So far, fundraising has been the biggest challenge for me compared to anything else I’ve had to do to prepare for the World Race.
It is a constant prayer I send to the Big Man Upstairs, always going in the back of my mind. While I’m at work, hanging out with friends, and when I’m laying in bed at the end of the night. It is just such an awkward conversation to have with people. “Hi, I’m going on this amazing missions trip! Can I have your money?” Haha! I know it is not that direct but that is how it feels no matter how its brought up or worded.
There is a debate in my mind on whether I should bring up the total amount I need to raise when asking people to donate or if that is tacky and pushy. The main reason I keep wanting to put that in my support letters is because when I’m asking people to donate monthly or at all, it may not seem so greedy when they know its quite a bit more than just a $2,000 or even $5,000 trip.
I know that He is in control and what brings me peace of mind is knowing that He is the one who is sending me to go on the WR so I need to trust that He will help me afford to go.
Prayer. Prayer. Prayer. Talking to Him gives me strength and peace of mind.
