Fundraising is not easy. I want to say that I have fundraising completely under control and that I am not nervous a single bit, but that wouldn’t be the truth. Recently I have had a lot of doubt and worry because I have been super focused on fundraising. I began to continually question God, asking Him why He is calling me on this path and is it really the best decision for me? And He hit me right smack in the forehead with the truth. I’ve been looking at this all wrong. I haven’t been thinking of all the opportunities and amazing supporters I have, instead I’ve only had the one thought of “what if I don’t raise the money in time?” over and over again. I quickly realized that I will never be successful if that is how I look at this process.
13,000 is a big number and its also a scary number when you have to raise that much. Fundraising ideas have been milling about in this busy head of mine whenever I have a free second. But God does this amazing thing whenever I begin to doubt His plan He reminds me how powerful he truly is. Donations come in and I am just so very thankful for all the support that I have. God is sovereign over all things and He is completely in control. He is calling me to be a light to people and because of that, He will make it happen. I have let go of my anxieties and my worries and I give them up to Him. When I doubt and when I worry, He brings me peace. As I was reading my bible outside on a beautiful Sunday, the Lord showed me exactly what I needed to hear. I leave you with this verse that he lead me to,
Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
P.s sorry if my thoughts are like jibberish slapped onto a blog post, welcome to my brain!
