Thank you all for your prayers and support concerning the beauty workshop and teaching that went forth! Each program went really well! I believe each Daughters client present was positively impacted. I was so blessed to be given the opportunity to pour into their lives and to listen as they shared their hearts. I held a workshop for two separate groups of clients on Wed and taught at the Friday service. On Friday singer/songwriter Leslie Sanazaro graced us with her presence and performed her songs that delicately address the issues of the sex trade. All the clients absolutely loved her music and were touched by it. You can read more about Leslie’s experience and how we got connected on her Daughters of Cambodia page here! After all the teaching and singing took place, there was an opportunity for clients to stay behind and receive prayer if they so chose. I was shocked to see how many stayed behind asking for prayer! God is SO GOOD! With the help of a short term YWAM team, we closed with a powerful time lifting up the clients in prayer.
My hope is that as a result of the teaching that went forth, more women will view themselves the way the Lord does…
precious, unique, beautifully and oh so wonderfully made!
Above: We did an exercise where everyone got to look through magazines (Khmer, western, Chinese) and cut out an image of one person they believed to have ideal beauty. It was interesting to see what kind of women were chosen. The majority cut outs were of fair skinned Korean and Caucasian models though there were a few who cut out pictures of mothers with children and associated beauty with happiness, being a good mom and having a happy family life. After they cut out and shared, we talked about how many of the images we see in media and magazines are unrealistic. We also talked about the importance of learning to love ourselves just the way God has created us and that’s beautifully! During the Friday service I reiterated some key points and emphasized that true beauty should radiate from within.
Above: Leslie playing so gracefully on her nifty portable keyboard. Good thing she brought it along, the power was out at the center all afternoon! She still managed to touch the hearts of everyone there. Thanks Leslie! : )
Amarja, I love it that they were able to accept and receive prayer. That will open up rivers of blessing to them that will not end with just the prayer. Jesus, come, and pour out yourself into those portals opened thru Your grace.
It’s so touching to hear of the simple things that touch all their hearts. We continue to pray for the girls of Cambodia. This weekend sounds like it was a true gift for them. May God continue to hear their cries and bring healing and hope.