FUNdraising.
Why would the word 'fun" be attached to this word? It is not fun for me to ask for money even if it is for a worthy cause. Being dependent upon others is something I have never been. If I desired it, I wanted to work hard to get it. I never wanted "handouts". I guess my question is (and has always been):
"Why should people have to dig into their pockets, wallets, bank accounts, etc. because God has called me to do something?"
But, then I remember God puts you in situations to show you who YOU are.
The above fact is something I have been pondering for a couple of days. I have been stuck in these ways of independence for a while (which will take a whole other blog post to explain). But then I am reminded of so many Bible verses that push me back toward other people:
Hebrews 10:24-25: And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
I Corinthians 12:24-26: But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
Romans 12:15-16: Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
I believe this is what God is trying to show me about myself through this fundraising period. I need to connect more, engage more, confess more, etc. Jesus taught us how to connect when he built relationships and reached out to others even when He knew exactly how it would end. Connection is the way of God.
Fundraising is the beginning of the totality of my World Race ministry. Things that I thought almost seemed impossible are becoming possible more and more each day… that is truly a testimony in and of itself. How can I hope to encounter miracles and love of others as I minister around the world but not expect miracles to happen in my own life? I shouldn't be that way.
So, from today on, I am going to fundraise…. and I am going to make it fun. I can spend time with my friends fundraising. I can throw parties, game nights and karaoke sessions (they'd probably pay me to STOP singing.. haha). I can just have fun with it while spending time with my loved ones. After all, I will be gone for 11 months.
With that being said, if you'd like to help me with my fundraising, here are some things you can do. You can click here or write a check of any amount you feel led to give to AIM with my name in the memo (their address is right on my home screen). Also, you can support my first fundraiser- T-shirts! The price for each shirt is $20.00 and I have sizes ranging from XS to XXL. If you'd like to pre-purchase one, please click here, let me know the size(s) you'll need and I will get back to you as soon as I can! Thanks for your continued support. This is just the beginning. 😉
XOXO,
Belle
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P.S. I still need your help with funding for my World race. Please spread the world about my ministry or donate if you'd like to support me! Thanks so much if you already have! Please click the "HELP me continue to HELP others" tab in the left hand corner. God Bless!
