One thing that has been on my mind since being on the WR was figuring out what it looked like to not have a ministry switch. Where you literally live ministry.
The months previously, whenever we’ve gotten back from “scheduled” ministry I run to comforts: laying in my bed, scrolling through the internet, reading books, or watching movies. I turn off the switch for any ministry opportunity.
Until Nepal.
God realized I wasn’t being obedient to the opportunities He had presented me: lunch with a grandma in a Myanmar village, chatting with men whose lives He was transforming in Thailand, playing football (soccer) with kids in Cambodia, walking around and talking to people in Ghana, and getting to know our hosts better in Cote d’ivoire.
In Nepal, God provided me a no-escape ministry switch through our housing location. We are currently staying at a church in a room full of windows. There are no curtains for any of these windows, and literally everyone who walks by looks in.
Because of this: I was able to eat with a grandma who cooked Kep and I noodles and served us tea. I was able to laugh and play Uno with Danielle, the pastor, and 8 kids from the village. My team and I were able to experience a woman coming to Christ as well as see the power of prayer and healing at work in this family. And we got to pour out love on a Nepali girl Marge named Santi, as she literally lived with us for almost 24hrs!
All of these events would not have happened if I didn’t put down my comforts and desires to see what God has placed in front of me. It is definitely a struggle I still have, but the fruits of what God has shown me make each interaction with everyone I meet so worth it!
Who are the people God has been placing in front of you that you’ve been passing by? Take the time to see what God has in store for those relationships!
