My Thoughts of Cambodia...Ashley Grace

I realized how fortunate I am from Cambodia. It really opened my eyes. I had heard about human trafficking, but once you see the faces of girls that have actually been exposed, you never forget it...especially since I am a girl. Yes, it is a lot to take in for a 16 year old, but I'm glad I went and I would do it again in a heart beat. My fam and friends were worried about me, but I knew God was with me. What really touched me was just the desperation for food. Also, the girls that had been exposed probably had more faith than I did, they were so dedicated and they had been hurt more than I had. I live in such a protected world and stepping outside the box has really changed my life. I still am in shock of how sick some people can be. I didn't expect what I saw. I did not expect so many poor people and the houses there made me feel so sorry. Everytime I complained and I have so much...they have literally the clothes on their back and the dirt on the ground. When I was young I always wanted to be a teacher. I think my views may have slightly changed after this trip. I realized that God can use someone as young as me to make in impact and do his work in this world. Before I felt like I couldn't do anything and I wasn't really needed, but I was and it was part of his plan to show me. I really feel that God could be calling me...maybe to become an English teacher, since I love English, and maybe become a missionary in somewhere like Cambodia. Ya....you might say that would be risking a lot, but wouldn't it be soo worth it to see some little kids knowing Jesus just because you helped share the gospel. So my thought for today is ASAP-Always Say A Prayer....and Please if nothing else....Remember the Girls at Ralpha House and the children in Cambodia. It is a corrupt place and if the Christians stand up then maybe one by one God can use them to show Cambodia God's love. Just remember to be thankful for what you have and best of all learn the concept of patience....because if they have, then certainly we can! I've seen a lot and yes it was a lot to digest, but I know God sent me there for a purpose and I think that purpose was fulfilled. God's Daughter--Ashley Grace