So here’s the deal- $16,266. That’s what I need to raise to go on this mission. That is A LOT of money.
I keep getting stressed because other people in my group already have a good amount raised, and me? I have $20! (Thanks to an amazing girl I got to meet at ICOM!). A lot of people in my group got accepted before I did and have had more time to do fundraising. I feel like I’m so behind and that I should have applied earlier. I have to remember though that things are moving along in God’s timing, and not my own.
Isaiah 40:31
“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint”
When I decided to devote my life to Jesus, there were so many people at my church who had been living their lives for God since they were born. That wasn’t me though. I felt like I needed to catch up to everyone or I would be left behind. Jesus doesn’t leave anyone behind though. My whole life I’ve done everything according to my own time and look where that got me, uhhh nowhere! We don’t always understand the timeline God has in mind for us but its important to remember that it’s for the best. Sometimes He makes us wait a little longer so that He can be glorified even more when He comes through!
I often wonder why it took me so long to come to God and change my heart. What I have learned though is that there is a reason. There is always a reason. I went through the struggles I went through so that I could help others. So that I could be strong enough to stand firm in my faith and who I am. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I love the fact that I went through the struggles I did, but I trust in God and His timing. If I had been brought to Him earlier I wouldn’t know what it was like to be as broken as far down as I was, and I wouldn’t be able to use those experiences to help others in the same way.
I wasn’t late coming to God. I came to Him exactly when I was supposed to. I’m not “behind” in my faith, in fact, it’s stronger than ever. And the money? Well that will come. I trust that this is God’s plan for me and that He will provide, because He always does.
That’s where you all come in though. It’s never fun asking for money, but it needs to be done! I ask you to consider donating to me so that I can go out into the world and spread God’s love. So that I can take the experiences I have and help others who don’t know what true love is. I want to live a radical life for Jesus and make the world a better place, but I can’t do it without you. If you click on the link on the left that says “Support Me” it will take you to a site where you can donate. You can choose between a one time, a monthly, or a quarterly donation. I want to spread the love and I hope you help me do that!
Once again, I love you all and thanks for reading! 🙂
P.S. I promise I won’t always write about money! The next one will be way more exciting! 🙂 (hopefully, I’m working on not being terrible at this…)
