I feel like I have been playing the waiting game in several different areas of my life. Waiting for a job opportunity.. Waiting to leave for the Race and begin God's work.. Waiting to donate to my friend who's on the Race currently "until I am financially stable."
It hit me this week- I have got to QUIT waiting! My life is happening right now. I have 9 months until my launch date for the Race, there is nothing I can do to speed that up and why do I want to speed it up? Spreading God's love and working in His name can happen anywhere, all the time- not just in a foreign place or on a scheduled event like the Race or any other ministry or outreach event. Plus I need this time to fundraise and prepare!
I have been applying to and interviewing for so many jobs, and I stress about finding a job every single day. I am struggling so much with trusting God and being patient. Psalm 37:7 tells us to be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him! I know that God has a plan for me- the perfect plan, so I am working on letting go of my worries and letting His plan take place.
Today, as I was reading some Racers' blogs, I thought about how I had been putting off and making excuses to not donate yet to my friend who is currently on the Race. I have had some financial struggles since my car accident in February set me back, and I continually tell myself that I will donate when I have more money saved up or that I will donate once I have a stable job and income coming in. Jesus said "It is more blessed to give than to receive," in Acts 20:35. So today, even though I still don't have a job, I finally donated and decided I will continue to donate until she is fully funded 🙂
I am praying that God will help me to rely on Him for all my needs and trust that His plans are far greater than mine, and completely worth being patient for.
Philippians 4 :19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
