how it all started.

As I was thinking about writing this blog, the lyrics of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song came to mind:

Now, this is a story all about how

My life got flipped-turned upside down

And I liked to take a minute just sit right there

And I tell you how I became..........................a "missionary" to Cambodia.

I still find it hard to say I am a "missionary". I haven't really done anything, but I am preparing to go to Cambodia. On June 10th, I fly from Portland, Oregon to my new home in Phnom Penh on June12th. Crazy!

How did I get here?

Well, in October 2011, I went to Harvest School, in Mozambique. I came in exhausted, not really sure if I wanted to be in ministry anymore. I was drained and felt like I had nothing left to give. Heidi and Rolland Baker stood before the school and spoke about so much, but the key was being in the presence of God. They have been in ministry a long time. They have been through so many things that would cause most people to question what they are doing and if it is worth it, but God has been so faithful and they continue.

I found rest in the presence of God. It wasn't always easy, but it was good.

Throughout the school, many speakers came and shared. I learned so much and experienced God in new  and powerful ways. He began to change my heart. I used to dream about African children and thought about living there, but I started to see different people in my dreams.  

Jason and Kellie Holbeche came and spoke about the needs in Cambodia, especially for the boys. I started to become undone, and with a few friends, we tearfully prayed for the people and the country that day. 

This is where it began. 

I started seeing Cambodian children playing in my dreams. Girls that had been sexually abused were being brought to us for prayer and we were encountering the Holy Spirit so intensely. Also, I have heard these words spoken in my dreams, "These children are like DIAMONDS, precious and valuable." and "I have set the captive free by discourse."

God has truly been at work in my heart and mind. I would have never guessed that I would be returning to SE Asia or even moving there. But that is the journey God has me on, and for now, all I can do is go. 

Please keep us in your prayers. Our team is assembling and it is an amazing team! God is faithful and so good! 

Love, Amy