What’s up people? I know it’s been quite some time since my last update but after 2 whole days of traveling, my squad and I made it safely to Cambodia a week ago and we are beginning to get adjusted to this brand new culture and way of life. We are learning how to live out community well, and give each other grace, while sharing a home with 55 other people. The heat may take a little getting used to but it makes the blessing of a cold shower so so sweet!
I have found so much comfort here, in every aspect of my daily life. From the amazing kingdom bringers that I get to call my team mates and the airy rooftop of our house that I get to praise God from daily to the crazy, vibrant market place and the wacky, confusing traffic patterns of Battambang. God has surrounded me with so much comfort through the little things! I did not expect to come to the complete other side of the world and still wake up to chickadees(the state bird of Massachusetts!) outside of my window every morning. Our Father just knows exactly what we need and He loves us so so well! And it is all a confirmation that I am exactly where I am supposed to be! His plans are way better than mine could ever be and I feel so blessed that I am learning to pursue Him over the things of the world and it is radically changing my life every day. I have this deep hunger to know my Father and read His word daily, I just can’t get enough of it. He has so much to say to me and I am so ready to listen.
Coming into this race at training camp 2 months ago, I knew OF God but I had never had a real relationship with my God. And learning that the creator of the universe wants a real and intimate relationship with ME was life altering. Witnessing the power of prayer for the first time insprired and comforted me and continues to do so daily. And hearing the artist responsible for sunsets, mounatins, beaches and so much more call me His beloved daughter is changing how I see myself every day.
At launch in Atlanta I was asking God what it was that I was still not surrendering to Him and over and over I kept thinking “my identity, my image, and my worth”. How I see myself, and other’s opinions of me have held me back for so long and limited me in so many ways. And God is saying enough of this! There is so much more for a daughter of the King. The more I surrender who I think I am over to God, the more He tells me about who HE says I am. The more time I spend with the Father the more I grow into the person He has made me to be. And although this process is just beginning and is a daily battle for me, I am enjoying every sweet second that I get to spend in My Father’s love And in His word.
I promise a new blog will follow soon all about my exciting ministry for this month! Thank you all for your amazing support both financially and through prayer, I am so so close to being fully funded! You‘re all so awesome.
Prayer requests:
Health of my squad
energy for the week
Peace out,
Alyssa
