We have begun the fifth month of this incredible race and life in Him. We have been here in Vnam for only a few days and it has been such an incredible beginning. I am so excited to see what He wants to do in and through us. We are a group of *tourists* doing “charity” work throughout the country and studying Asian culture.
Today we went through the historic tunnels from the Vnam war. We crawled undrground and experienced some of the hidden places the people lived and moved in while in a time of war. Reflecting on the day I cannot help relate it to the way those who follow ‘the way’ live here in Vnam. Though there are some steeples that mark the map of this country, the Holie Spir-t moves in the undrground chirches that are invizible to those that oppose His work. They must stay hiddden; they must be invizible.
This country is in a time of war, but it is for souls. People here risk their lives for the sake of the g-spel.
A few days ago we were able to sit down with some incredible women who do His work here. They were able to share some amazing stories of those being heeled and ‘numbers added daily’.
I was in awe of their stories. In my heart I was so hungry to be a part of what He is doing. I had a moment where I praid, ‘I will do anything. If my life could be better spent doing this work – I will lay down all I want for my life in Chr-st. I know that establishing Your kingdom is of more importance, and it is about Your children.’ My mind began opening up to an eternal frame – thinking and reflecting on what is of greater value. It was a moment of complete surrender. Though He has spoken to me many times on the things He has in store for me back home, and the things I am called to do in America, I surrendered it all to Him again – and am determined to be open to His best plan – the one in which He can use me most! Just then one of the women knelt down beside me and said,
“Do you want to see many sav-d?”
“Yes. I do.” I said soberly.
She motioned the international symbol for a telephone. “Telephone,” she said.
“I use the telephone. I call others, and when I get wrong incoming calls – He tells me what to say or prae. You don’t have to go very far…”
I knew He was speaking directly to my heart. I have read SO much about the und-rground chirches all over the world. I have many times seen myself there, and longed to be used in that way. My pray-r went up that day and my head was filled with flashes of places like China, Vnam, and other cl-sed countries. He spoke to me in that moment letting me know that though He could use me in these places, but I would be of much greater value and impact in what He has called me to and what He has shown me about my future. He can use me effectively wherever He plants me back home. He can do creative, great, and amazing things through me when I return home. It excites me to think about these things!
It was such a simple thing, but it spoke volumes to me.
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