Lately, I feel as though I am going through a refining process. Ever since I have been accepted into the World Race, the Lord has been consistently moving in my life. I don't think I have ever been at such a broken, but amazing place.
God is definitely preparing my heart in order to serve on the World Race. Every day I am being challenged in a new way. A while back I prayed that the Lord would chisel away the parts of me that are not consumed by Him and renew my mind, and He has been faithful. It was a bold prayer, and God has been answering.
When I prayed for the Lord to prepare my heart for the World Race, I expected it to look somewhat differently. I guess I thought everything would be easy from here on out. But instead, it has been a painful process. Although it has been difficult, I am so thankful that the Lord is moving so radically in my life. I am thankful for the sufferings I am enduring because I know the Lord is refining me. I have no doubt about that.
One of the challenges God has been helping me overcome is this whole support raising process. I have always been one of those people who never ask for help. When people try to give me gifts or donations, I always decline. I just never want to feel like I need people. And I never want to burden people either. But now with the World Race, I have to send out support letter asking people to take part in this ministry with me through prayers and financial needs.
And let me tell you… it has been hard. At times, I find myself doubting. Like did God choose the right person for this? is He really going to raise $15,000 for me to go? and when those thoughts come, I immediately pray. It is hard knowing I have no control over raising any of this money. It is all because of Jesus and His doing. So far a few people have donated and it means the world to me. I already feel so overwhelmed with gratitude for the gifts donated. I am so thankful people want to support me throughout this.
If you are reading this, I just want you to be encouraged and know that the Lord is so faithful. I cannot wait to see what He has in store in these few short months leading up to the World Race in July 2012. I just want to ask for your prayers and say thank you for your support : )
