If I could pick a word to describe my journey leading up to launch in October, it would be refinement. That being said, let me tell you guys, God is gracious.
There has not been a moment where he has stopped teaching me. Since signing up for the race back in November it has been non-stop growth and instruction through various circumstances and people speaking life and truth.
One of my most recent lessons has been one on pride.
My absolute need to fix things on my own and not ask for help because I am stubborn is just as crazy as it sounds. I can’t do everything on my own. In fact, God has designed our relationship with him in such a way that we literally NEED him for everything. I think it’s funny that as Christians we don’t always think to go to him first with our problems. Like really, we’re going to find a better option than the creator of the universe to help us out? But I do it, time and time again.
He’s also given us the church body. Community. Through this community he has changed so much for me over the past few months. I have learned how to love better, to be loved, and how to serve better. All simply by doing life with other believers, and serving together.
That being said, I’ve had to ask this community for help. I am so type B it’s not even funny. Going on spontaneous adventures is my thing. Learning people’s stories are my thing. Not so much planning/organization/details. But when God is prompting you to do something, you do it! I am so thankful for those who are helping me because that’s how God has gifted them! It totally makes sense why he would make us all so different but able to function together. Different is a beautiful thing.
And so, I am learning to be better at asking for help. I still need quite a bit of funds to reach my goal by October, and I need you! The easiest way you can donate is through this blog by clicking the tab at the top of the page. Or if you live close I will take donations in person as well. Whether you’d like to donate through money, or prayer support, or even encouragement, I will take it! I know that God has called me to this journey, but I need to do my part as well.
‘The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.’ Lamentations 3:22
