Thai Update: May 21st 2009 - Kristy

Last thursday I was part of a small group that went to a Burmese cell group at a Burmese work camp. At first when I say their living conditions, (they work on beautiful houses, and live in tiny tin shacks surrounding what they are building) I felt helpless. My heart broke with compassion of how unjust the situation is. I wasn't sure if I was going to able to sit in a room with them without having tears in my eyes.
As a portion of the cell group Andy asked if I would lead some songs of worship and then share something from my heart. I had no idea what I was going to share. But during worship I kenw exactly what He wanted me to share something God's been showing me.

Psalm 45:11 (NLT) "for your royal husband delights in your beauty; honour him, for he is your Lord"

I shared how beautiful the Lord thinks the burmese people are -- in everything they do. They are so hospitibale and caring. And when they don't feel worthy or good enogh they can always know that God values them highly -- because he does. I could feel it. When my heart was aching for them when I saw how they had to live I was feeling God's compassion for the Burmese poeople. God loves this Country so very much.
Here is a scripture I want to share that has been given to me as encouragement this past week by my wonderful friend Laura,

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

and then one that I've had written down to keep in mind this whole trip

Psalm 27:13-14
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

thank you for all your continuous support! Love all of you lots xoxo Kristy
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