We started back teaching Thursday...Unfortunately in hotel management there were only a couple students that showed up--possibly cause it's right after the holiday and it's not a mandatory class. Friday, we had just a couple show up too, one of them being a sweet Christian girl we met a couple weeks ago :)Even though only one other person came, it was great to be able to teach her one on one English so she learned alot.
Last night we hosted a party as we usually do every Friday. We didn't know how many to expect since we didn't have long to get the word out that we were still having it...after about an hour passed some of the 3rd year Hotel Management guys showed up and we played games. Some more of our good friends (remember Lek, Tham, Fon, etc?) so it was GREAT to see them again after coming back from a holiday. Also, 2 of the girls who speak English really well from mine & Rachel's Wednesday class came as well :) So we hung out for a long time, played games, and made more plans to get together next week...tonight I'm excited to go to the night market with Lek, Tham, Rachel and whoever else is coming :)
After the party, I headed up on the roof (it's like another room, but has a half open wall with a fence covering it) to just look over the city as I thought and prayed...It was amazing because in the distant sky I suddenly saw flashes of light every couple of seconds--a lightning storm, but so far out that it was more like a light show :)The bright yellow/orangish flashes silhouetted the clouds as they shone bright without the slightest sound. So I stood there for 5 or 10 minutes, not wanting to turn away for it...I really wanted someone else to see it, so I ran downstairs to get Rachel, the only other person up (we're both a couple night owls ;). We just watched in awe of what God was showing us...it's hard to even put into words how incredible this was to watch. It reminded us of Psalm 19:1-3...
The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they display knowledge.
There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard.
It was not only beautiful to watch, but for me it was a much needed confirmation of how powerful God is and His sovereignty. To be able to rest in Him and trust that He will do great things is such an honor to be a part of. May He alone get the glory and praise for everything we do and say...
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That is so awesome!
Shompoo-
Sometimes in worrying about what we don't have, we miss what we do have. While having only a few come (or only one)might not seem like as great an opportunity, the focused time and attention on the few may in fact be an even greater opportunity to be effective for the Kingdom. We never know. On another note, in the words of James Taylor "on the roof, it's peaceful as can be." Remember the roof in San Nicolas? Always a great place to go. See you later. Love, Dad
God is so great! in times when you need it most or when you don't expect it, God just shows up and shows off! moments like that are incredible to witness... i know that this summer you are where you're suppose to be. can't wait to hear from you soon! praying for you!
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