I knew preparing for the World Race would dig deep.
I knew I would be challenged in my thinking.
I knew I would be required to explore beliefs about Jesus that have existed in my mind since I was a child.
Yet somehow, I never imagined the Lord would prune and mold me so intentionally and with so much grace.
I have a really hard time asking for help.
Whether that is opening a jar of jelly, zipping up my jacket when my hands are full, or raising 18,000 dollars for a trip, I struggle to say, “I can’t do this alone.”
So here is my public declaration, in full humility.
I can’t fundraise this money alone.
I can’t spiritually prepare for 11 months on the mission field alone.
I can’t emotionally process through living an intentional, missional lifestyle alone.
I don’t say that because I haven’t felt supported. I don’t say that in pity due to being behind.
In fact, I have seen family, friends, and acquaintances come along side me and support my trip in ways I couldn’t imagine.
I have a team beside me that loves me better than I deserve.
I declare those truths simply because I have naively believed that somehow, in some way, I was going to manage this process without having to ask for help.
Yet, the Holy Spirit continues to stir my heart to share, be vulnerable, and invite. I feel honored that you’re walking with me (and believing in me) as I knock down the lies that the enemy has fed me – “you don’t need anyone.”
I’m inviting believers to declare His truth with me – I need community to point me to truth as I prepare for a life-changing season.
The Lord didn’t design me to function without support.
I read a blog about training camp recently, and my heart literally started to beat harder and faster at the thought of sitting by a fire, sharing life stories and vulnerable self-truths, making family with strangers.
Friends, we are humans walking and living on an Earth that is wrecked by sin and flesh.
Good news to follow the bad – we are likewise, and forever more, loved by a Savior that is coming back. We don’t have to fix the sin, nor are we charged with finishing the battle between flesh and spirit. We serve an almighty Father who promises to come and bring His children home. He has already won.
This has been my encouragement as I work through understanding my sin in believing I can do anything alone.
I wanted to put forth a fundraising update and a little more information, as I will share lots of fun ways to support me in the coming months.
F I N A N C I A L S U P P O R T
My first deadline for fundraising is July 20, 2018: $5,000.
My second deadline for fundraising is September 20, 2018: $10,000.
My final deadline for fundraising is the goal to be fully funded by January 2019: $18,200.
As of right now, I am about 11% supported, which is amazing.
I feel indebted to each and every individual who is choosing to support my trip.
Thank you.
S P I R I T U A L S U P P O R T
I would love prayers for the following;
boldness in being honest about my support needs
that my life would shine His love and that others would see/know Him instead of me
that Jesus would continue to provide supporters who believe in the WR & in Jesus
intentionality in my final month at NCSU and in Raleigh
rest… simply for rest in a busy time of life
If you are interested in supporting me, and haven’t gotten any information, feel free to e-mail me at [email protected].
Thank you so much for investing and believing in me.
All my love,
Hannah
