I’ve said it before, and I’ll probably say it a million more times during this process.
Fundraising is a pain in the butt.
Support Letters have been sent out, and now I must wait. I secretly hoped support would coming pouring in from every person instantly, but things have been slow. I secretly dreamed that I would wakeup the next morning and my whole trip would be paid for, but that probably will not be happening. I not so secretly believed that raising the money I need would be easy, but I am learning otherwise.
We live in a culture of instant gratification.
At the end of January grade 12’s all across Alberta wrote Diplomas. Government exams worth 50% of our final grade, which is a lot of pressure for these tests. All through February grade 12’s all across Alberta had to wait to find out our academic fates. Waiting is not easy. Waiting is an art, but waiting also pays off. Waiting makes the results sweeter.
We expect things instantly, but God doesn’t always work instantly. This is a lesson I am learning, and it isn’t exactly easy. In the end it will be worth it, and the waiting will have been no big deal. In the moment though it is torture, but God has it under control.
I’ve got to keep my eyes on the prize.
May 22, 2015 is my first fundraising deadline and $6000 has to be in.
Right now this is my prize, and I am learning to patiently waiting for God to provide. Thankyou for the support I have receive thus far, and your support means so much to me!
With Love,
Jill
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control — Galatians 5:22-23
