted so many seeds of light and showed me on more than one occasion that it is possible to spread his love and Gospel to the people of Japan. I’ve even been introduced to the idea of being a Christian counselor! Thank you Jesus for opening my eyes and ears, thank you Holy Spirit for the new heart you’ve enabled me to have. I want to spread this peace love and joy to the people of Japan and anywhere else the lord wants to take me

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před rokem

      Hold on to how God is moving in your heart young lady! Their are so many opportunities in front of you to serve! Wherever the Lords you, He will provide for you.

  • @annalouvillalobos4228

    Wooooow!!! What a powerful testimony!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Annalou for your encouragement.

    • @annalouvillalobos4228
      @annalouvillalobos4228 Před rokem

      You're welcome! Godbless you! Praying that I could meet missionaries just like you, and can encourage my fellow youth as well in missions.

  • @dallaslemieux4161
    @dallaslemieux4161 Před 2 lety +1

    God Bless you 🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @sumire1416
    @sumire1416 Před 2 lety +2

    素晴らしい証しをありがとうございます!Chicagoコーナーストーンの友人の所からたどり着きました。私は東京の教会で働き始めました。近くに来られる際は是非お会いしたいです(^^)

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for your encouragement! I arrived in Tokyo on March 14th, and I will be living in the city. I have found a home church and I start language school in June. Who do you know from Cornerstone? Please feel free to connect with me on FB, IG, or Line. :)

    • @sumire1416
      @sumire1416 Před 2 lety +1

      @@hereiamgod Thank you for your reply!! I'm going to request on FB👍

  • @rajeshshetty4862
    @rajeshshetty4862 Před 3 lety +1

    Run the race well. God bless You.

  • @naomi5418
    @naomi5418 Před 21 hodinou

    Beautiful story. I ‘m also considering being more evolved with the church.

  • @mihiretkebede4048
    @mihiretkebede4048 Před rokem

    Blessed bro from Ethiopia

  • @oar-N-oasis
    @oar-N-oasis Před 3 lety +2

    The joy of Christ Jesus is more than enough.. Yeah we don't know what will tommorow brings but
    Romans 8:28 says
    And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
    Blessings and May our Good LORD always goes with you.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +1

      Amen. God has been good to me. We can trust Him EVEN through life's difficulties.

  • @yh10359
    @yh10359 Před 3 lety +1

    hello Brother, thankyou for your genuine openness in your testimony. If you have language questions or anything, Im happy to help you. Ive got saved in Ca in 86.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for your encouraging comment and your willingness to assist me.

    • @yh10359
      @yh10359 Před 3 lety +1

      @@hereiamgod Thankyou for your soul saving burden for Japanese, Brother. Im happy to give helping hand as everything for the glory of God(^^)/

  • @brigoodwin9441
    @brigoodwin9441 Před 3 lety +2

    I have reached out to send international about going to Japan..I don’t know any Japanese though and I believe the borders are still closed..hopefully I’ll get a chance though I’m going to plan for a trip in the summer 🙂🙂..God bless you keep making videos I would love to know more about the missionary life in Japan !!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Bri, if it helps, I do not know Japanese either! When I arrive in September I will be going to language school. I plan to continue to share my experiences while I am out there in the hopes that others would join me.

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda Před 3 lety +1

      Sometimes it is better from a witnessing for Jesus perspective to not be able to speak the language. It seemed that I had more opportunities for mission when I was a newbie in Japan. After being here for a long time, it seems to just get normal, and somehow the curiousity that attracts a certain percentage of Japanese is lost. Of course there are opportunities for people who are basically settled in society too, but with a different kind of people.

    • @brigoodwin9441
      @brigoodwin9441 Před 3 lety

      @@hereiamgod hey that’s awesome I’m sooo jealous you’re going to Japan lol jk 😅..I don’t know when I’ll get the chance to go they told me it might not be till next year 😕..for now I’m practicing hiragana and next month I’m going to language school..I want to get a head start lol Ik it takes awhile to learn..if you want we can keep it contact; it is nice to talk to like minded ppl..my email is goodwinbree@yahoo.com. I would also be interested in sponsoring you so please contact me . Thank you 😊

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Před 3 lety

      Hi Bri, I just read this comment. I'll send you an email when I get back into town.

  • @colbyguillory5742
    @colbyguillory5742 Před 3 lety +1

    Good luck