There is freedom found in Christ. I know this to be true. I can experience the fullness of his love. He has set me free. I have accepted his suffering and his grace on my behalf. But one thing I have been learning since I’ve been out here is that I must make myself a slave. No, not a literal slave with chains and shackles. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 9:19, “Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews, I became like a Jew, to win the Jews.” I have taken on this mentality on The World Race. “I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means, I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings” (verse 22-23). That is it. By ALL possible means, I pray that God saves some. I want that. I make myself a slave for it. I bind myself in order that they may be set free. I pray that in this place of Srikoraphume, the captives are set free, their eyes opened, and their hearts filled with joy. I will do whatever it takes for them to see it. I will set aside my freedom glady for it.
Paul goes on to say in verses 24-27, “Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore, I do not run like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.”
I will not be disqualified. I want this too badly. I plead on behalf of the hisan people in northeast Thailand. May at least some be saved.
Our ministry so far has been amazing. We worked with Compassion kids on saturday and led them through a mini VBS and taught some english lessons. Then we had the chance to lead the service this sunday. Seth gave a message on community while I got to play in their worship band and learn the thai words to many english 
christian songs. Its amazing to see the heart of Pastor Sutad. He speaks with such yearning, such hope. The love of Jesus pours out through him. I pray that I can encourage him in some way. I want to support him and urge him on in what he is doing here. There is so much sincerity in his voice. I love being around him.
Thank you so much for supporting what we are doing out here on The World Race. God is truly at work. I look forward to sharing more with you about what he is doing in the lives of the Thai people.
Please pray for 2 13-year-olds who I met. One is named Do (Doh) and the other is Aum. They are both Compassion kids so I believe I will have a chance to work with them on some english again.
My support stands at around $11000, so I am still about $2000 short of what I need to finish the race. Please pray that God continues to provide for me in his faithfulness.
Check out my friend’s blog as well when you get a chance at chosensample.com
Blessings from Thailand!
