People Just Like Us

Sometimes it is really hard to connect with or conceptualize the lives of those overseas. Spending time here makes you realize they live lives very similar to our own. They wake up, go to school, work, or the grocery store. You see children out playing or university students meeting their friends for coffee. They struggle with the same things we do: finances, relationships, and health. 

In the United States, it can be easy to be disconnected from the rest of the world. It can be hard to feel invested in the work being done overseas with people you do not know. 

We have had the privilege to connect with some locals here to be translators for us as we go on the college campuses. One of our translators shared her story with us. Hearing it really connected us more, especially on a personal level. 

Mia shared that she grew up in a Buddhist household but went to a Catholic school. She had many questions about God growing up, but she never asked. Eventually, Mia moved away to go to college, where she lived for herself and faced many struggles. One day, a former classmate of hers invited her to church. This began her journey of coming to know Jesus and what He did for her. Mia actually got baptized not too long ago, praise the Lord. She still struggles with her relationship with her family as they do not understand her new faith, nor do they agree with her desire to teach. 

Mia's story is similar to many other believers here in Thailand, but it is also an encouragement. We have fellow brothers and sisters in Christ all over the world that we should not forget nor neglect to pray for.

Please pray for the local believers. That the Lord would strengthen and encourage them. Also, pray that the heart of the church in the US would be stirred for their brothers and sisters overseas.

- Emma

Creative Media Team