My best friend has a pit bull named swagger who is the most loving, cuddly dog I think I’ve ever met. But like any animal, if pushed too far, he does have a breaking point. This said breaking point was met while he was at daycare. I’m not sure what led up to it but I do know that once he showed signs of aggression he was put on what’s called a ‘red dog alert’ meaning until he showed signs of surrendering/becoming more passive, he had eyes watching his every move.
In a strange way I feel like I too am on a ‘red dog alert’ I feel like every since I made the decision to officially join the race the devil hasn’t left my side. like he’s watching my every move. He’s trying to get in my head. Filling my mind with constant doubts, fears, anxieties. Pretty much using any weakness I have to his full advantage. But I will tell you right now that I KNOW my God is bigger than my fears. He’s bigger than my anxieties and he is surely bigger than any tricks the devil is trying to play. My God is a God who provides, loves and protects his children. That’s why I know when these thoughts arise that it is the devil and to pay it no attention. (Well, I mean that part is easier said than done…I’m still struggling lol)
I’ve been in the process of fundraising for about a month now and the daily battles I’ve already faced let me know that these next 6 months trying to get the funds in is not going to be a walk in the park. I realize I have to get way out of my comfort zone. I’m going to have to work really hard and most importantly lean on God more than ever to get through this. No one said raising $16,000 was going to be easy but when I look at why I’m doing it I know it’s meant to be. I’m just trying to prepare myself for how stressful this may be because the last thing I’ll let happen is have the devil see that stress and swoop in and knock me down.
That’s why I need my friends, family, local churches, anyone and everyone to find it in their hearts to donate to my mission trip. I need to get my story out there. This opportunity has graciously been given to me and I don’t want to take the chance of missing it. God has some pretty big events lined up for me and my team team and I want to see them through. But I need your help. To donate, share, ask people you know to donate.
My first deadline is October 1st and I have to have $3,500 raised. I know October seems far away but it’ll be here before we know it! I currently have $305 in my fundraising account which is an awesome start but in order to reach my goal I need people to give. Please consider it. Even if it’s just $5, I’m forever grateful for any amount!
I so appreciate everyone’s help, I’m honestly not sure where I’d be without the love you have all shown me. whether I know you as family or never even met you I want you to know I appreciate you to the bottom of my heart!
God bless you all!
xoxo
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31
