Up until now it all felt like a dream, but reaching the $10,000 mark made it real. Before, I knew the Lord had called me to this, but you know sometimes we doubt and start thinking that we might have heard him wrong. Meeting the first deadline was exhilarating and confirmation that I was going, but when the 2nd deadline wa getting so close and I was still $3,500 away it seemed impossible and doubt came rushing in again.
Everyday that went by and the deadline got closer and I still was so far from the goal, I asked God if I had heard Him wrong and this wasn’t what he wanted for me, but he continued to remind me that he had called me and I just needed to trust his timing.
One day I broke down and I told the Lord I was done. I was overwhelmed and pretty much gave up. I got away from everyone and cried and cried and cried alot. I’m terrible at showing my emotions and I’d rather suppress my feelings, well that day the walls came down and the tears did too.
After spending 3 hours with the Lord and letting him know what I was really feeling, I went home laughing and filled with joy knowing that the Lord was about to show up. That day I sold my car and was $1,600 closer to reaching the deadline.
3 days before the deadline I left to Mexico and I didn’t want to, because I knew I hadn’t reached the deadline and I didn’t want to leave until I’d met it, but the Lord said, “Go and don’t worry,” so I went. It was nerve-wrecking not being able to check my account, but one day my sister was able to get wifi and I checked my account and I still hadn’t reached the goal. I was sad, but then I remembered that the Lord promised to provide, so I went along my business.
When me and the fam were heading back home, I logged into my account and saw that an AMAZING woman who had previously donated $1,500 had now donated another $1,000. My heart just about jumped out and I thanked the Lord for this amazing surprise and blessing.
It’s funny how my feelings and thoughts towards the Race have changed throughout the months from the moment I was accepted. I have had highs and lows, had doubts and then complete faith and trust that the Lord would provide, it has truly been a rollercoaster of emotions.
From the beginning, it was a for sure that I was going, but now that I reached the $10,000 mark it is for sure that I am launching with my squad. The Father knows what He is doing and his timing is perfect. I may not have reached the $10,000 mark by the deadline, but the Lord made sure I meet it. His will is always done and all in His timing.
These next 11 months are going to be filled with many surprises and I am very excited to see what all the Lord is going to do and how he is going to overwhelm us with his AWESOMENESS!!!
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