It was night in Bangkok and we headed out for a prayer walk in the infamous red-light district in Thailand, Patpong. It hasn’t gotten any easier the more we visit. In fact, it seems to get harder. You notice more of the little details…the small print in posters, the girls peering at you from cracks in doors, and the sadness in their eyes.
It was the first night that while our team was walking, a woman working near the Fetish Bar twisted her ankle. I did not see the actual incident, but did see the entire team freeze. Later while debriefing the evening, some of the thoughts going thru their minds at the time were; “I’m paralyzed. Should I help? Do I touch her? Will I get her in trouble if I reach out to her by her boss?” Many knew that this was the moment in which they prepared for. After a few long seconds, several ran over to help her to her feet. While the team moved forward, a small group was convicted to return and pray with her.
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This was a test of faith for many. It was putting into action what they did not know they could do. We are not sure how the girl is now, but we walked away in faith believing she would be healed not just physically but also spiritually. Her name is impossible to pronounce, so let’s call her Faith. Please pray for our friend, Faith. Kristen and I hope to run into her again this next week as we continue the ministry there with our second team.
*Photos by Kristen
