While a lot of people were waking up at 5 AM on Black Friday to beat the unbelievable sales and get a head start on all the shopping that will take place between now and Christmas,
I was waking up… so that I could get their day started with all the caffeine needed for that extra pep in their step.
Yes, as a way to raise the funds needed for G42, I started working a second job. Although, I must say I don’t really see my nanny position as a job. Holly, Kyle, Lily, Cecil, and Emma bless my heart in so many ways. [I love you Treece clan]! I wish I could help watch the kiddos without having to take money from them, but it’s one of the only ways right now that is providing a means to Spain in April. This new job, that is definitely breaking down that nasty little thing called pride, is another way.
Without plastering the name of this company on my blog, I will just say, America runs on it.
I went to college, I’m nearly 28 years old, and I have traveled all over the world showing the love of Jesus. Don’t get me wrong, I’m thankful and blessed that I even have the ability to work, and I don’t think I’m too good for it, I just never imagined that this is what I would be doing at this point in my life. If things had gone myway I would be a successful fashion merchandiser, married, and living the American “dream”.
I made a decision almost 4 years ago though. When I was submerged in the baptismal pool on January 7, 2007 I knew that Allison before Jesus was being put to death, and when I emerged, a brand new creation resurrected. Looking back, I would have had everything I always thought I wanted. I would have received everything this culture tells me I should have. What I now know is there wouldn’t have been any depth in that life.
Had I chose the fluffy life, I would have become a slave to my work because my motivation revolved around wealth.
I am choosing the surrendered life, not because I have to, but because it’s where the life-sap flows. My motivation is now based on wanting to see Kingdom invade the earth. My greatest desire is now to see this generation set free, to see this nation restored and filled with the the glory of God.
Neither path is right or wrong, good or bad. It’s just different. My prior goals were all based out of selfish ambition, and not one aspect of it involved bringing Kingdom into that industry. This is why I know that path is not the right one for me.
No matter what the world might say, His love makes this ride worth it all.
He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another obscure village, where He worked in a carpenter shop until He was 30. He never wrote a book. He never held in office. He never went to college. He never visited a big city. He never traveled more than 200 miles from the place where He was born. He did none of the things usually associated with greatness. He had no credentials but Himself. He was only 33 when the tide of public opinion turned against Him. His friends ran away, one of them denied Him. He was turned over to His enemies and went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed to a cross between two thieves. While dying His executioners gambled for His clothing, the only property He had on earth. When He died He was laid in a borrowed grave, through the pity of a friend.
This is what the Son of God did all for the sake of me. All for the sake of you.
I want to waste my life as a “radical”, not because I believe in Jesus and it’s what I’m told to do, but because there is this thing deep inside of me that aches to see a generation truly set free from the insecurities of this world. To see a generation know how valuable they are and how deep the Father’s love is for them.
It’s not the easiest path to follow, but it’s the only way to truly live.
If you are looking for a way to give back this holiday season, and wish to avoid the mass chaos in department stores, I’m humbly asking that you prayerfully consider supporting me in this next season. While it’s not a typical mission trip, this training will provide the discipleship I need so that I may disciple others through the dream God has put on my heart to see this nation changed and awakened!
I am in need of about $4,500 for flights, admission fees, and rent. I know this number seems quite overwhelming, but if 100 people donated only $45, I would be fully funded! Even if you only had the means to give $3, it would be a massive help in fulfilling this feat.
G42 is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and most donations are tax-deductible.
If you feel led, you can do so here: PayPal
-all you have to do is click on ‘Intern Support’, and write my name in the notes section provided in the PayPal link-
Humbled and Blessed,
Allison
