I need to have what my friend Amy calls the “awkward conversation”.
The truth is I need $18,017 to go on this trip. The truth is I do not currently have $18,017.
I have been asked to fundraise, and the truth is I greatly dislike fundraising. It makes me feel self conscious and requires me to put myself into some uncomfortable and downright AWKWARD conversations and situations. It requires me to trust in God. God and I have a great relationship, but when He asks me to rely on Him to provide for me that’s where things get fuzzy. I have always had a job. I have always worked and done my best to pay for everything myself. Now I am being asked to sit in a space of need and it is painful, but humbling.
The truth is I need your money (the awkward part). I believe that as long as I am doing my part, God will fill the gap with the money I need. I wish I could sell $20,000 worth of t-shirts, but quite frankly that feels a little unrealistic. I would love to work a year and save up my money, but that is not what I am being asked to do. The truth is I am a very prideful person and do not want to need anyone or anything. But here you find me, in a place of need and as painful as it is, it is truly a beautiful place of trust and growth.
So coming from my place of need, will you please consider partnering with me, and supporting me on my journey to go on the World Race this October? A one time donation, monthly, or even the purchase of a t-shirt gets me one step closer to my goal of launching this October. I have seen many friends fundraise for the race and they have raised the full amount, even meeting the deadlines so I know it is possible!
The truth is I feel out of my depths, but the truth is that I would rather live on the edge, ready for what is next than to simply sway into the monotony of life. Now some may think this is immature, but thats okay with me. The truth is that I would rather pursue a life of risk and potential failure than to not try at all.
The truth is…I am beautifully in over my head.
