Hello Family : )
So I'm quickly approaching my first financial dead line for the World Race.
I have never been so stressed about ANYTHING in my whole life. My first payment is for $3,500 and as of right now I have $2,700. That means within the next eight days I have to come up with $800.
My initial thought was to lay in bed for days crying and feeling sorry for myself because clearly there was no way I could continue to go on this trip because that last $800 was just not there. Then I thought I could run around frantically for the next week and beg every single person I've ever met for money or put together a last minute fund raiser. Then God showed me the final solution. CHILL OUT!
God audibly spoke to me and told me it was time for me to go on this trip. I truly believe with all my heart and soul that it is written in God's plan for me to leave on this trip, with this squad, at this time. I've never been so sure about anything in my life.
As He usually does, God punched me in the face with His love. I'm reading a daily devotional right now called Jesus Calling and lately all of them have been about how fear and mistrust usually manifest in excessive planning. At one point it says in worrying about things, you're questioning God's ability to take care of you. Then today was the breaking point. The first line of today's devotional says "Come to me with empty hands and an open heart, ready to receive abundant blessings."
UMMMM HELLO!!!!! God here, I'm aware you're in need, I've got your back, CHILL OUT!!!!!
So then I came home for the weekend to cry to my mom. When I got home my parents sat me down and told me they've decided to sell my car right before I leave to pay for the rest of my trip!!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!
so in case you guys are wondering about the title of this blog, zapata means shoe in spanish. It's a common thing in Texas to say you're using your zapatamobiles to walk somewhere instead of driving. I can honestly say y'all I would rather walk than drive the rest of my life if it means I get to go on this trip.
God is continuing to blow my mind everyday and I know it's because of His unconditional love for me and the many prayers y'all are sending up for me : )
I love you guys and thank you for your support.
Josi
