I’m finding it hard to write this because so many thoughts are running through my mind. I’ve been so blessed by the people here seeing their bright smiles and sweet faces every day…it’s been amazing! Especially hearing all that this country has been through and it was not so long ago. God’s love and compassion is being poured out and I’m excited and privileged to be a part of it! I will continue to pray for Cambodia and I’m excited to see what God has in store for me in the future. I’m eternally grateful for this trip. I will never be the same! The hope of Jesus Christ, the greatest gift!
-By Rosie Chase
So, two things have stuck out to me these past two days. Today on the river boat tour there was a church with a yellow cross on top. It was if it was a lighthouse, calling for the safe return of ships to the shore. I wonder how many people get in their boats on Sundays to make their way home. I can almost see a full house with people tied up to the outside sitting in their boats because there is no room.
Photo by Connie Rock
The second was yesterday at Agape. So much bad history comes from that place and yet God is making it a new creation it is beautiful. Restoration has begun and His putting the broken pieces back together again.
True beauty lies in brokenness.
-By Heather
Before I left I had prayed that God would put specific prayer partners in my path to pray and encourage me on this mission. When doing this , we had twenty specific prayer warriors set and told me to make the a prayer card with a date for them to remember to pray for me that specific day Also I was to include a written prayer in a sealed envelope with that date on it and the request that they would not open the letter until that date. Lastly, enclosed is an empty envelope with the request for them to write whatever the Lord gave them for me to read for the date marked on the envelope.
The other day I was not feeling well with the culture shock, mission work and from consuming raw snails. As I opened up my letter for my morning devotional and it was exactly what I needed to hear. Further, I was low on energy and this brother included energy strips in his envelope. God knows exactly what I needed, when exactly I needed it/. Knowing that I am being covered in prayer and encouraged from family, friends, and supporters back home is part of the fuel that God is using to keep me going strong. As the brother could say “Go Hard! Or God Home!’ I’cve chosen to go hard until God calls me to go home to heaven with Him!
– By Kaitlin
