I believe that last Sunday marks a turning point in my fundraising journey.
I made it to church and found myself sitting alone. About a minute before service began I received a call. The voice on the other end told me my new prescription was ready to pick up and the cost was going to be more than I had anticipated. More than I could afford.
That morning more than usual, I was feeling the weight fundraising. And then this call came in telling me I’m still sick and need to put out more money to get better.
I couldn’t stop it, tears made their way down my cheeks. The more I tried to stop them, the more they spilled out.
There I was sitting in church surrounded by morning worshipers who were clapping and singing. I stood with them but couldn’t make words come out. Then the sermon began. It was a tithing/generosity sermon.
I almost walked right out. I actually got mad about it. I kept thinking… I’m raising support, paying medical bills, and now you want me to give away the little money I’ve been able to save? No way.
But as the day went on I continued to feel convicted. I continued to hear the father say
I’m trustworthy, you can trust me.
Over and over again
I’m trustworthy, you can trust me.
I’m trustworthy, you can trust me.
I’m trustworthy, you can trust me.
So I said yes.
And he has been faithful. This week, the generosity of others and the Lord’s provision has brought in $700. A large chunk of this is from strangers!
God is faithful with our gifts to him. He is.
You can trust him. He is trustworthy.
Current funding status:
11/16/13: $5,501
This means, only $1,000 to go to reach my next goal by December 18th.
Total still to raise: $10,000
Thank you to each person who has given me an encouraging word, prayed a prayer, and/or donated. Your gift has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated.
