Watching Him Work

We are about to enter our final week in Cambodia, then we head to Thailand. Another long day of travel on the horizon. All I can say is, I heard the heat might not be as bad there. The heat and humidity have been a struggle for me, really getting me in my discomfort zone. The Lord did bless the team with time to go to a hotel pool this weekend. It was nice and cold and relaxing. He definitely gives good gifts and blessings.

He gave me another sweet gift this week. I was thrown into teaching by myself, unplanned and all. The normal teacher was sick. I absolutely loved every second, it was a time where I remembered how much I love teaching. I taught on the clothes unit: shirt, pants, shoes, socks, hat, and jacket. The students are learning to speak and understand English in addition to their Khmer. What a honor it is to be teaching them English. English gets to offer these children more and more opportunities that ultimately glorify You. I am hoping I continue teaching this week, as well. I had the students play this game to set their understanding of clothes. The students had to race to put on large clothes; corresponding to the clothing item called out in English. The giggles from the kids, moms, and staff made my heart just burst with joy. Thank you Lord for reminding me the love I have for kids and seeing them learn!

The last gift He gave me was being a witness to a group of older women give their lives to Jesus. They let go of following their cultures religion, Buddhism, and surrendered their lives to the Lord. These women also got baptized, I got to watch it on video. The water was too high for me to go in person. How amazing are you, Lord?


While He gave all these good gifts, He also worked in my heart this week. For awhile now, I have been trying to take control of a situation in my life. It has been, “me, me, me.” Every time I try to control and work it out, I fall short. The Lord keeps showing me that I might want it, but it is not a part of His plan. He has the best plan and way. I need to choose to obey Him and walk in what He is calling me to do. I am learning, I might not like it and wish it was a different way. This is not my life, my life is for the glory of the Lord and I will follow Him. The verses that have been drawn close are, Ephesians 3:20-21. “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask, or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Paul is saying that you can ask/think/imagine all you want, but ultimately God can do above that! The power works in us now, we need to abide! His ways are higher, He knows above me, why don’t I trust Him? Thank you Lord for your patience ever time I have tried my own way. May I seek You and trust Your ways more than mine. Thank you for working in me and transforming me to be more like You.


Eager to get to Thailand, but soaking up the last days here in Cambodia. Keep praying for safety and good health for myself and team.


In Christ,
Liv