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Hard to believe this is my life when:

January 12, 2010 | by archiveworldraceblogs

 
“Experience has taught me that I connect best with others when I connect with the core of myself.  When I allow God to liberate me from unhealthy dependence on people, I listen more attentively, love more unselfishly, and am more compassionate and playful.  I take myself less seriously, become aware that the breath of the Father is on my face and that my countenance is bright with laughter in the midst of an adventure that I thoroughly enjoy.”  —B. Mannining
 
Hard to believe this is my life,

When we’re invited to meet the “Governor” of one of the
provinces in Thailand and then allowed to pray for the King in the name of
Jesus with all the government officials in the building in a Buddhist country!

I find myself in a country I can’t mention!  In a church I can’t tell you
about!  Worshiping the Lord in an
Illegal manner after being escorted and monitored by a government
official-  who’s job is to monitor
people just like me!  Experiencing
the Holy Spirit show up in that church during worship, then soon after being
forced to stop because the police heard the sound from the streets.

When I get to spend my days clearing land for refugee
children and finish everyday by jumping into a refreshing river in the middle
of the jungle for my shower!

I find myself among the only foreigners at what seems to be
a hidden a Muy Thai fight.  Sitting
right next to the most important government official (equivalent to a US senator)
in the province along with the Governor we met a few days prior and all their
families in the VIP section!  Conversing,, laughing, and enjoying an evening together as people! Being
allowed to take pictures with the fighters and go in the ring and goof off!  The whole night cost a $1.50!  

When I get to hike through a hidden cave that you could fit
a house through in the middle of the Jungle and spend the afternoon
exploring the river that ran through it! 

When I wake up everyday in my tent, with the option of picking bananas from the
trees, or eating fresh Coconut from the Palms!

When the local people in the middle of the Jungle cooked and
served us every meal!

When I get to spend my Christmas with 46 of the most amazing
and inspiring people in Bangkok Thailand! 

When I didn’t ask for any of this yet it keeps on
happening! 

I’m so grateful for the time I’ve been given in Northern
Thailand and Neighboring countries!  The people we’ve met will forever be in my heart! 
What a privilege it is to have been here! 


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