I hate asking for things. ESPECIALLY money. I hate it. HATE HATE HATE.
Maybe it's pride.
Maybe it's independence.
Maybe it's that voice inside me saying "You don't NEED anybody".
All lies and selfishness. God didn't NEED us. It brought Him pleasure and glory to create us. And, like it or not, He created us to need Him and others.
I've known I've needed to write this for awhile, but have put it off because of my distaste for asking.
So today, I held my shower hostage.
I have a ton of things I need to do and errands to run. But I need share this. I need to share my heart. So no shower, no errands until I do what God's asking me.
This next year is going to bring great things and change lives. I KNOW this. God has been whispering it to me over and over. I know this because Satan has been attacking me and my team since we've signed up. For some people, it's been blatant demonic attacks. For some of us, it's been less overt means.
Doubt
Fear
Anxiety
Depression
I never realized how much the devil specializes in his attacks. Everyone has different weaknesses. For me, it's been doubt, fear, and anxiety.
Just like in Eden, he keeps whispering,
"Are you SURE God said that?"
"Are you SURE God meant that?"
"You don't want to look foolish in front of your friends and family, do you?"
Oh, and my favorite,
"There is NO way you can raise that much money. God may be good, but not to you."
What a BIG, FAT LIAR! God is good. God is good TO ME. That is His nature. He CANNOT go against His nature. God has been faithfully showing me how good He is TO ME. He IS providing for all my needs. He DOES love me and wants the best for me.
And if my God is for me, who can stand against me?
I don't think there should be an "if" in that statement. I think it should say "Since my God is for me, who can stand against me".
God has called me to do the World Race. He has confirmed this to me. I know that He will provide through the prayers and financial support of others.
"Honey, your odds go up when you file an application (or ask)."
(Win a Date with Tad Hamilton)
And since movies ::sometimes:: have some good advice, here I am- asking. Will you partner with me in prayer and/or financial support? Will you take part in what God is doing and going to do?
If you would like to donate, you can do that a couple of different ways.
1. Click the "Support Me" link at the top or left of this page and fill out the required information.
2. Mail a check to:
Adventures In Missions
PO Box 534470
Atlanta, GA
30353-4470
(Just be sure to write my name on the memo line!)
I am excited about this coming year and I'm excited to see what God does through your prayers and donations. Thank you in advance for your prayers and donations! I am eternally grateful!
P.S. I would love to meet with any or all of you to catch up and talk about this more! Let me know if you'd like to meet for coffee or get together for dinner!
