As I was reading Matthew 5:48 (MSG), “Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously towards others, the way God lives towards you.”, I realized that my family, friends and even strangers have been living that verse out with their donations and even prayers for me during this fundraising process. I consider myself an independent person and giving my complete trust to God can be challenging. Over the past month or so of fundraising I have felt nervous and excited all in one, but over all, I have felt like I need to be doing more. I need to be working more to raise more money, I need to do this on my own. However, a financial goal this large is practically impossible to raise on my own. I am stunned every time that someone donates in some way, shape or form. People are more than willing to give what they can to help me and each time I am reminded that the Lord will provide. It is a simple phrase but one that I catch myself saying throughout the day. Since the beginning of the past summer I have been challenging myself to give my complete trust to God in my everyday life. From running five minutes late to work to making car payments, I have been pushing myself to pray over every situation and remember that the Lord will provide. The task of fundraising is scary and can be overwhelming at times, but the Lord has given me a chance to be obedient to Him and to give him my trust in this aspect of my life and know that He will provide. As time shortens on when I will officially be leaving for the race I am more than ready to give back to the people I will be serving. While I am away I may not have money to give others but I will have my time and my words that I can use to encourage them and spread the good news of our Father. I am excited to ‘live generously and graciously towards others” while I am away, and practice it here and now.
“I am secondary in this story in which you are the primary character, so, I surrender my all and say ‘Yes Lord'”.
