The story of my week. from stressed to amazed:
On Sunday of last week, I had $75 that had been donated to my race. $75! I was thankful for that, but i needed an additional $3,425 in 2 weeks! To say the least, I was overwhelmed.. I also had so many other things that needed to get done before training camp, but no money for that.. It was tough to think about. It seemed like my every thought was consumed by finances and questions… How? What could I do? Where could I go?
Then it hit me.
God made me realize that He was more important than finances.
I felt like He was saying, "Hayden, I wouldn't have told you to do this race if I wasn't going to provide for you. We both know that you can't raise this on your own. Stop trying to! Trust me. Have faith in me; completely."
So, I broke down. I gave not only my struggles and concerns to God, but I also started praising Him more and more. In that instant, I felt a weight being lifted off of me. It felt good to be so care-free and at peace knowing that my God was going to provide for me. I didn't know how or when.- I just knew.
Tuesday was the first day that I received checks. Each time I was contacted about a donation, my heart leaped for joy and my eyes filled with tears. I feel like it was God's way of saying, "see, i told you so."
People continued to contact me throughout the week telling me that they would love to help support me. I cannot begin to explain the way that I feel when I hear those words. I am almost left speechless. Every call, every dollar, every time I heard the words, "i am praying for you," I am blown away by God.
I never doubted that He would provide for me, but it is so different when you begin experiencing it.
By Friday, I had $3,625….. my first goal was met…..no…exceeded.
Wow. —I was blown away..
Thats not luck,or coincidence, and definitely nothing I did; it's God. And it is beautiful.
Trying to do it on my own = stressed.
Giving it all to God = amazed.
I stand amazed.
