Revival In Thailand

My mother has been selling Buddhist offerings (also called Sunk – ka – Phan in Thai) for more than 10 years. As I was growing up, she visited many Buddhist temples, donated a lot of money to help build temples, and went to many meditation classes. I used to ask her why she spent money on building temples and gave offerings to monks even though she did not have much money. She said that she believed it was the right thing to do and hoped that it would help make her life better. The truth was that giving to the monks and temples did not help her at all and she continued to have family and financial problems. I tried giving her money, but her financial woes persisted. Additionally, my younger brother fell deeper and deeper into trouble in his teenage years. My mother could not find peace in her heart. I felt sad for her and tried to help by talking to my brother. It didn’t work and I gave up. Then I learned about God’s power from P’Michele and I accepted Christ into my life. I began to pray for my family. I believed that God was the only solution for my family. I also realized that there are so many Thai people who are suffering like my family who turn to wrong spiritual guidance hoping for a better life and better relationships.

When I heard that Pastor Lao was coming to Bangkok in May 2005, I invited my mother, aunt and uncle to come to church. All of them were touched by the fire of God that worked in and through Pastor Lao. Since then my mother has accepted Christ and has decided to change her business. We are praying that God will make a way for a new job. Although we cannot see any other way of making a living for my mother, we believe that God can make a way. Pastor Noom and Anne, and P’Michele encouraged us that everything is possible for God and told us not to worry.

My mother has not found a new job yet; however, this morning my mother told me that one of her customers was interested in getting to know God. My mother shared about how her life got better after accepting Christ into her life. Can you believe that my mother shared the gospel with a customer who came to purchase Buddhist offerings? To me it was a bit strange, but I know that God’s power is beyond my imagination. All things are possible for God! Praise the Lord!!

As for me, I am so glad that God put me in River of Life Church. Everyone here sincerely cares for my mother even though they know that she makes her living selling Buddhist offerings. I am so overwhelmed by His unconditional love and holiness that work in and through Pastor Noom and Anne’s lives. I know they are very busy because they have so many people to care for, but they are still able to find time to care for my family. Thank God for Pastor Lao, Pastor Noom and Anne, P’Michele, and my loving members at River of Life Church. I am confident that Revival will happen through our church soon.

Love in Christ,

Pum