What do you see when you look at this picture? To most, we see a precious little Thai princess; to others, a victim; and yet to others, prey. I am broken!
I couldn’t say it (or pray it) better myself. These words from a blog of Amanda Peterson’s, hit my heart straight to the core! Here is what she writes:
“As I’ve been praying for
Thailand
, I have wondered what God could possibly do to prepare my heart for such a place. Here’s the thing…I am going there knowing that he is not new to that place. He has been there, is there, and will remain there even after I leave. I am not bringing God anywhere. I am simply, in some weak, little way, praying that he’ll let my gazes and touches be his. I am praying that even in all my bouts of awkwardness, discomfort, and foolishness, that these girls would know they are loved…perhaps in a new way…perhaps in a way that reaffirms what they’ve been suspecting.”
I have asked myself countless times, “Jennifer, why Thailand?” From the beginning of my life with AIM, I have dreamt of going to Thailand. Also since, it seems as if the enemy has done everything in his power (which is limited) to stop me – fear, different route, leaving the World Race. Not gonna happen devil!
I remember looking Seth in the face at training last September after the route had been changed and saying, “I will go to
Thailand
!” I knew that I knew I was supposed to go.
Lo and behold, it is more than one year later from the first seed of going, and I am still not there. My heart cries out to God to get there. I read in a book that the only thing our heart should cry out to God for is guidance. I disagree! You have not b/c you ask not.
It is “official;” I’m on my way!
One week ago, I purchased my ticket to go to
Thailand
. I have made contact with Amanda, who will be arranging my details in
Bangkok
.
I look forward to reuniting with my team. I am excited to see first-hand their growth from their experiences. I am also asked to impart some teachings to them that I am being sent to this weekend in Wisconsin. WOOHOO!
BUT, more than anything, I am
anxious to lay my hands on those little, precious girls. I am ready for my eyes to be opened in a brand new way to the love of Christ. This is something that I feel Jesus has – first protected and – second prepared me for all of my life!
Here is a video on the sex-slave industry in Thailand. It can not be embeded, but you can watch it.
However, the question still remains in my mind.
“Am I spiritually prepared for what I am about to see?” I would like to say yes, but only God knows. I am fasting and praying all this next month. I would be blessed if you would join me in this journey, and together we can come into agreement for miracles, signs, and wonders in the name of Jesus Christ!
Thank you to all of my supporters and prayer partners that made this call possible! I love and miss you all!
