Malaysia was a month of growth, warfare, unity and community, rest, recovery and inspiration!
The first half of the month was spent learning about teamwork, experiencing true spiritual unity, and learning to TRULY depend on the Lord for everything. The next part was spent examining my life, the passions God has given me and how He wants to use my gifts to impact the world with His Glory.
We made INCREDIBLE friends (please see Cari’s Blog for pics and stories!), received rest and restoration, and as a team we have our hearts and minds set on a new season of BOLDNESS, to go after the MORE that God has for us.
The race is not what I thought it was going to be. I want to steward my time here well, knowing the weight my life carries, as well as honor the investments and sacrifices myself, my family, and everyone who has supported me financially and spiritually has made.
I am learning…a lot. And loving…a lot. I feel like I am being used here in many ways…but my heart longs to see hundreds saved and healed. Some days, I go out with intentionality and speak to people and nothing happens. And that is frustrating. I want to make an impact for the Kingdom.
But the Lord calms my restlessness. Have I been obedient? Have I stepped out when He has asked me? Do I pray for the people He tells me to? Yes. Yes. Yes.
I have to carry the burden of obedience. The rest is His.
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Malaysia was beautiful.
Georgetown, Penang Island: Ecclectic neighborhoods, loud night life and beautiful people. We spent 24 hours in total at Penang House of Prayer. My heart is always moved when believers from many nations come together to worship. It looks like Heaven.
Langkawi Island: We spent 5ish days here, doing a workshop with the team and Kate. Ate amazing Syrian food and rode a banana boat our last night…..and a new fire was lit in my Spirit as we all learned about God’s glory and our calling….how blessed we are to be a part of what He is doing in the world!
Seremban: A sweet lil city about an hour south of KL; we came here for a weekend to go to MK and Sandra’s neice’s wedding! We bought sarees and were incidentally part of the ceremony!! The kindness and generosity we experienced here blows my mind still. We we’re loved SO well; it made me examine how I have been loving others my whole life.
Kuala Lumpur: 3:30pm delivered thunderstorms every day. We met with a believer who is struggling, isolated, and discouraged. Our conversation was not only frustrating but testing…I continue to pray that it was fruitful. Here the Lord impressed upon me and my team (simultaneously, unbeknownst to each other at one point) that there has to be MORE for us. The more I want to see: salvations, miracles, healings, signs and wonders. We are going for it.
I don’t know if I have more questions right now than answers. Some things I can’t wrap my head around. I love every friend we make SO much I just want them to know the Lord and be together with us and Him forever. How can someone who doesn’t know Him love better than most Christians I know? Will our love and testimony really impact their eternity? Why am I still striving sometimes? How can I be the only one who sees things the way I do?
Anyways. These are things the Lord is working through me. I’m excited to see how He answers them.
As always, thanks for reading.
(P.S. I have three days left to reach my final goal of $19,300. Can you help me finish strong? I appreciate anything and everything… thank you for partnering with me and with what God is doing in these places.)
