"My grace is sufficient"

Hello there :)

This is Alisa and I thought I'd let you know a little bit about what I'm thinking...

It's easy for me to see the good in people. I look for things we may have in common or the way God is working in their lives, whether they see it or not. As I expected, being in Cambodia and at Daughters I feel comfortable with these people because they are God's children as well. They speak a different language, have a different culture, and look different than what I am used to; but they are people who need love and relationship; people who hurt and can get angry. They are the same as me. But there is a big difference. These women who we are spending our days with have been slaves; performing and giving themselves to people that they don't know and don't want to give themselves too. God has blessed me so much and its easier to put up a wall and not acknowledge the evil in their lives. I'd rather think that they are just like me, but there is a difference. I don't want to close off my heart to their hurt because I don't want to shut out the Lord. How can He use me to heal if I do not acknowledge the hurt and sickness? It breaks my heart, but it breaks His even more. God uses His people to bring justice in this world and if I am not willing to hurt along side the hurting when will there ever be restoration?

I hope this message isn't discouraging; the way God is speaking to me is encouraging. Gently helping me to understand his love and kindness. Helping me to understand what it really means to give my heart and help those around me.

I thank you all so much for your prayers, they are needed. And I love you all who supported us to come to Cambodia. We are priviledged to be apart of God's plans and praise Him every moment of every day. Thank you so much.

2 Corinthians 12:9 "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in your weakness."

Love you all :)

Alisa