I have had an amazing (and growing) month in Malaysia and can’t believe that we will shortly be flying to Cambodia (actually in the airport now). Sitting here and thinking about the past 6 months has been so awesome. There have definitely been some low points, but also a lot of mountain top experiences as well. Both are completely necessary and it is in both times that I have learned how to trust in God more and more. I want to fully be after His heart. I use that phrase a lot because I really want to know what God loves and what breaks His heart and I want those same things for me. I want to know what the creator of the universe loves and love those things in my life. Meaning loving the orphans and the widows, but also loving the people that are hard to love. The ones that aren’t receptive to the Gospel. The ones that we are called to reach out to and love with no strings attached.
I think fully being after the Father’s heart means that their is an outpouring amount of love evident in our lives. God is definitely love, among other things. I think sometimes I lose sight of the fact that I am supposed to love my neighbor as myself. That is actually a huge commandment when you think about it because we can love ourselves an awful lot and easily forget about our neighbor. Seriously, if we truly are after God’s heart, we would have an abundance of love to pour out. Among other areas (listed below), this is something that I need prayer for (remember prayers are powerful and effective…last blog). I want this next month and for the rest of my life really to be me after God’s heart and pouring out all that love on others. Can’t wait to tell you what happens next in Cambodia!
Things I would appreciate prayer for in the next month:
- Smooth transition to Cambodian culture
- Growth in understanding and studying Scripture
- Being in content in ALL circumstances and finding joy in them as well
