God's Voice

This last week I went to Hume lake Christian camps with the middle school group from venture. And it had to be one of the most tiring weeks I have ever had. I can't really blame it on jetlag although I had only been back in the country for a week before we left. But I can say that I was not prepared for the week at all, physically or spiritually. So I prayed, a lot, and then some more. Hume is always tiring just because of the tight scheduling they have, but I was also challenged with some students. I love the girls I had but it wasn't easy. By Thursday night in chapel I was completely empty. During the worship that night I felt like I had nothing left to give and so I told God it was up to Him. I knew He was going to do something amazing that week. And I knew by me being done it would be easier for Him to use me.

Well He didn't disappoint. Friday during free time the main girl I was praying for was asking me what to do after you put your trust in God, Which kind of caught me off guard. She was like "oh ya did I tell you that. I'm trusting Him with my life now." I was so suprised but also really excited because this came from the girl who said she would never be able to belive in God. Then later that night she stood up in front of everyone making the commitment to follow God. And when I was talking to her after that she shared this story with me...

That night in chapel she was praying, something she had never done before, for her favorite song to be played during the worship set. It came on last and she was sitting down with her head down. Then she heard a voice in her head saying, " Here I am. Here I am." Over and over again. When I asked her about it she said it sounded like her own voice but it was words she would never say and it was an overwhelming voice that she could not make go away.

I was so amazed that God had talked to her verbally and I when I shared with her that those exact words are in he Bible and that God calls himself I Am she just about freaked out. It was an amazing experience for her and for me just to be able to hear from her and tell her it was God speaking to her.

So none the less it was a difficult week but completely worth it.

God is good.

Ging La? [really?]

ging ging. (ya)

I'm sitting in the airport in Bangkok and I'm sad because in a few hours I will have officially left Thailand.

I knew going into this trip that the first week would go by kind of slow and then when the end came it would feel like everything went by super quick. What I didn't know was how much I would miss everyone the minute I was by myself. Don't get me wrong I can't wait to see everyone at home, I miss them a ton too. But earlier I was sitting in the airport in Chiang Mai, playing cards with three of my friends and I did not want to leave.

It was a really weird feeling to become attached to people so strongly and in a very short amount of time. I know that I have started some lifelong friendships this past month but it's weird to think that these new friends I will probably never see again in person.

God has showed me a lot this month and some of that was just through goofy around with my friends. God can bring people together from all over the world, despite language and time, and make them feel like a family. I talked about this in my english camp post and I've still been thinking about it. Last night was our friday night party at the Centre. So of course we had a fourth of july party. But since it was my last friday night I was luckily chosen to give my testimony.

Giving my testimony was awesome but what was really cool was after that, they had me stay up front and people came and said things to me to encourage me. I had western staff, thai staff, and some students say things to me. And let me tell you if you ever think you don't make a difference that is wrong. People who I barely got to talk to even came up. It was a really awesome time. And as much as I am sarcastic about being so cool I really don't think so until people tell me to my face. It always makes me really humble because I think, "I don't know why people think I'm cool or want to hang out with me, I'm just an ordinary girl." But it's encouraging and I appreciate it more than I can say.

Thanks for reading my blogs while I have been in Thailand. Thank you for supporting me in prayer and financially. This trip really has impacted my life, and I hope I will be able to share with some of you in person.

love.