Proving the Doubters Wrong

For the past couple days, I feel like the devil has been tugging & trying to win over the journey of this experience. Since the launch of my blog & more word of my race getting out, I have had more negative impact, then positive support. “That’s a lot of money to raise, Steph.” “You’re not going.” “You won’t last 11 months away from home.” It’s comments like that push me even harder. 

Yes, $16k is a lot of money to raise. Yes, 11 months is a long time away from home. But, for every $1.00 of that $16,000, a life will be touched. For every month out of the 11 I am gone, I learn something new about myself. Good can only come from this experience. 

I have said this numerous times & I will say it numerous more, but I am so in love with the possibility of changing the world, it’s ridiculous. I close my eyes & I can see a better day. In 2 Corinthians 4:16 it says, “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” With the frustration & the stress that comes along with the negativity, that doesn’t even compare to the joy & peace I will feel when I finally arrive, get to, or land wherever it is God is calling me to be! So, I’m trying to do not loose heart. I know God is going to bless me for my obedience & willingness to serve him. I just have to keep my eyes on the prize.

Over the next few weeks, first & foremost, I will again ask for prayer. Please pray that God sends me the strength to shake the negativity off & turn it into something positive. I know that this is the devil just trying to pull me down. Also, pray for the negative people. Pray that through this journey I am going through, they can see the faith I have & it will overcome them. Also, if you feel led to support me financially, there is a “Support Me” tab where you can do so! Thank you all for the love & support I have received over this past week, it truly means a lot.