Micah 6:8

INTERNET! I've been a bit deprived the past 2 weeks without my own internet and having to mooch of people's internets. Especially with so much I have seen and heard - I feel like a rice bag exploding in the seams. And at times like these I long for and miss community. But at times like these I also get excited about building a whole new and radical community with the Cambodians, children, teachers and other missionaries. 

Ok, so before I go on rambling like a mad woman, I ought to explain what's been happening in the past few weeks. About 3 weeks ago, I officially signed a contract to come here to Cambodia for a year. In the 2 weeks after, I packed my life in one suitcase, tied up lose ends and said bye to family and friends. Then I headed to Singapore for 5 days, Phnom Penh for 2 days and now, Sihanoukville my final destination for the next 11 months!

ANYWAYS, back to the main point of this awesome post: WHY? in the world would I go to Cambodia for a year to teach? I don't have a teaching background - what can I even do to help? Some of you know that a verse that really nailed it for me was Micah 6:8.

"He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."

WOW! That verse on it's own speaks volumes but the whole book just grabbed me and grabbed my heart and didn't let go. More specifically, I needed to truly understand the depth or mercy, justice and humility that God calls us to in the face of the realities of this world.  And finally, "To walk humbly with your God" - what a daily blessing. I am not going to Cambodia because I am a great teacher or a superwoman or I a great Christian. I can't change the world but I am praying that God would change me daily and in small ways, impact the people around me.

That was my prayer before leaving Canada. Now that I am writing this 3 days after first arriving in Cambodia, Micah 6:8 has taken on a newer, deeper meaning. Where injustices are right in your face and showing compassion and mercy is a decision you have to make multiple times each day, walking before God is a humbling and naked experience. Every moment, my mind is blown and my heart is broken.