Fundraising was never something I wanted to do. I mean really who likes to fund raise? The very thought alone was enough to keep me from pursuing any mission work. I always told myself that I would pay my own way if I ever did decide to go on a mission trip again. I hated the idea of asking people for money and I hated the idea even more of having to be so dependent on other people. I have never been one who likes to ask for help. So to sum up what I thought about fundraising “no, no, no, no, no, never, please no.”
As many of you reading this know, I had to swallow my pride when I signed up for the World Race. I put all my trust in the fact that if God calls a person to something, He will provide the way. With that, I started fundraising and to my surprise, it has been such an unexpected blessing. I realized somewhere along the way that I am receiving way more than just financial support. I have had the pleasure of seeing peoples heart in giving and have experienced an overwhelming amount of support. I have been able to not only strengthen many existing relationships but create new ones I wouldn’t have otherwise had the chance to. I have come to expect God to show up and meet financial deadlines, it’s not even a question of “if” anymore. I can name each and every time funds have come in through no effort of my own but just through the sheer generosity of the people around me. It’s astounding. It’s enough to humble anyone. So many people, even those I’ve never met, have given their time, talents, resources, and money all because they are believing in what God wants to do in this journey. They are coming along side His work and vision. I may be the one leaving but by no means is this simply My trip/journey, it’s ours, it’s Gods. I will do my best to be a good steward of what has been given to me and let you all know how our journey is going. Thank you to everyone have supported me! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate what you have done for me.
