Our God is a God of great great things. At my high school graduation, we sang the song Look What God Has Done For Us by Graham Kendrick.
Read the lyrics:
"Look what God has done for us
Over all the years we've shared
Ever since the day
He joined our flick'ring
Lights into one flame
Look at all the lives He's changed
By His grace we're not the same
All the fruit that's grown
All that's yet to come
Look what God has done
And his love goes on and on forever
Look at all we've shared in Him
Joy and laughter, tears and pain
Grace to carry on
When days were dark
And all our strength was gone
Look at all the prayers He's heard
All the times He's proved His word
Blessings on our homes
Children that have grown
Look what God has done
And his love goes on and on forever
Freely we have all received
Freely we must also give
Thinking of the price
He paid that we might
Be His very own
Born for such a time as this
Chosen for the harvest years
We have just begun
The best is yet to come
Look what God has done
And his love goes on and on forever"
The end of this unusual school year has brought me to remember those lyrics. As a teacher, this has definitely been the most challenging season I've ever had. No contact with my students and not getting to plan a class party and celebrate while watching a movie or reminiscing about the school year together is devastating. Watching students resilience and strength throughout this time has helped me think about when I have no words, no strength, and no control. There are so many things happening in our world right now far worse than school being closed. People are alone. People are depressed. People are sick. People are dying. People are hurting. People are angry. People are grieving. People are scared.
The end of this unusual school year has brought me to remember those lyrics. As a teacher, this has definitely been the most challenging season I've ever had. No contact with my students and not getting to plan a class party and celebrate while watching a movie or reminiscing about the school year together is devastating. Watching students resilience and strength throughout this time has helped me think about when I have no words, no strength, and no control. There are so many things happening in our world right now far worse than school being closed. People are alone. People are depressed. People are sick. People are dying. People are hurting. People are angry. People are grieving. People are scared.
When you have no strength- who do you turn to?
When you have no words- who do you turn to?
When you have no control- who do you turn to?
Isaiah 26: 3-4
"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal."
"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal."
God has done great things. Don't ever doubt it. He will keep doing them. I definitely need HIM every moment of everyday. I need to learn to continue to focus on Him and let the joy of knowing Him and believing in Him bring me strength. The days aren't easy, but wow is His presence real and His courts the place I want to be.
Nehemiah 8:10b
"Do not grieve, for the JOY of the Lord is your strength."
God isn't finished yet. He is working. He is healing. He is comforting, He is guiding. He is just.
I've been reflecting on the end of this unusual school year. This will be the end of my 4th year living and working in Cambodia. Wow! God has been SO faithful in answering so many prayers and fulfilling so many dreams of mine since moving here. The Lord sees all things. He knows our futures. He calms our restless hearts. He always provides what we need in His timing.
"Do not grieve, for the JOY of the Lord is your strength."
God isn't finished yet. He is working. He is healing. He is comforting, He is guiding. He is just.
I've been reflecting on the end of this unusual school year. This will be the end of my 4th year living and working in Cambodia. Wow! God has been SO faithful in answering so many prayers and fulfilling so many dreams of mine since moving here. The Lord sees all things. He knows our futures. He calms our restless hearts. He always provides what we need in His timing.
During these devastating times where our world is so broken...... Even in the brokenness, I choose to trust Him and praise Him. I've been reflecting on this beautiful country I get the privilege of adding to my 'home' list...... I think we sometimes forget the beauty right in front of us. The adventures everyday. The beautiful smiling people all around. The culture that reminds me exactly of why I wanted to return to Asia again. Every day isn't easy. I was just telling someone how some days are a drag and I wonder why God placed me here while other days I'm overjoyed by the fact I get this blessed life. I have SO much. God protects me everyday on my crazy fast moto as I whizz around town. Why is it we so easily forget to look at the little things? The Lord isn't finished yet. He is working. He never stops. He is a promise keeper. He is a God of Great Things even in the midst of chaos. Enjoy some pictures below of beautiful Cambodia! What a vibrant fun place to live.
Lastly, I included a song by Phil Wickham called Great Things. I encourage you to come to the Lord and recognize all the GREAT THINGS He has done this season. I hope I never forget all the great things the Lord has already done and will continue to do.
All Photo Credit: To my gorgeous friend Bec Kime :) (Taken in the last few years at different times)
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| Tin Roof tops of Market |
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| Family Moto ride (normal) |
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| Bugs? Anyone? |
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| Veggie buying time |
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| Nice views |
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| Russian Market |
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| Intricate architecture |
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| River front |
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| Traffic as usual |
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| Bravery at its best :) |
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| Beautiful! |
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| City rooftop views |
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| Houses on stilts |
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| Cows! |
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| Market Place |
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| Sookie (from Gilmore Girls!) my Suzuki :) Love my Moto ! Photo Credit: my wonderful friend ChanSeng |
