have been well, non-existent. Not because there is nothing to write.
In fact it is the opposite. There is so much to write about I don’t
even know where to begin. God has punched me in the face with His
word, shown me how massive His love is, and broken my heart in ways I
can’t yet put into words. So for now I thought I would just share
some stories, experiences and, some knowledge I have gained here and
let the Lord work in your heart the way He wants to.
First up is Ming. She is BEAUTIFUL. Not
in a “She is a creation of the Lord so she has to be beautiful”
way. Even by the worlds standards she is Gorgeous. She is 19. She has
two children that live 8 hours away. She works in a bar as a
prostitute to financially support them and her mother. Her mother
cares for her children who are one and two years old. I asked her if
she could do anything what would it be. She said “I want to be a
great mother to my sons AND and honorable daughter to God.” She
feels so torn between financially supporting her children and
honoring God and feels like there is no way she can do both.
Next is Na. Her hearts desire is to
clean houses. She has three sons that her mother cares for. She is in
Pattaya working as a prostitute. She feels like Budah is punishing
her because her husband died and the only way she can provide for her
family is by working as a prostitute. She feels like her job has
taken away all her value and she must live the rest of her life
feeling ashamed for her mistakes and choices.
passionately. She is joining a discipleship training program so that
she might know God more and be more equipped in serving Him. She was
rescued from Child Prostitution and has endured more than any person
ever should. She still chooses to find healing in Christ and give up
her life for His.
Kay is a 27 year old Thai woman who
speaks amazing English. We got to have an amazing conversation where
I told her about my trip and she told me about where she comes from.
She told me she thought I was brave which then led to me telling her
the truth about not really being brave. I had the opportunity to
share the gospel with her, and pray with her.
Ptoom is a really awesome women I had
the honor of working with during my time in Pattaya. I asked her what
she says to the women in the bars. She said, “I tell them how good
God has been to me.”
highlighted for 500 baht which is about 16.75 in USD. You can also
take a women home from the bar for the night for about 500 Baht. If
she is lucky she will receive 50 – 60 baht. That is about 1.50 –
2.00 in USD
Three times a week I go sit in a bar
and talk to women who work as prostitutes about coming to English
classes. Most of these women feel like they have no other option,
they don’t like their jobs, and live far from their children. Six
times a week I sit with women who work as prostitutes and help them
learn English. I have fallen in love with these women as they share
their stories of struggle, tragedy,shame, bad choices, poverty, and
their dreams. I get to work with women who have worked in the bars,
and have found Jesus. They are godly, beautiful women who serve God
and love him passionately and are desperate for the lost to know God.
love.
