Here’s what I’ve been avoiding saying for the past month:
I’m going on The World Race because I feel like that’s what The Lord wants me to do with this next season of my life.
I need your help raising money and I’m hoping you’ll support me after you’re done reading this. Or take a break and donate now and then come back and read. Either works for me.
Here’s why I haven’t said those things until now:
I’ve been afraid if I tell people that the real reason I’m going on this trip is solely because I feel like that’s what Jesus wants me to do, they’ll write me off for being to Jesus-y (Jesus-ie?). However, I realized that’s not giving you the credit you deserve as a human. I was actually doing exactly what I was afraid you might to do me.
I wasn’t giving you a chance.
I wasn’t giving you the chance to see why I’m doing this and make up your own mind about it. And I think you’re smart enough to do that.
I also wasn’t asking for help to raise funds because asking for help feels vulnerable. I’ve been hiding from this need by pretending it doesn’t exist. The truth is, I do need your help. I’m going to be able to help a lot of people on this trip, but not unless I’m willing to ask for your help first.
I hope you’ll help me financially to go into this next season of my life.
With love,
Luke
