BKK, baby!

Well, yesterday was my first full day in Thailand, and I actually can't believe how I could have forgotten that I love this place. For reasons partially unknown to me still, Southeast Asia has captured parts of my heart that are awakened only when I am here. God is apparent to me here; His love is tangible to me here.

I spent yesterday sleeping in, attempting to allow my body to adjust to this time zone, and this heat, followed by time with Peter & Cavelle and the Hanson clan. After hearing the vision and heartbeat of Imagine Thailand I am convinced that this internship is exactly right for me. Peter explained some on how the background of IT is rooted deeply in social justice and loving marginalized communities. He also elaborated on how each area of ministry is connected back to the ultimate goal of learning to see Thailand through the same lens that the Father sees it - in it's full potential as a nation. This is something I can learn from, something I can be completely on board with! 

Today Peter is taking me to Passport Cafe, the university ministry at Chulalongkorn, the most prestigious university in the country. Next stop following this tour is MBK. The goal: get my phone unlocked and acquire a charger. 

I have already made a new Thai friend. Her name is Walnut. We stay together at the IT offices here in Bangkok. She has invited me to hear her sing at the opening of a new store tonight, and I can't wait. Ha!

I'm going to be in BKK until Tuesday, but today is basically my last day of meetings. Adventuring is an absolute must before heading to Mae Sot. I will keep you posted on the craziness of this place!

Please pray that God continues to grab my heart in ways I have not yet known. Pray that He opens my eyes to His kingdom among this nation. Pray for passion to overtake the Thai church. Pray against the injustices of this country, one being the difficulty in living to one's potential. Pray for the marginalized and forgotten. Pray that I am changed.

LOVE from BKK!