Week 3 in Thailand

 Alrite so this last week flew by. Time seems to be going like crazy. I cannot believe it has been two and a half months since I have started this journey. This week was a good week for me. There has been challenges going on with in the team but God continue's to reveal himself to me. I first want to talk about how three people came to christ this week. Last friday a girl named Gem accepted christ. It was an amazing thing to see and be a part of. What was really encouraging is she said the thing that got her was when we went to the beach and we had a time of prayer and she just so happened to be there. She said when she herd us pray it moved her. Now that was crazy for me because that was the last thing I was even thinking about. It is so amazing how God can be working in peoples hearts when you don't even know it and he can be using you at anytime. So praise the Lord for that, she accepted christ last friday. She has asked us to pray for her, so I would also ask that you pray for her as well. Again her name is Gem and at home she has to wy the idols (which is almost like bowing down). She also has the duty to feed the idols. Now a lot of people in Thailand do not have the freedom to worship God like we do. Some people get beaten by there parents or completely seperated from there family, they get cut off. She has asked prayer that God will give her the strength to overcome this fear of her parents. Her parents do not know she is a christian that is why she has to keep wying the idols. If she does not then her parents will be very angry and she will have to explain her self, which she wants but as you can imagine it is really hard. 

 Praise God that last night two more people accepted Christ in the Bethel Church. Your prayers are helping thank you. Unfortunately this sudden Nauseous, headache sickness came over me yesterday. It was only a day thing but I had to stay behind. It is amazing to see fruit being produced, wow praise the Lord. Keep praying that more and more people will come to Christ in this country. It seems like the holy spirit is spreading like wild fire.

 This week we also started our english classes. So far we have about 7 students and it should grow as time goes on. As people learn english we are also developing relationships. Through that we hope that they will hear the gospel. What is encouraging is that Gem became a christian because she started relationships with people through english classes. Please pray for that, not necessarily people. That is not what matters. Pray that relationships will grow deeper as they have already started. 

 As for our team, there have been challenges rising up. Some people are going through some things so just be in prayer for our team. This verse really stuck out to me in Romans 15:5-7

"May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God."

 This is huge for me and should be for you. We need to treat each other with the attitude of Christ Jesus in order for us to see the glory of God. If our team can treat each other with the attitude of Christ Jesus how much more can you do out in the world. People will see that and be encouraged and want to know more. I want this for our team, please pray that God will teach us how to have the attitude of Christ Jesus to one another.

 Thank you for all your prayers. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ, in the dark and good times. Every soul needs a savior lets pray together that people will seek the savior out.

Your brother in Christ

Josh