So here I am going into my last day in Thailand and excitement overwhelms me as I head into Month 10 Cambodia. I never thought I would make it this far and thankful that I am here. Thailand has been an adventure. Everything that I wanted to see and do happened. I got to do bar ministry and see how God is really starting to make himself known in this Buddhists society! I loved the experience of doing ATL and being apart of something bigger than myself here in Bangkok.
The things that I have learned this month is God puts things on your heart for a reason. The reason I came on the race was because of bar ministry and prostitute ministry in Thialand and it was incredible, but it made me realize why I love inner city so much and how is my calling and also sports, in general. Trouble teenagers and people that just feel a little hopeless and need a little motivation.
I am in a stage where I just want to follow Jesus. If it is in America, awesome. If it is in another country, that could be cool too. I have no interest in being a missionary or changing the world with a mega church or ministry. I want to follow Jesus, dream big, and fall in love with what I am doing. I want to be present and not missing out in the little things God has for me. I want to change lives through relationships and simply loving well and being free to be me. God does not ask us to make a name for ourself, but represent him well. So my goal in life after this trip, Follow Jesus well and represent him well. Living life to the fullest, having fun, smiling, laughing , crying, building relationships, touching hearts, singing, playing sports, traveling, teaching, coaching, motivating, speaking, and whatever else he want tasks me to do. Jesus will always be in it because I asked him to over a year ago and I have not looked back.
My dreams…move somewhere cool and live life…teaching and coaching. Getting involved in a ministry and maybe one day doing clinics all over the world. Marry a guy that will push me toward those dreams. Have a family. Laugh, love, and pray a lot. Be a woman of action and not just words. Make people smile. Motivate people to love their life and go after their dreams and hopefully think outside the box, especially in the teenagers! Be a good wife and mother. Be forever young. Love the Lord more intimately everyday and make the most of every moment!
Can this happen? Yes, if I just continue to always make it about him. My dreams come true when I press into what he has for me!
So Thailand…I have learned a lot. Thankful that I made it this far and now excited to see what the next two months hold and the future me! J
