I cannot think of a better time for manistry than the month of fathers day. I also cant help not thinking of the man who taught me everything I know about being a man. This month there were endless times when I asked myself what would my father do? Not only my heavenly father but everything He taught my earthly father as well. this month the men are separated from the women. the women are in the city partnering with Lighthouse ministries in Chaing Mai building relationships in the red light district. the men are out in the fields and villages doing manly things. the last compound we visited we were instructed to clear a pond and all of its surroundings to help bring an income for a ministry called Burma Rangers. normal ministry=tools and lots of time………manly manistry=fire and half the time. this country's beauty and culture i could of only dreamed of experiencing before. ministry is all around! not only here but at home too. my favorite thing to do is simply go to the local bars or restaurants and strike up conversations with people in the city. street ministry is something i know God has gifted me in and placed on my heart. i can become friends with just about anyone. this month i have played pool and ministered to people from England, Scotland, Ireland, Texas, Canada, Dubai, Lebanon and so much more. these conversations started because of a simple opportunity that God allowed to happen. when the Spirit guides a conversations there is no telling where it can go. i have shared my testimony and life with people without pushing anything. there are people eager to know the truth everywhere. i sat down to smoke hooka with a man in his egyptian restaurant who cooked in 7 star restaurants for basically terrorists. i didnt ask him these questions i just humbled myself and allowed God to let people get vulnerable with me. it was amazing operating in freedom roaming the streets for the short time i was given and being open to anything. i know i am called to ministry in the future it just feels good to know that it can be something as simple as a conversation with a complete stranger. i want to maybe encourage you to do the same thing. coast into whichever city is closest to you and see what kind of adventure God brings on. im at the half way mark of probably the biggest adventure ive been on this far in my life and it has solely been God this whole time. i recently heard an amazing friend i have met through the race Brad Burton say we are in a critical point in our journey together. we are on a very fine line of being tired, beaten down, and even missing home. where we decide to go from this point with our attitudes and actions will decide the rest of our race and much more the rest of our lives. we must get to a point of full dependence on God. i could not agree with that statement anymore. although its easier said than done its something im striving towards everyday. i want to not only ask for your continued financial support as my fully funded mark gets closer but also your prayers. as this race continues to press on i know more attacks are headin my way. please partner with me in wanting to be at a place of full dependence. thank you and God Bless you!
