My sweet mother and my incredibly talented cousin have created t-shirts to help me with my fundraising! I had no idea they were doing this, but they have given me the shirts to sell and 100% of the proceeds will go towards my missions. How incredibly kind is that?! I am continually blown away by how The Lord is providing and showing that this is not just a ministry opportunity for me, but also for those around me.
When I first saw the t-shirt design, I was a little skeptical. I was concerned that it wouldn’t make sense and that the shirts would never be worn. After multiple conversations with different people, I honestly cannot think of a better design for this journey I am currently on. If you’ll bear with me, I can explain.
A lot of people (including myself basically all the time) discourage themselves by following up statements about what they want or need to do with the words “But I.”
- I need to work out… BUT I am too busy and tired.
- I want to eat healthier… BUT I lack self-control.
- I want to be brave enough to walk away from an unhealthy relationship… BUT I don’t want to be alone.
- I need to talk about this issue with my friend… BUT I don’t like confrontation.
- I want to make a difference… BUT I don’t think that I am capable.
Something we are all guilty of is talking ourselves down and thinking we don’t stand a chance, but that’s not what God has called us to do. We must make it a habit to follow every “But I” with a “BUT GOD” statement of truth.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ- by grace you have been saved.
Ephesians 2:4-5
When I first felt missions was the direction The Lord was leading me in, I thought for sure I was confused. I kept thinking things like, “I should be trying to settle down” or “I should be focusing on my career.” I continued being doubtful, BUT GOD kept nudging me. BUT GOD kept pursuing me, despite my resistance. I have doubted myself and my abilities, BUT GOD has called me and I know I must go, despite how I feel about my qualifications. It’s all for His glory, not mine.
BUT GOD is able. BUT GOD is stronger. BUT GOD is faithful.
These shirts were made to be a reminder to follow God’s calling on your life and that what HE has done and what HE has promised is better, even when it doesn’t align with the plans we have for ourselves. If you would like to purchase a shirt to support my mission, they are a $35 donation and all proceeds go to my fundraising. To order, fill out and submit this form.
THANK YOU ALL for your prayers and continued support. I could not do this without you!
To Him be ALL the glory.
