WOW. I am at a loss for words. The past two months have been a beautiful journey of Adoniai reminding me that He is truly in control.
Fundraising can feel like you are at the mercy of everyone, and this lie can cause panic, insecurity and worry. This week I was reminded money is controlled by Yahweh (all things are in His control). More importantly Abba, our true heavenly Father and Creator is not only all-powerful but He loves His children.
The two weeks prior to this week were full of spiritual warfare. I was worried that I would not hit my first fundraising goal, scared that I would disappoint those who had already donated to me, and insecure about my lack of control. Little did I know that God had been testing me and forcing me to my knees so that I could rest in Him.
This Friday, July 19 we had a 5,000 fundraising goal deadline. I was at $2,370, making me $2,630 short. But, this past Sunday, July 14 I was leaving for a Next Step mission trip to Lexington, SC with FG students for the week; therefore, I zero opportunity to fundraise all week and I felt the pressure going into the trip. God had forced me into a situation where I knew only He could make this goal.
I was asked to make a go fund me by a bunch of people the day before I left for Lexington. On the van ride to Lexington, I made a fundraiser on FaceBook. Before we even made the hour and a half drive I have already over $100 worth of donations on FaceBook. Family, friends, and strangers shared my post over and over and people began to donate. Thursday night, July 18 I was over my fundraising goal by almost $400, a whole day before my deadline.
There were 21 donations on FaceBook and 12 donated on my blog. I did nothing by post on FaceBook once a day, but my good heavenly Father provided me with all that I needed and then some. All the glory goes to Yahweh and Him alone.
My favourite part was that three of my donations were given to me by students on the mission trip. It was such a blessing to see these young girls have faith to provide and give to me. Wow, I hope to have faith like a child and a giving heart like these beautiful high school and middle school girls (1 Timothy 4:12). I was blown away and so thankful.
Thank you, Father, for the encouragement, funds, and love given by those around me, for your namesake. You are in control of all and I surrender my life to you. This is your kingdom, may You and You alone receive all glory. Please use me, because where I am weak you are strong. May Your kingdom come and will be done here on earth as it is in heaven.
