One day this week,
all of the classes were canceled at school. Instead, We there was activities day for all the kids. That morning as I was looking over my memory verses, one of
the teachers came in and asked me about the cards and what they were. I
explained to her that they were verses from the Christian holy book, and I was
learning them so I could always remember God's promises.
She is Buddhist, like
most of the nationals, but she asked if she could read them to practice
her English. She read them over and over out loud and asked me about the words
she didn't understand. She even went to get some of the other teachers to have
them read them aloud, as well.
I spent the rest of the
day just building relationships with them, and if we had had classes that day I
never would have had the opportunity. The cool thing was that we were studying
was Hebrews 4:12 which says, "For the word of God is alive and active.
Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and
spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the
heart." I know that God used His word that day to plant a seed in their
hearts.
I
also got to spend some time with the director of the school that day. She
wanted to know why I chose to come to Thailand. I explained to her that I love
teaching and I wanted teach in other parts of the world and tell everyone about
the love of Jesus Christ. She thanked me for all the work I am doing and the
love I show to the children.
-Karen
Please
join me in prayer for the teachers and the director for my school. Pray that
the seeds God planted will grow.
