Why is fundraising such a difficult task? I know for me, the answer to that is my pride. I am so used to doing things myself, providing for myself, taking care of myself that when it comes to asking someone for their help especially for money, it makes me super uncomfortable. More so than I realized until I started having to do it for the World Race. After sending out fundraising letters that ask for money, selling shirts that require money given, preparing other future fundraising events that will ask for money and spending a day literally going to different businesses asking for some type of donation, whether it be money or something I could sell/auction, I’m having to realize, although super uncomfortable for me, I could very well be stealing someone’s blessing. To some, most, people it is a blessing for them to be able to help someone that’s doing something for our King and I don’t want to take that away. We are all called to be a missionary for Christ, whether that be to your next door neighbor right here in town, or to the remote parts of a 3rd world country. Some people might not be called to be an international missionary, but might be called to simply give, financially or spiritually to those who are called to do that. I have been truly overwhelmed to the point of tears this past week seeing all of the donations, tshirts bought, support, encouragement and prayers I have received. Satan has put thoughts in my mind that nobody is going to want to help me or support me, but I have seen God come through and be completely faithful to me as I am stepping out in complete faith and following where I am being led. My “world” has been completely shaken up. I moved out of my apartment last week and in with my grandma to save money, most people who know me will know just how big of a deal that is for me because I loved living on my own. I am literally giving up my entire world of familiarity for an ENTIRE year, I’m going to be living out of just TWO backpacks, I am going to endure some of the most harsh and uncomfortable situations I never thought to imagine… for what? All for the love of Christ! I need your help though. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of something so incredibly beautiful?? Let God use you. I’ve had people come up to me, hand me a check, and say “I wish I could give more.” What they don’t realize is how much I truly appreciate their kindness and their support. It doesn’t matter if it’s $5, that $5 goes a long way and helps tremendously! Please prayerfully help support me and this mission that God has called me to do! I am so beyond thankful and blessed to have such an incredible church family and support team that stand behind me! Thank you all so much for the constant prayers. Please continue to lift me up, my team up who Satan has been hitting hard, and also for all the people we will be coming in contact with while being on the race!
