One of the couples in my class graciously gave me their 'how-to-study sheet!' David, the husband, had organized and printed out the consonants/verbs in such a way that it is organized, and I can follow and practise writing and reading!
I was struck today by the words 'redeem and redeemer' from Ruth 2:20, 3:11-13, and chapter 4, where Boaz redeems Ruth. I was praising and thanking God for giving me a purpose, value, restoring what the 'locusts have eaten', and yes, REDEEMING!
I know that learning how to communicate in Khmer through speaking and reading is a powerful way of sharing His redemptive power: to pass on how much HE values and wants to restore broken lives, not only for native Khmer but also for expats!
I spent Friday morning with my classmates at the Royal Museum for cultural studies, looking at how much Hindu worship of gods have influenced Khmer culture. There are so many statues of Vishnu and Lakshmi but Buddha still remains the focus of worship for most Khmer!
As sweat poured down my back, we walked and saw powerful images of the past, and as I walked, I prayed that I would remember this and when I am moaning over consonants and verbs, this will keep me focused on why I am here!
Prayer request:
I went to the dentist and will have to redo a root canal. I had it done last year, but it was not done properly. It is sensitive as nerves are exposed and there is a bit of infection. This new dental 'hospital' is extremely good and 4 of my classmates had gone to them. So next week after an exam, I will go to get it done. Pray for the dentist as he works on it next week!
Thank you for praying for my studies.
The extreme heat plus power outages here are not desirable circumstances for studying! I have had to change my times of study to when it is cooler. This weekend is pure study; and then Monday and Tuesday are review days.
I need more conversation/listening Khmer time!
Blessings to you all!
Love,
His Warrior and Disciple, submitting to be His Dance partner here in Cambodia,
Your
sister, Vidya
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