"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
I've noticed something lately. I've realized that I've been hoping in all the wrong places. Another thing I've realized is that fundraising is hard…and it is a process, one that is essential for faith-building.
But back to hope. I've been working so hard raising money for this trip: crocheting non-stop, painting, making flyers, sending letters and emails, posting things on facebook, planning a bake sale, making phone calls, talking to people, etc. I know all of this is good, although I've struggled quite a bit with knowing the balance between being active and allowing God to move, but I noticed my hope had become placed on all the things that I was doing and things that I was planning on doing. I was hoping that the next phone call I made would lead me to more support. I was hoping to get more orders to crochet or paint things for people. I was hoping that someone would see my facebook post or read my blog. But I had it all wrong! I must place my hope in God. I must trust and believe that He is going to provide for me and it isn't about whether or not I do enough or say the right thing. It is about Him. It is about His faithfulness and the way He is going to provide for me. It is not about how I can earn His provision, because I had this idea that if I worked hard enough at this that God would bless me and give me what I needed, but this isn't about earning anything. God freely gives…that's what He is all about. Now don't get me wrong, I know I still need to be active in this process, but the way I look at it is going to be a lot different. I'm no longer hoping in what I can do or what people might do for me, but what God will do for me!!!
