You are Different

"You are different. You like it here"  These simple words had such a powerful meaning to me today.  Uncle Fred, the maintenance manager walked towards me as I was heading up to my room.  I greeted him with a friendly hello, and same with Leah who was right behind me.

He is such a friendly, sweet old man.  I love him.  His words were simple.  He wasn't trying to compliment, he knows little english.  He was just being honest.  He looked me dead in the eyes, but his words were directed to the both of us.  He said:  You are different.  You like it here.

He didn't really explain himself.  He didn't need to.  It was really emotional for me to hear.  To think that I could be doing the Lord's work here, it's just amazing to me.  There is another missionary here, and they haven't given the best impression to the church people.  This is what he was referring to.  He was saying that we have been showing that we enjoy life here.  I really do.  

As much as I miss home, wish I was enjoying the college life back at Andrews, and such... I know that what I am doing here is important and it is the Lord's will.  What am I?  That I would be called to such a mission as this?  I feel so privileged to do the Lord's work.   And in Thailand! Uncle Fred's words really shook me to the core.  It made me feel that God has been working through me, and that I am slowly making a difference.  (to think that I could be making a difference!!) It's comforting, but it also reminds me that I need to be aware that what I do 100% of the time affects everyone I come in contact with.  

Sometimes I stop during my day and can't believe I'm here, as a missionary, in Thailand.  It's so amazing. God is so wonderful.  He is my rock and my provider.  I would be nothing without him.  I can't believe that I get to have this opportunity to serve the Lord here.  I am so completely blessed.  My God is amazing, and I hope and pray that I will be able to His humble servant 100% of the time that I am here so that I can show others how amazing He is.  Whether it is by a simple smile or just taking the time to eat with others, I hopefully will show them Him through me.