Experiencing Life

So, I have really begun to see what life is like here in...Southeast Asia. The people are very relaxed and kind (at least openly), and there is a great deal of change that is taking place here, due to the recently rising numbers of tourists. There is plenty for me to enjoy here, and there is still a lot for me to see because things are just so different here than anywhere else I have ever been.

God has blessed me with the opportunity to be here among these people, and I am very thankful for that. Just the other day, I met a local girl, about my age, who was a believer. It is very hard for her here because most people do not like the fact that she has become a Christian, but her faith has not waivered. Not only that, but we saw her at a local cafe, and she was there witnessing to a friend. It was just so encouraging to see someone that was her age, in this difficult part of the world, really living out her faith like she believed that what Jesus taught was true. It was nothing complicated. She simply believes in Jesus Christ, and she proves it with her life. She was doing what came natural, which was using opportunities and relationships around her to tell people about Christ because she really loves them, and she loves God.

I was just encouraged to see her because there are not many Christians here, and many of them are afraid for it to be made known, and for good reason. I know God will continue to show me many more things during my time here, but I am glad I can just share some small parts of those experiences with everyone back home. God is doing good things, even in places where we wonder how it could be possible.

I have also been working with some kids and doing some maintenace work, and I seem to have picked up a rash from either a child or some plant life, so I am obviously enjoying itching over most of my body. The good thing is that it could definitely be worse if I were actually sick, so I am at least thankful to God for the blessing of being in good health right now. And, I have also moved into a new house for the next couple of weeks, and I have to admit that it is quite a step up from the last place. I have a nice toilet, an internet connection, and even some air-conditioning in one of the bedrooms. It's funny that I would move in here now because I had actually just gotten pretty well adjusted to the other place, but I will be back there soon enough, and I am thankful for this current blessing.

I am fully enjoying it here, but I also miss everyone at home.