Wowza. It’s 2018 people! This year is gonna be BIG. The big 1-8 (an adult, yikes), high school graduation, the World Race, and tons more! When I think about actually going on the race I still get butterflies. I am STOKED. I am so in shock and thankful for all the Lord has provided me getting to this point. And I’m in love with all of you as you endlessly support me with your prayers and donations. As the countdown progresses, fundraising pops into my mind far more often than it used to. I’ve had some awesome, God-centered moments with friends as I tell them about the race, like what kinds of things we will be doing, why I’m going, and my fundraising. I can talk for hours about the race. Explaining all the small details I know, but how when I go everything could be different. Sharing how and why God called me to this. Answering questions. Seriously, I could go on and on. But the second someone mentions fundraising or money.. I start to become a little more reserved, quieter.
Fundraising. It’s a little intimidating. Okay.. maybe a lot. Asking things from people I barely know, but even the people I do know can be totally nerve wracking. I’ve struggled with giving my worries, fears, and doubts to God. I’ve said tons of times in my prayers they are all His. I’ve told myself I must give Him all the power. I desperately want to be released from these worries, but deep down in my heart I can still feel them. It seems so easy to get discouraged. One day you are feeling great about where you are, and you’re confident about your path. Then the next, you’re down. The devil strikes again. He puts all these thoughts into your head, “You aren’t good enough” “Give up now before you embarrass yourself” “God won’t provide for you, you aren’t worth it”. But the most uplifting part is when Jesus comes to rescue you. He gives you the courage and strength to shut the devil out. He fills your heart with love, strength, power, and encouragement. Our Father is our ultimate protector. His love surrounds us, protects our hearts. Each negative thought and feeling bounces off us because the Lord’s love is THAT powerful!
But something I’ve realized recently, I can’t just give up all these worries, all these fears, I need the Lord’s strength in giving them away to HIM. This is why I will continue to ask Him for strength, for guidance. In the deepest part of my heart, I KNOW He will provide, there is no doubt. But right now, my mission is to release my heart from these worries.
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Speaking of fundraising…
I have a couple things in motion so far! I will be sending out a NEWSLETTER soon, if you want to be included please comment and I’ll get your address!
Adopt-A-Box has been moving along, but there are still plenty of boxes left to adopt! I want to make sure all the boxes have good homes going into this new year! 🙂
If you live locally, stay tuned for a super fun CrossFit related fundraiser happening VERY soon!!
Lastly, for the month of January I have partnered with Threads of Hope. I am selling handmade bracelets made by at-risk Filipino families. Half of the proceeds with go back to the Philippines to rescue girls stuck in prostitution, and provide work and an education for Filipino families. The other half of proceeds will go directly to support my World Race!
An update on Adopt-A-Box!
Threads of Hope
