Do you procrastinate? If so, why?
1/7/25
For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Isaiah 41:13
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- God helped me achieve a major milestone this year: my Thai driver’s license
- I feel like I’m now officially a Thai resident!
- God sent me two precious friends to provide moral support and translation assistance, turning would usually be a stressful process turned into a fun and somewhat relaxed experience
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Getting a driver’s license in Thailand is not as easy as in the U.S. There are many more steps and documents that are required. I won’t bore you with all the details. Our precious neighbors Mimi and Frode went with me to Immigration (to get a required document for my driver’s license). They didn’t mind hanging out and helping me complete all the necessary steps until I got my driver’s license. I didn’t know it would take all morning! After a confusing 3 hours at Immigration, I finally got the letter I needed!
God has such an amazing sense of humor. While I was waiting for Immigration to process my paperwork, a man from Finland arrived and asked us for help with his visa extension application. I ended up completing his application form due to his limited English; the form is in Thai and English. Later, a Korean gentleman approached me and asked questions about the letter he received from Immigration, confirming that it was the right one. I laughed feeling like an unofficial Immigration officer.
We quickly left Immigration and drove 20 minutes to the driver’s license office, arriving 20 minutes before the office closed for lunch at 12 noon! I wasn’t sure if I would get my license, as I still had to take 3 physical tests and complete the rest of the driver’s license application process. My family prayed for me the entire morning, and by 12 noon, I had my driver’s license in hand!
In the car and at the different offices, Mimi, Frode, and I had a great time talking. I was so thankful to have friends who were there with me while I was navigating the long, complicated process of getting a driver’s license. I had been dragging my feet for almost a year, but I really needed a driver’s license, especially in case of a car accident. Knowing that Mimi and Frode would help me motivated me to finish the driver’s license education video quickly and complete the necessary steps to get my license. It’s amazing how moral support overcomes procrastination! Knowing that I didn’t have to go through this scary experience alone made it so much easier to endure.
Obtaining my driver’s license has deepened my connection with the Thai people and given me a sense of belonging here. Often I have felt like I don’t belong, but God is slowly but surely weaving my heart to His and to the precious people of Thailand with cords He has created. Despite often feeling hindered and limited by the language barrier, the Thai people are incredibly kind and sweet, making genuine efforts to connect with me despite my difficulties in communication.
God is so loving. He holds my hand and sends people to hold my hand too! When I am intimidated by life, I need to remember that God is holding my hand and will help me. Nothing is too big for Him!
PERSONAL CHALLENGE: How about you? Are you procrastinating about something? Remember that God is holding your hand. Keep repeating Isaiah 41:13 until God gives you the courage and freedom to tackle that issue/project. I would love to hear about your breakthrough/answered prayer.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
- Recently we watched this video, and I was inspired to pray for God to make our home Heaven on earth.
- Please pray for the salvation of Ilkka, the Finnish man I met at Immigration, and his Thai girlfriend.
“Heavenly Father, I praise You because You are a Father who cares about every aspect of my life. You know what I need and You know when I need help. You hold my hand. Thank You for providing friends to help me when I need it most. I pray for the salvation of Mimi, Frode, Ilkka, his girlfriend, and the precious people I met at Immigration and the driver’s license office. Please pour out your love and healing upon them. I know that they have struggles and pain. They are looking for love and purpose. Help me to love and care for them so that they see Jesus in me. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.”
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