There is only one word to describe how I have been feeling lately- overwhelmed. But overwhelmed in a very, VERY good way… a few months ago God gave me the idea to have a benefit concert to raise money for my mission trip in July. I went back and forth for a while with God because I REALLY do not like to sing in front of people and I am not very confident in my musical abilities. Finally I decided to just trust God and go for it… and man did God show up!!!
I had been practicing for the concert for months, and I was hoping it would be a good turnout. I was honestly hoping that the concert would raise maybe $100 or $200 at the most. I knew that the audience would mostly be college students and since the majority of us are broke, I figured my expectations should be low. I never thought God would show up like He did and I am so thankful that God is not confined by my expectations.
The Lord used the concert to God raise over $2,000!!!!!!!! When I realized how much money God had raised, I was in complete shock. When my friends told me, I literally thought they were joking. My first thought was, is this real life? lol I am literally blown away by God right now. I am just in total and complete awe of Him.
Not only was the concert amazing because of all the donations, but the entire journey was quite an experience.
The concert was so much more than just a fundraiser. It was a continuous process of having to submit myself to the Lord and rely on Him for strength. In order to do what God did, I had to surrender and have total faith (which is easier said than done). Initially I did not even want to do the concert because I did not want to fail. Thankfully, the Lord moved past my stubbornness.
The concert was just a small glimpse, a sweet little taste of how great our God is and how faithful He is. It is evidence that He will never fail us. And I definitely feel convicted because I should not have had such small expectations but I should always expect huge blessings and expect God to do amazing things.
Jesus, thank you for believing in me when I did not even believe in myself
