Take Hold of That Which Is Truly Life December 29, 2009

Hey guys,

We have created this blog so that our community can travel on this journey with the two of us. As many of you probably already know, we will be leaving on December 29th for Cambodia. We will be there for about four weeks and will be returning back to the states on January 26th. We could not be more humbled by the way the Lord has faithfully brought us to this trip. It has been his power alone that has made this trip possible. He has continued to affirm and bless our action to follow His call throughout this past fall. He has richly provided not only the opportunity to go, but He has also provided us with the means to get there financially. He has undoubtedly been preparing our hearts for this journey and we could not be more confident and hopeful that His spirit is doing and will continue to do powerful things in the nation of Cambodia. We are humbled that we will be able to witness this. Throughout our four week trip, we will both be logging on regularly and writing updates so that you can be a part of our experience. We hope that as the Spirit works and moves within our own hearts throughout this trip, that He also would do so in the hearts of our community back home. We hope that through reading stories that we share and praying for individuals and families, that the Lord would continue to break your heart for the nation of Cambodia and for the individuals who are being effected by the sex trafficking industry.

As many of you guys also know, we will be able to experience multiple ministries and organizations who work with victims of the sex trade. Though we have a vague idea of what we will be doing there, we also have a great deal of freedom to go and serve where we feel led to. Pray for discernment; that our minds, hearts, ears, and eyes would be open to the Spirit’s guidance. Pray for boldness; that we would not walk in fear, but that we would walk in the power of the God that we serve. Pray for a restoration and healing; that we would be able to proclaim the truth that our God is a God who desires to heal his children. Pray that we would bring a message of hope to brokenness, wherever we may see it. Pray for all barriers that Satan may be planning to be destroyed; pray for a friend to come alongside of us who can speak the language of Cambodia and English. Pray for joy; that the Lord would constantly be filling us with a sense of joy that would overflow to those we come in contact with. Pray that we would be an encouragement to our brothers and sisters who are working in Cambodia long term. Pray for powerful miracles to occur. Pray for light to shine over the nation of Cambodia. Pray for safety; that we would find rest and peace in the beautiful Truth that we are under the protection of a powerful and purposeful Father.

We love you guys dearly. Thanks for being a part of this with us