Today was our 2nd day of running the Vacation Bible School for over 200 precious Cambodian children ranging from 1 1/2 - 14 years old. Never did I expect to have such an overwhelming feeling today as I was melting from heat, dripping with sticky sweat and watching my feet continue to swell.
I'm afraid yesterday was so miserably hot and humid that all I could do was gasp for air while under one of the 6 oscillating fans of the stuffy, smelly, hot, 3rd floored, non-conditioned room. But today I was ready and prepared for the heat.
As I enter into the building I start to get excited for what the day may bring. The smiles on the kids faces are contagious. The unexpected small hand that just wants to hold your hand, the warm strong hugs that never end and the non-stop high-fives remind me as to why I'm here. To show the love of Christ to these kids who live a hard life. To many of them the few hours they spend at this VBS means time away from a brick factory where they are forced to work long hard hours to financially help their family. However during VBS they sing, laugh, make fun crafts and dance.
The highlight of my day was having the opportunity to sit with the girls in the bracelet factory. It was my hope to meet any of these sweet girls that have actually made one of my bracelets. I've always keep the 3-Strands signed removable ticket so to get to meet them was an honor. Having these tickets in my bathroom has always reminded me to pray for them. So getting to sit and watch her make me a bracelet right there on the spot was priceless. All of these girls have been rescued from a life of sex trafficking and now get to learn a new trade that will ensure a self sustaining future. I'm reminded again as to why I'm here and that's to support Agape International Missions in their fight against the sex trafficking of young girls.
As I reflect back on my day I'm overwhelmed with tears. Not tears of sadness for the incredible poverty and wickedness in this city but rather tears of joy as my cup is utterly overflowing with the love of God and for His people in Cambodia.
I'm afraid yesterday was so miserably hot and humid that all I could do was gasp for air while under one of the 6 oscillating fans of the stuffy, smelly, hot, 3rd floored, non-conditioned room. But today I was ready and prepared for the heat.
As I enter into the building I start to get excited for what the day may bring. The smiles on the kids faces are contagious. The unexpected small hand that just wants to hold your hand, the warm strong hugs that never end and the non-stop high-fives remind me as to why I'm here. To show the love of Christ to these kids who live a hard life. To many of them the few hours they spend at this VBS means time away from a brick factory where they are forced to work long hard hours to financially help their family. However during VBS they sing, laugh, make fun crafts and dance.
The highlight of my day was having the opportunity to sit with the girls in the bracelet factory. It was my hope to meet any of these sweet girls that have actually made one of my bracelets. I've always keep the 3-Strands signed removable ticket so to get to meet them was an honor. Having these tickets in my bathroom has always reminded me to pray for them. So getting to sit and watch her make me a bracelet right there on the spot was priceless. All of these girls have been rescued from a life of sex trafficking and now get to learn a new trade that will ensure a self sustaining future. I'm reminded again as to why I'm here and that's to support Agape International Missions in their fight against the sex trafficking of young girls.
As I reflect back on my day I'm overwhelmed with tears. Not tears of sadness for the incredible poverty and wickedness in this city but rather tears of joy as my cup is utterly overflowing with the love of God and for His people in Cambodia.
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