Hey, I just thought I would give you all a sneak peek into what a typical day for me looks like on the race in Cambodia!
6-7am we have quiet time. Since the start of the race I’ve been reading through Psalms each month and reading a Proverb a day. I am getting so much out of doing this! I am also finishing up the New Testament and learning just how “living and active and sharper than any double edge sword” the word is! I am encouraged, guided, convicted, and loved!
7-8am we have breakfast and clean up. My breakfasts lately include soy chocolate milk (YUMMY!) and banana chips.
8-9am I lead us in some worship and then our team takes turns sharing a devotion or leading in intercession.
9-11:15am we visit one of the two slums we are working with. One of them, Bung Snay, is about a half mile walk down the street from the YDC (Youth Development Center). We go with some people on staff with the YDC and do kids ministry and share testimonies with some of the families living there. The other village is called “42 Houses”. There are 42 houses that a benefactor built at one point but then left without providing water or electricity. We go and bring a hot meal for the children, help to bathe them, and sing songs with them. (Stay tuned for another blog specifically about this ministry!)
11:15am-2pm we have lunch which is usually rice and some glorious concoction made by Maricel, our ministry contact and friend. After we clean up from lunch we have free time. In that time we can prepare for teaching in the afternoon or have more quiet time or take a nap or read, etc.
2-4pm we have prison ministry or classes. Prison ministry is maybe one of my favorite ministries ever! This ministry consists of me leading the inmates in some songs and then one of us sharing a message or testimony. (Stay tune for more info on this as well!)
4-6pm I teach my two guitar classes. I love sharing the love of God through music and we have so much fun!
6-7p Dinner and clean up. Dinner is similar to lunch, which means that it is always delicious! Sometimes Maricel surprises us with a 2 liter of Coca Cola which is always a refreshing treat after a good but long day of ministry!
7-8p we have Feedback, which is something that we learned at Training Camp. Feedback is a safe environment in which we are able to give each other positive or constructive feedback, which has been vital to the health of our team and community.
8-10p Journal, read, Skype with people back home, or watch a movie with teammates.
10pm Bedtime!
So, this is a typical day in my life nowadays and I love it! I also love all of you that have supported me on this journey!
More later!
Laura
