Reality Check.

59 days till departure.

Almost everything is done. 

My flight is booked, my Thai visa came in the mail, 

I have purged my closets and drawers of almost all of my winter clothing, leaving me the only option of layering summer clothing right now.

I've envisioned how I am going to pack everything. 

I've planned out every detail I can think of. 

But I am struggling to remain peaceful. 

People are starting to ask me if I'm excited. 

And undoubtedly I am. Very. 

But as winter's chill has begun to freeze the yellow leaves and the cool wind has brought trillions of crystalline flakes to settle on the ground,

 I can't help but start to panic a little.

Reality Check:

I leave one week after New Years. 

Christmas is just around the corner.

And I have $-161.00 towards the funds that I need to make Thailand a reality.  

I have a deadline of raising everything I needed for the first year of ministry ($7,004) by January 1st. 

It's still possible, but it's going to take a miracle. 

And sometimes it's incredibly hard for me to believe that it will happen at all. 

I've seen God provide insane amounts of money in no time. 

And I'm trying to trust and believe that it will happen again. 

Most days I am not worried or anxious. 

But there are a few days in between those hopeful ones that kick my faith right out the backdoor. 

The reality is, 

I need an immense amount of help. 

I have a dream of bringing hope and light to those who are trapped in the sex industry. 

I know many of you do as well. 

I have a dream of telling the untold stories. 

The ones that will impact the world and inspire people to action. 

I have a dream of pouring my heart into the orphans and widows. 

The least of these. 

I know that many people reading this have hearts to do good. 

I know that many of you desire to see Heaven on earth and the day when every orphan is wrapped up in momma's arms. 

And none of these things are possible without you. 

If you desire to sow into the nation of Thailand, 

if you desire freedom for the women forced to sell their bodies every night, 

if the thought of the young children being sold and traded like cattle makes you sick… 

Please, PLEASE partner with me in this. 

There are 3 ways you can be involved in what God is doing in Phuket. 

1. PRAY. I cannot stress enough how much prayer is needed. I will be living in one of the darkest cities I've ever been in, and I need as much prayer and intercession as I can get.

2. SPREAD THE WORD. The more people know about what is going on around the world, the more we realize we have a responsibility to do something about it. Share this blog, or share the video on the support page. Acknowledgement is the first step to advocacy. 

3. GIVE. Though I will be considered staff at SHE, I will not be paid to be there. I need to pay for my own housing, food, transportation and ministry costs. By supporting me, you are allowing me to thrive in a nation that is starving for the hope of Jesus. 

I need a total of $600 a month to cover all ministry costs, food, accommodations, transport, and other expenses. 

You can give one-time donations as well as become a monthly supporter. 

If you feel led to give, please CLICK HERE.

Together, we can bring hope and life to Thailand like never before.