For 2 months now I have had this painting with a twist fundraiser scheduled and for 2 months God has promised me a full class. Which means I would make half profit for my World Race journey; $750. The moment the event was brought up 13 amazing people were signed up, but to have a full class I needed 43 people. I was heavily promoting the fundraiser for a week and a half, blowing people’s Facebook up, but trying to not be annoying. Which is actually REALLY hard. People were sharing the event and telling me they were signing up. Then a week before the fundraiser I looked to see how many spots were left(thinking it would be at least 30 people) but nope!… Only 13 people were signed up still. I was so frustrated and angry. The instructor texted me and said I needed to do something because the number stayed the same… So that day.. I got on my knees and yelled at God, saying, how, how can you expect me to trust you when I can’t even get people to FRIKIN come to the fundraiser?! Then he said, “trust in me and let me move my hand. This isn’t your worry. Thank me for the 13.” I reluctantly prayed and said, in Jesus name, fill the class. In Jesus name provide me with an abundant flow of people who want to come, but thank you for already providing the 13. Throughout this process I was hesitant and rolling my eyes, Literally, as I’m praying I’m rolling my eyes. I kept hearing the word “groups… ” But I was still so frustrated that I just brushed it off. The next day I go into work and the instructor told me that in a matter or 2 hours a group of 9 people signed up… 2 days after that I ended up having a full class of 43. In fact, I had such a wait list for my event that they have decided to hold another fundraiser for me next week! Woah.. Lol I know God provided for me and I thank him for it. I thank the people who came abundantly, because without their butts in those seats I would have felt defeated and quite frankly, I wouldn’t of had a fundraiser at all! So really.. Thank you ??
After this whole spiritual fiasco a friend challenged me and said, “Sara, God is teaching you the realness of faith right now. If you can’t have faith that he provides MONEY, such a small thing to God, then how are you going to have faith in 11 different countries living out of a backpack and tent for a year.. And eating bugs?!” Yupp, ok friend… Thanks. But really, He’s a God that keeps his promises.. And yes this is just a drop in the bucket, but God will provide for us. (My team) this is our calling; I just know in my heart, Whether it’s with 1 or 43, HE will provide for us guys. HE WILL. And trust me… I am the first to question. But I know he will.
If you are feeling led to donate.. Whether it is a skill, money, time, or prayer. PLEASE do not hesitate.
love you much,
Sara Pfund
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