Let God Be Known: If God is for us, who can be against us?

This week has been so wonderful and such a great learning experience. It's week 4 and it is starting to set in that we have been in Thailand for a while and starting to miss the comforts of America. ex. (queso, shopping, F.R.I.E.N.D.S, family, soft beds.)However, answered prayers from God, team encouragement, and lost souls have kept us energized and ready for more of Thailand. This week we have been learning about open doors and being watchful for opportunities that we pray for. I know I pray for opportunities, but how often do I watch to see if God answers. Not too often. God has taught me to pray for opportunities and thank HIM! We definitely had a wonderful opportunity last Wednesday night when we were able to hang out with the freshman for an extended amount of time while they were making pons(gifts) for their teachers. We played ninja, told stories, and shared our testimonies. It was such a fun time to hang out with them.

Thursday and Friday were good times with our ministry group. We really were able to connect with our ministry partners and re evaluate how we are making the most of our time... and we got PIZZA. Mah... aroy(delicious).

Sunday was such a special day. The church had a baptism service for new Christians. It was so sweet to see how they were so joyful as they were getting baptized. There were tears, laughs and many smiles that day. We also were able to invite many of our new Thai friends that have never been to church before, and they got to enjoy the service with us. It was such a wonderful opportunity to show God's mercy, love, and faithfulness towards us and be able to share it with others. Sunday night was fun team bonding as we celebrated Courtney's birthday!! We had a scavenger hunt for her, Auntie Anne's and bowling. Such a wonderful end to the night. I scored maybe 45.

Monday night I learned how to play field hockey and kareoke.Yes, I sang Celine Dion and Achy Breaky Heart in Thailand, as well as attempted Thai songs. Loved it.

Today, I celebrated the wonderful Joy's(ministry partner) 21st birthday by a lake, with friends, in a market, and ate dinner. So thankful for her and all she has taught me already. Today we had a wonderful sermon over the verse, "If God is for us, who can be against us?". It was such a great reminder that God is ALWAYS for us. Never against us, even when bad things happen to us, he works for the good in us. He does not want to punish, or harm us but to love and care for us. He knows the plan for our lives and we are to trust him. Also, no one can successfully be against us. There will be people against us, aka. Satan, but there will never be anyone that can be successfully against us. God is too great, powerful, awesome, holy, hardcore, THE MAN. Just a little encouragement. Think about it... no, just pray.

Pray for humility, security in Christ, and devoted time in prayer and scripture please. Also for my sweet friends I have met here. Thanks again for your prayers and support. Love you to the moon.

New words:

Fone- rain

fan-boyfriend/girlfriend

Sabadi mai ca-how are you?

nam-water

fun di- sweet dreams

NA RAC CA- sooooo cute!