The Things I Have Learned
December 22, 2008
Even though the work is often difficult, I have learned many things as I meet with HIV-positive people and their communities. Here are a few things the Lord has taught me.
- Before God came into my life, I had no direction and no hope! Before God comes into many Cambodians’ lives, they have no direction and no hope.
- God sees us all the same. He does not care who we are or how much money we have; what he really cares about is our relationship with Him.
- We should not judge people and decide with whom we should share the Gospel. God asks us to tell the Good News of Jesus Christ to all people. God uses the most unlikely people in His Kingdom, like me, poor pastors, and humble church members.
- In every situation, every day, we should give God glory for all things. Look at how God is working in both good and bad situations (HIV), because His hand will be on all things. We shouldn’t blame others.
- NGO workers, pastors, HIV-positive people, community members—God can use all of us to help each other physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Please pray for us as we continue to train pastors and church members to teach their communities about HIV and care for those who are sick. Pray for those who are suffering, that they would find hope in Jesus Christ.
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PROFILE
Im Hai
Church Mobilization Program ManagerPhnom Penh, Cambodia
As a child, Hai was separated from her family and endured hardship under the Khmer Rouge regime. While in a refugee camp, she came to know the love of Jesus Christ. Hai now works with the HIV/AIDS ministry of Samaritan's Purse, where she provides church leaders with the resources, training, and support they need to teach their communities about the disease and care for those who are infected.
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