This blog is sort of all over the place but I gotta tell you all of it so bear with me.
This weekend I got to go back to Roanoke. What an experience but what was even better was that I got to spend Sunday morning speaking at New Covenant Christian Church. My great friend, Josh, his Dad is the pastor. So this church is heavy on my heart. Last time I went to church with Josh, his Dad was preaching in a hotel conference room but now they have a large beautiful church. It was amazing to be back.
I had to stand up in front of 50 people and tell them what I was doing for the next year. Mind you I can talk about my trip for hours so to cut it down to just a few minutes was nerve wracking. As I realize that it is almost time for me to get up there with my notes, I send up a quick prayer. “Lord give me the words to speak into the hearts of others, AMEN.”
I get up there nervous because I haven’t talked in front of a lot of people in a while. But all of a sudden I realize I am done. I couldn’t tell you half of what I said because the Lord was speaking through me. He told me what to say and I was so in the moment that it just came out. Cool right? So I get some claps and sit down next to my friend Josh and he looks at me and said, “Great job, that was awesome. You couldn’t even tell you had notes.” See in that moment God gave me that little reminder that I can do anything through him. All of my fears for the next year will be conquered through Christ and Christ alone.
The church service continues with a beautiful sermon. I want to tell you about the couple parts that touched my heart and maybe will touch yours. First Pastor Chris talks about when the Virgin Mary finds out she is pregnant with Jesus. Gods only son. Can you imagine what that might feel like? I can… well not to that huge extent, I guess, but when God called me to The World Race I kinda felt like Mary. Like “woahhhhh God you sure about this one?”, “God that’s awesome and thanks for thinking of me but I’m not positive about all this.” “Uhhhh that wasn’t meant for me… maybe a different Mollie.” But deep down I was honored. Like “Wow God this is your plan for me. THIS IS AWESOME.” “God you rock and I cannot wait to go on this journey.” See thinking about the World Race and being called to it is pretty overwhelming. Like the number of emotions you feel daily is crazy. From I am stoked to I am going to miss home so much to feeling inadequate; see the emotions are abundant but deep down both me and Virgin Mary know God has the best plan in place.
Then some other stuff is talked about. Sorry bad transition but anyways, then Pastor Chris starts talking about rejoicing about the gift of Jesus Christ. Now hear me out on this one. When I told my mom what I am about to tell you and the analogy she said, “Wow I feel dumb.” Let me tell you this is not my goal at all. I want you to just process it. Pastor Chris starts to tell about when you cheer for your home football team. I am a huge Ravens fan so I am hooked. He talks about when your team scores and you jump up and down, scream, high five people you don’t know and are just overcome with happiness. Now why don’t we act like that about Jesus or the other abundance of gifts God gives us? YUP BIG KICK TO MY STOMACH.
So here comes my action to this. This next year and even beyond I want to get as excited for Jesus as I do for the Ravens. I want to sing and dance and worship Jesus with everything in me. When I am telling others about Jesus I want them to be just as excited as I am. I want to radiate excitement, fun and joy when I talk about our creator. I want to talk about people in the Bible like I do Ravens players. Lord, I pray that you give me the strength and knowledge to become such a person because without you I am nothing.
The sermon ends and there is a love offering for me. In that moment I remember how blessed I truly am. There could have been $1 in there and I would have been soooooo excited but instead there was over $350. No you heard me right $350. Not only does God provide but also his followers provide for the kingdom. Those beautiful people are some of the many that help me get to the kingdom. They are providing me the experience to share what I know about the Lord to others. These beautiful people I call my donors are sending me into the nations to serve and be the hands and feet of Jesus. WOAH! Seriously ever dollar that comes in I become more and more thankful. I am now over 60% funded. You read right over 60% funded. I am so blessed.
As I prepare for the World Race in this next month I remember all of these things. When the lists seem too long to finish and when I am burnt out at the end of the day from crying babies or screaming children I remember this. I am so very blessed. I deserve none of the blessings I have. Instead, I am a sinner. But I receive unconditional love from God and an abundance of love from my donors. I cannot thank you for that support at the end of the day.
Wow ok lets talk some logistics here. I am leaving for Launch January 6th! LESS THAN A MONTH! Wahhhh?!?!? So exciting. My parents and brother come to Atlanta with me to for a few days then they head off and shortly after I do as well.
Still looking at ways to support me? I have 4 ways.
Yankee Candle. I know you want that house of yours smelling fab and if you buy Yankee Candle before December 15th 40% of the sales go to my mission. Heres all the info:
Website:
https://www.yankeecandlefundraising.com/ycfroot/store.htm
And make sure when you buy you enter this information so it goes to my account.
Seller ID: Mollie70 Group Number: 990074155
Quarter Auction. Live in Baltimore and have nothing to do this Friday? Come out to my quarter auction in Middle River at the Chug-a-Mug. 121 Earls Rd, Middle River, Maryland 21220. There will be over 100 items up for auction from 31 to Ravens gear to liquor its all going to be auctioned off. It is $5 at the door and then spend as much as you like. It is going to be a blast so stop by and have a drink and win some awesome stuff
Coozies: Umm who doesn’t love to keep their Diet Coke cold? I am selling Coozies for $3 shipped to you. Want some? Email me [email protected], text me 410-982-7499 or write on this message. I will have a picture of them soon once I get a proof.
Donate directly. I am so close to being fully funded so hit that support me button. No time like now to donate. Love you all and thanks for your support.
