A Testimony of Grace by Sievhuy
- Andrew Collins
- Jul 24
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 29
By Sievhuy Sous
My name is Sievhuy Sous, and I serve as the Co-Director of Mission Dove Cambodia. I’ve been part of this ministry for five years, starting as an Administration and Human Resource Manager and now serving in a leadership role. I am 28, and I’m learning every day, but my experiences of walking alongside youth, creating safe spaces, and healing through faith have shaped me deeply.
Today, I want to share my journey and why I believe God, through the winds and storms of life, brought me to be “parked” here at Mission Dove. Looking back, I truly believe it was God’s plan for me. He gently led me into a season of healing, purpose, and growth. When I reflect on those years, I see not just struggles, but the grace and faithfulness of God guiding me through every step.
This story is not only about my work it’s about how God can restore, reshape, and repurpose our lives when we trust Him, even when everything feels unclear.
In 2019, my life looked “busy” on the outside but inside, I was falling apart. I was working full-time at a business company, holding too many responsibilities, saying yes to everything, and constantly pushing through even when my heart was breaking down. I didn’t rest. I didn’t slow down. And for a long time, I didn’t even know how I survived. I told myself, “Just keep working. Just survive.” Until one day, I couldn’t anymore.
I hit a point where I was mentally and emotionally exhausted. My body was there, but my spirit was tired. I didn’t recognize myself. I felt lost. Like I was moving fast but going nowhere. Everything in my life my faith, my emotions, my health was affected. So, I made a hard decision “I resigned”.
I didn’t know what was next. I just knew I needed to stop before I broke completely. And in that small window of rest, when I had no clear plan God began to show me.
A Gentle Beginning at Mission Dove
About two months after my short break, I stepped into Mission Dove. I didn’t feel ready. I didn’t feel strong. But I felt something peaceful. And somehow, I knew this was God’s time for me. I didn’t enter as a leader. I entered as someone who needed healing. And slowly, gently, Mission Dove became a place where I could breathe again. The safe community. The culture of rest. The discipleship through relationships. The space to learn about emotional health and spiritual leadership not by pressure, but by process.
Here, I learned how to lead with compassion, not perfection. How to disciple others while still healing myself. How to walk with young people, not ahead of them by taking the DNA of JESUS CHRIST.
I am an Onyx Alumni
I was curious about the ONYX program, and in 2020, I decided to join Cohort Seven. It was a big step well outside my comfort zone. I chose to be open, to learn, and be vulnerable by sharing my life story with the group.
To be honest, one of my weaknesses has always been the fear of sharing my own story especially with new people. But there was one phrase from the ONYX program that stayed with me: “If you don’t transform your pain, you will transfer it.” That message gave me permission to take small steps without forcing myself and to believe that healing starts with honesty.
ONYX taught me what it means to engage in mission work and to embrace the uncertainty that often comes with it. It helped me see how Jesus shows love not by judging, or discriminating, or rejecting others because they’re different, but by choosing to be present and compassionate. I’ve come to believe that the mission God has for me is to love others and to walk alongside them in both their joy and their pain.
Through ONYX, I met new people and learned how to build trust slowly, one step at a time. It became a healing journey deepening my relationship with God and allowing me to witness how He works through the lives of others.
Life’s Parked, Why I’m here in 2025?
I really love this ministry. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside young people in some of their most vulnerable moments in their pain, their questions about identity, their struggles with faith, and their challenges with family. I’ve cried with them, prayed with them, and celebrated their growth.
Through Mission Dove, I’ve had the chance to lead and be involved in many programs, each one created to support young adults in their emotional, mental, and spiritual journeys. These programs have become more than just activities; they’ve become safe communities where people feel seen, heard, and loved.
One thing I always remind the youth is this: “If you are tired or struggling, come home. Return to this space to rest, recharge, and remember that you have a family here. Then, we can continue walking together serving God’s kingdom in your own unique calling.”
It’s truly a blessing to have this opportunity to lead this beautiful ministry, alongside a heartfelt team that is deeply committed to seeing God’s healing and love spread in a broken world.
A Hopeful Vision
My hope is to continue building a ministry that is rooted in love, authenticity, and healing a place where the next generation can grow into the leaders God created them to be. I pray that Mission Dove will remain a safe and transformative space for young people, where brokenness meets grace, and hope rises again.
My vision is to keep walking humbly with God, raising up young leaders who carry compassion, courage, and faith into every corner of this nation.
As I serve in the role of director, I may not have all the answers, but I carry a deep hope: that we will continue to show up, love well, and trust God to do what only He can do.
Urgent Prayer Request:
1. Please pray for the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand to stop and for peace in Cambodia.
2. Mission Dove Cambodia have begun to raise funds for food and items for families and kids who have had to evacuate to safer locations because of the war.
Please send your donation to this link:
