I’ve been in Thailand for over 2 weeks now, and I’ve absolutely loved it. I’ve found myself wanting to write a blog, but having no idea what to write. The problem was not lack of things to write. It was however, an overload of things that needed to be written. So, this will be the first of many blogs about what God is doing in Thailand.
For the past couple of weeks we’ve been traveling to different villages all over Northeast Thailand. On any given day we may be prayer walking, doing a program of some sort, or walking around and handing out bibles to people who have most likely never heard the name of Jesus. I never really know what is going to happen, but I know God will show up regardless. It’s a freeing way to live life (but that’s another blog in itself).
As we have visited multiple villages I’ve been able to experience worship in many different settings. From the back of a truck to a picturesque balcony overlooking the border of Laos and Thailand. We’ve shown up, and God has been there.
As I’ve worshipped with believers in Thailand and in Laos I’ve been overwhelmed by God’s presence. I can’t help but be reminded of how HUGE God is. I’m standing in a country on the other side of the world, worshipping with people that I can’t have a conversation with. We’re singing and praying in different languages, but God hears us all perfectly. I’m building relationships with believers who are some of the only believers in their respective communities. I’m getting to worship alongside people who may never get to worship with this many Christians ever again (since there are 15 of us).
Through all of this worshipping, God has taught me a lot about His presence. He doesn’t need to have a perfectly orchestrated church service, or 200 people sitting in pews to show up in powerful ways. He’s just looking for hearts who are willing to give everything they have. I’ve seen some of the most passionate youth who are willing to give up the last few days of their break from school in order to hand out bibles and prayer walk in villages where there are usually only 1 or 2 families of believers. It’s incredible to see God at work in their lives. I can’t help but stop and worship!
God deserves so much more than what I give Him. I should never stop worshipping Him. And this month has been a great reminder of that. My life is becoming more about worship and adoration than it is about me, which is such a refreshing switch.
