He Calls Us to Follow

I recently traveled to Cambodia to attend NHO’s kids camp, along with many other volunteers, children’s home staff, and kids. I have been back home for about two weeks and my heart longs to be back in Cambodia, with the beautiful children I met, with those who serve God wholeheartedly and selflessly. With those kids who don’t know you, yet unconditionally love you. To be with the generation who were once orphans, now rising up and helping the younger ones.

As I reflect on my time at kids camp, I look back and I’m in awe of what God did. Ten months ago when planning began, I did not think we would have a kids camp! But God made a way, even in the organized chaos and the meshing of cultures, personalities, different ways of working, time zones, and language barriers. The outcome was so much better than I could have imagined. Churches working together in unity, for one cause: that His name would be made great in Cambodia.

To see these kids worship passionately with their hands raised in worship, to see them dance without abandon. To see before my very eyes the next generation of Cambodians rising up. It felt somewhat special to be in the room because the Holy Spirit was at work.

So, what makes me want to return? There is something strangely addictive about seeing God’s Commission in action. To live it out. To see every part of the day dedicated to God for His glory. I love that I get to play a small part in this. He calls us to follow Him – God doesn’t need our help but He calls us to follow. Are you following?