It’s approximately 9:56pm as I finally find a minute to sit down and eat dinner after a very busy day. There’s been a lot on my heart and events that I want to share. As I’ve experienced more anxiety and stress over the logistics and preparation for leaving on The World Race, God never fails to gently remind me of his faithfulness and love for me. Whether he blesses me in BIG ways (i.e. The World Race!) or with little blessings, he is always reminding me that he continually provides. It has brought me more and more to a constant state of gratitude where “thank you” doesn’t even begin to cover it.
One of the biggest “little” blessings I am not at liberty to share just yet – as it’s not my news. But when great things happen to those you love the most, it’s just as exciting! Please stay tuned, the big reveal is coming soon.
Paying off my credit card was a dreaded task on my long list of to-do’s. But in the process, God revealed that I had built up enough reward points to reimburse my plane ticket to Georgia for WR Training Camp!!
I was long overdue for an oil change. Much to my delight, after having signed up some time ago for their “buy 4 and get the 5th oil change free,” today was number five! [If you know me well, please imagine my happy dance]
Looking back on all the little blessings in these past few days I’m seeing a pretty common theme: money. To be honest, the financial aspect of this mission is my biggest weakness (at least for now). I was taught at a young age to be financially savvy and still am to this day. So, needless to say, quitting my financially stable full-time job to rely upon God to provide the $14,243 (plus a little more for necessary travel gear) for this mission has been difficult.
How will I manage? Clearly I cannot bring in $14,000+ on my own over the next few months so I really only have one option: depending upon God. Already he’s gently reminded me that he is going to provide, through a ticket to Training Camp and an oil change. They’re little things but it’s the BIG picture shining through: He is faithful and able.
Whether it’s through saving money to put towards my Race Fund, selling my belongings or if God leads you to support me financially, he is in control and I have to trust that.
“His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.” Psalm 147:10-11
So… What about that chicken? My friend Elena told me you’re not a real woman until you boil a whole chicken. Done. And the apartment now smells like thanksgiving, an adequate smell for my heart state 🙂
¡Que les pase una semana excelente!