So I've been a little anxious and stressed about the amount of money I still have left to raise.
As many of you know I was originally on July route but I switched due to lack of funding. I've come so much further. I've never doubted that this is where I'm supposed to be and especially after training camp I have been assured over and over to stick this out and God will provide. Every time I get discourage God brings hope. Last night I was feeling so disappointed with myself. Beginning to let doubt sink into my heart….. When in doubt, PRAY. So I prayed and I pulled out my Bible. I prayed that God would give me something to read that would speak to my heart and let me know if this is where God still wants me. Instantly, Isaiah 12 was on my heart. I didn't know what to expect because I haven't spent a whole lot of time in Isaiah and I don't really know the history behind this passage but in that moment God was speaking this to me. Here is what it reads "In that day you will sing: Isaiah 12:
1. “I will praise you, O Lord! You were angry with me, but not anymore. Now you comfort me.
2 See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.”
3 With joy you will drink deeply from the fountain of salvation!
4 In that wonderful day you will sing: “Thank the Lord! Praise his name! Tell the nations what he has done. Let them know how mighty he is!
5 Sing to the Lord, for he has done wonderful things. Make known his praise around the world.
6 Let all the people of Jerusalem shout his praise with joy! For great is the Holy One of Israel who lives among you.”
This is where I'm supposed to be but there is so much to do before I leave and so little time.
So here is the break down
Up until this week I haven't had a doubt or stress on my heart about funding because I know God will provide for me.
- Currently my WR account sits at $3,866.50 …..every quarter counts!
- I have $320.98 in a personal account which I'm praaaying will cover the vaccinations I will be getting this week.
- I have $804.92 left from my savings and my last pay check that will hopefully cover bills this month.
- I need $11,633.50 plus enough to be able to pay what I will owe for student loan payments while I'm gone.
[keep going the story of the day is at the vvvvvery end. Saving the best for last]
If just 50 people gave $49/month for 6 months starting this week. Just 6 months I could be fully funded and be able to take care of business back home while I'm gone!!!! Some people spend $50 a month on games or movies or music so I pray this week that God will send 50 people who want to put money towards helping change lives because that will last so much longer than a video game or an iPod or a steak.
I'm selling whatever I can convince people to buy my bed and guitar are already sold but if I have something else you want let me know and it’s yours!
Above everything I really just need to know I have people supporting me in prayer. I’m definitely need prayer power for any of this to work out. I'm being pulled 15 different directions right now but despite anything I know it all comes back to GOD.
The Best Part
If you send this to 50 people in the next 10 min you will win a trillion dollars tomorrow! And if you don’t ……
.
.
.
The boogie man will find you!!!
Ha just kidding I got one of those silly e-mails today… My story is way better.
I’ve been super stressed about fundraising so I have been talking to God a lot and testing his “giving signs” abilities as if last night’s scripture wasn’t enough.
Today at work (I’m a waitress) a guy came in whom I originally had little intentions of talking to. He seemed tired and grumpy and unfriendly. However, very much out of character, I asked how he was and got a conversation going. Turned out he is actually a very amazing person who works very hard and also runs programs to help children who are labeled with a mental illness or disorder. He also helps several other organizations.
I know life isn’t about deeds but he was really a very genuine person who was just really worn out from a long morning. It was eye opening and encouraging for me to learn so much about someone who I had originally judged in a negative light.
Before he left we exchanged information and he even made a donation to help with my funds for the Race. So completely unexpected! I talk to a lot of people and a lot of customers about this mission but even the ones who are interested in it have never offered to support me in anyway, nor have I ever expected them to. This was 100% God. I tell God sometimes that I don’t know if I’m very good at hearing him and following signs but I get it! God’s got this under control and he’s still working on my side and he loves me and you and everyone even when we start to doubt or stress or worry. I may only know a few hundred people but God has the whole WORLD that he can use towards his glory!
