11 things I want to see the Lord do in the 11 country journey
Spiritual Bucket List:
1. I want to SING praise music in a variety of ways and in different languages
Thailand-Month 1 (Sang in Thai, English, Korean, Zulu, Hebrew and Portuguese)
Thailand-Month 1 (Praise in nature)
Cambodia-Month 2
Cambodia-Month 2 (Children’s Worship: Child-like faith)
Vietnam-Month 3 (We were able to worship at Grace Baptist Church and New Life Fellowship during our month!)
2. I want to see myself broken and abandoned of my desires–pursuing Him and His will
Thailand-Month 1 (Resting in Him)
Cambodia-Month 2 (Releasing desires for traveling the world and serving internationally–allowing His presence to lead me to serve in the US as the nations are living within hands reach)
Vietnam-Month 3 (Carefree spirit received during our trip to the beach, dancing so freely with the team, and allowing the Spirit to led during ATLs and Scavenger Hunts)
3. I want to see REVIVAL–physically see and feel His Spirit reviving hearts throughout the world (in my team, in my self, in my leaders, in my contacts, in my ministry, and in the lost)
Thailand-Month 1 (Training Camp-chains were broken and His light was shone in the darkness)
Cambodia-Month 2 (Our teams hearts were revived as we served these children daily and with abandon)
Vietnam-Month 3 (On March 23rd, our team addressed the elephants in the room during our feedback)
4. I want to see BAPTISMS–because He has redeemed souls around the world and transformed lives
Cambodia-Month 2 (Teammate was redeemed from the chains the enemy had placed on her–chains of lukewarmness, lies, falsehood)
Vietnam-Month 3 (Huong was baptized in the Holy Spirit!)
5. I want to see HEALING–physically (miracles), emotionally (restoration), mentally (stability), spiritually (revival)
Thailand-Month 1 (Jen-hearing, Rebecca-loss of her father, Victoria-family, Debbie-past issues, myself-learning identity)
Cambodia-Month 2 (Chan Nam asked for emotional healing one week at church–to see the movement of the Spirit as those chains fell was such a blessing)
Vietnam-Month 3 (Our team decided to break down walls and build friendships)
6. I want to see hearts that are hard melt to His wooing–I want to see Your pursuit be victorious over harden, fought and barred hearts–I pray for that You would loosen chains and break walls in these hearts
Cambodia-Month 2 (These girls have chains of hurts, insecurities, and lies–pray that God would continue to pierce through the darkness to break these walls)
Vietnam-Month 3 (I saw myself consistently seek Him through prayers and visions)
7. I want to see Your BREATH–that You would breathe fresh breath into the lungs of many–to restore lives of current believers and new believers–that strength would be found in You, that willingness to fight would be renewed, and that endurance would be found in the race that You have set before them
Cambodia-Month 2 (God came to me on San Tuk Mountain as He spoke to me through the wind, I imagined it as His breath stirring into my heart. Bringing promises of removing the past to replace it with a beautiful future)
Vietnam-Month 3 (My teammate, VP, decided to fast Cambodia and she was continuously renewed and strengthened by God)
8. I want to see IDENTITIES BE FOUND IN YOU–that children, women and men would seek their identity in You–clinging to Your promises and Truth–that they would be confident in who You created them to be so they can follow Your will for their lives
Thailand-Month 1 (My self-casting down the identity and control as a teacher, and resting in my identity as His daughter–precious and loved)
Cambodia-Month 2 (On the outside of the fence, I was given new perspective–stretching my understanding of God’s view-caring about all aspects of someone’s identity)
Vietnam-Month 3 (Our team was able to recognize individual identities, gifts and talents. The team was also able to be bold in stepping out in faith to His call)
9. I want to see HOPE–that others find hope in your love, grace and joy
Cambodia-Month 2 (Elise-pray for her to find His hope!)
Cambodia-Month 2 (In the midst of the unknown, these boys poured out joy)
10. I want to see LOVE–for Your love to bring contentment to the widows, the orphans, the sick, the empty, the broken and the lost
Thailand-Month 1 (In the villages of Mae Ai, Thailand–the smiles and excitement was evident and full)
Cambodia-Month 2 (In the Village, these girls live simple lives, but exude so much love and hope)
11. I want to see VICTORY–for Your Kingdom to win over Satan’s schemes–that we claim Your promises and be bold children of You
Cambodia-Month 2 (Debbie let down her guard to embrace loving the children)
Cambodia-Month 2 (Jen stepping out in faith to teach at the village alone)
Vietnam-Month 3 (The enemy attacked me physically several times during the month-including dizzy spells and headaches-but the Holy Spirit and His angels were able to defeat the enemy as the team and I prayed for victory)
11 Countries that contain a variety of possibilities for my bucket list!
#11n11 Bucket List:
Thailand: Ride an elephant, send off a lantern, tour the market, buy a t-shirt
“T-shirt” Bamboo Rafting Market
Elephant Ride!
Lanterns in Thailand!
Cambodia: Tour a market, try a crazy food, see Angkor Wat, buy a t-shirt
Angkor Wat Sunrise
Rambutan Fruit Tourist Market
Cambodia’s “T-shirt” fabric
Market in Phnom Penh
Cow liver or tongue! Tarantulas!
Vietnam: Buy a triangular hat, tour a market, see something ancient (old), see a park, buy fabric
Park
Market
Fabric
Different Churches in Ho Chi Minh City (Something Ancient/Old)
China: See the Great Wall, see a panda, see the Forbidden City, visit a market, buy a t-shirt
Great Wall
Panda Sightings!
Swaziland: See unique animals, tour a market, appreciate the arts, try a unique food, buy a t-shirt
Lesotho: Hike, tour a market, see an awesome sunset, pet an animal, buy a t-shirt
South Africa: Take a safari tour (try to see a lion, elephant and giraffe), do something crazy (canopy tour, kayak), market visit, buy a t-shirt
Guatemala: enjoy a hammock, visit a volcano, hike, see the ruins, buy a t-shirt
Nicaragua: Hike a volcano, market visit, try to make a meal with the natives, sketch architecture I see, buy a t-shirt
Mexico: Photograph architecture, collect rocks, photograph sunsets and sunrises, cook a meal with the natives, buy a t-shirt
USA: Photograph people of my home country, create a video, try something new, prepare a Thanksgiving meal with the team, buy a t-shirt
Enjoy and be in prayer for the Lord to move in mighty ways during my journey!
