Now being fully funded, I had to raise $14,300….and I have it. World Race was a dream. Never thought it’d be true. Never thought I would accomplish it. Never thought I “had it in me” to put forth the time and effort to make it a success. Somehow I made it to training camp, somehow I made it to launch and the first 3 months of the race, and now, somehow I made it 7 months and will be able to finish 11 months.
Do not EVERtell me what’s realistic. Do not EVERtell me “Oh that’s a lot of money, I’m not sure that’s going to be possible”. Do not EVER tell me “man I’d love to support you, but what if you don’t come up with the rest of the money?” You can speak life or death into a situation, literally. It’s up to you and what faith YOU have, and how much you trust the Lord, if you’re a Christian.
I’ve learned a lot from this whole fundraising process. It really is a true test in itself and something to test your limits. I 100% needed what happened with me in my fundraising process. I’m so, so much stronger in my trusting that God provides. Even when you think your not worthy of it or think it wont happen, he surprises you. He tells you “well done”, and provides. Trust me! I’ve had these thoughts many times and believed there have been times I don’t deserve to be here, but God has GRACEand knows my heart, and what I’m going to accomplish in HIS glory!
So I’m going to Africa! And actually I’m late in typing this blog and I’m here now and LOVING it! Encouragers – keep encouraging…PLEASE! We are human and we NEED it. Discouragers – Christian or not, I instantly want to be mean, but I can’t. I will say though, Jesus has a much bigger reality then yours. What makes sense to you and what’s realistic to you is NOT what’s realistic for our God. If you want to know more in depth of what I’ve learned from this whole process, message me on FB or email me. I really have been strengthened so much in this, and now want to practice heavy encouragement even more.
Thank you so much! I have 3.5 more months of the WR and ill be home! Love you!
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-Ben
