On September 18, 2017 I got the call that I was accepted to come on the World Race. I remember that day so vividly I paid my deposit walked into my friend Darishone’s room (we were roommates) sat on her bed and said “I’m going on the World Race it’s official” tears coming down my face I looked at her and said, “ This is what I was created for all the stuff that has happened in my life has been so that I can go and do this”.
Little did I know what was coming with this decision, specifically fundraising. Honestly asking for money is not my forte. To keep the honesty going I have so much pride when it comes to this area. Yet, I decided to become a missionary. I was not coerced into this decision this was an intentional decision I said yes to, knowing that I would have to ask people for money. Well I just sat after being accepted and allowed the lie of who would want to help me with this I’m not that important replay in my head. Let me tell you that lie still seems true today.
I want to give this long drawn out story to try to convince my supporters to give one more time. But I honestly cannot find more words other than this. I want to finish well. I will be home November 23rd and I would love to go home knowing that there will not be a remaining balance for me to fundraise. Fundraising is hard, especially when it seems like the lie that is in my head and heart keeps being confirmed with every push for more money comes back unanswered. I am currently $3,098 away from being fully funded. Being fully funded means that the organization that has sent will have all of the funds that were needed for me to leave for a year covered. They have graciously allowed me to remain on the field even though I should have left home 6 months ago. I want to ask would you consider donating one more time?
Here is the breakdown
If I could get 32 people to donate $100 I would be fully funded!
or
If I could get 64 people to donate $50 I would be fully funded!
or
If I could get 127 people to donate $25 I would be fully funded.
On instagram I have 442 followers on average I get 60 views on my story if all 60 people gave $50 my stories would not continue to be about donating.
On facebook my post typically reach about 150 people for all 150 people donate $25 I would not have to continue to ask for donations.
I have currently 118 subscribed to my post if everyone who gets this blog post donated $27 I would be fully funded.
I would like to say this is my last time asking for a donation for The World Race but I’m not completely sure. I would like to say that I believe that I have faith for this but I don’t. What I can say is God is faithful and my hope is in him. I feel like I felt in my blog Gut Feeling but I can trust the same scripture I mentioned
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 ESV
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
JOSHUA 1:9 AMP
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 NLT
Discouraged – having lost confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened.
Dismayed: cause (someone) to feel concern and distress.
How did papa know that I needed to know that discouragement will come so he commanded me to not let it be my focus.
I’m holding on to his truth I am strong and courageous even when I feel that feeling in my gut. As much as I want it to go away. I’m learning more and more about what it means for him to go before me. I’m learning what it means to trust him. I’m learning to not only say goodbye to emotions but also to CONTROL!!
So I am asking again. Would you consider donating $100, $50, or $25?
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