So, you could probably say I am a might bit discouraged. I know I'm not the best at updating blogs, so right now, you're getting what's on my heart.
This week I have survived my first earthquake and a category 2 hurricane …by myself. I mean, I know the Lord has been with me, but to tell you the truth, I haven't been in as much communication with Him as I should have been. So, being without power for three days, with a flooded basement, a dead cell phone, a sinus infection and cold, and relationship issues can really get a girl down. I tried to get into the Word and pray, but I just couldn't concentrate. And then… the devil attacked me about the race, and boy did he attack me with full force! I started doubting whether or not I should go on the race… and it's not going away.
I'm doubting whether the funds can be raised, I'm doubting whether or not this really is the Lord's will, I'm doubting if I really can deal with being sick in hot and sticky weather with no communication to the outside world with terrifying mosquitoes attacking me thrown on top of it.
With all of that being said… I need your prayers… like, whoa! I need your specific prayers though.
I need you all to pray that me and Him can get some majorly needed one on One time. I've been avoiding Him and I know it. I need you to pray that I have a renewed enthusiasm for this race, and that I can give it the focus again that I need to place upon such a HUGE commitment.
Pray that I can be healed. It seems like ever since I signed up for the race, I've been inundated with bad health news and the lack of funds to fix it. I know He is the great Physician, but for some reason I am having trouble trusting He can heal ME.
Pray that I can cast my fear and doubt out with the garbage where it belongs. I know I can tough out a situation when need be, especially because I have the Lord of the universe dwelling within me.
Pray that I be encouraged about the funds. I know I need to step up the fundraising and communication efforts, but I am so easily distracted with work, keeping up with commitments, and working on the race that I am being so slow on sending out letters, thank yous, etc. So, with this, pray for focus and encouragement. I have had some people who have been amazing at helping me with ideas for fundraising, but even that makes me feel a bit overwhelmed at times.
Thank you. Love you all. Another blog soon to follow. I think I'm going to try my hand at video blogging next!
Grace and peace~
With all of that being said… I need your prayers… like, whoa! I need your specific prayers though.
Pray that I can be healed. It seems like ever since I signed up for the race, I've been inundated with bad health news and the lack of funds to fix it. I know He is the great Physician, but for some reason I am having trouble trusting He can heal ME.
Pray that I can cast my fear and doubt out with the garbage where it belongs. I know I can tough out a situation when need be, especially because I have the Lord of the universe dwelling within me.
Pray that I be encouraged about the funds. I know I need to step up the fundraising and communication efforts, but I am so easily distracted with work, keeping up with commitments, and working on the race that I am being so slow on sending out letters, thank yous, etc. So, with this, pray for focus and encouragement. I have had some people who have been amazing at helping me with ideas for fundraising, but even that makes me feel a bit overwhelmed at times.
(Repeat to self, "I will not be discouraged. I will not be discouraged.")
