When I first found out that I had been accepted to go on The World Race, I wrote a blog and I said that I knew that this was what God had planned for me and he would carry me all the way. I said that I knew that He might would wait until the last minute to give me the funds I need, and that it would force me to rely on Him, and I said I was okay with that. But this week, the reality of that began to set in. I said I believed that, and I said I trusted him….but did I really? This week, I realized that I have to have $4,600 dollars raised in 2 weeks. I am nowhere near the amount needed for my first deadline, and I began to panic. In my mind I began coming up with plans of how I was going to raise the money. What can I DO to raise the money? What things can I PLAN to make this all fall in to place? As I was reverting to my nature of planning and fixing, it hit me that all I need to do is pray. This week, I was so focus on school and assignments and deadlines and money that I lost focus on my walk with Christ. It’s really easy to let the things of the world distract you and stress you out and overwhelm you…but I’m learning to give it up to God. God, I am so sorry for continuing to pick back up what I have layed down at your feet. But I am thankful for your mercy, grace, love and forgiveness.
This week, I received $700 from my tax refund and reimbursement from time off my surgery in February. If I had gotten this money sooner, I probably would have spent it. I am thankful that God waited to give this to me, because that is $700 I was not expecting to have towards my trip! In addition, I have spoken with my mobilizer and I feel much more secure and up to date on what is going on. I finished writing my fundraising letter and will work on distributing those this Sunday and I am currently working with Fund The Nations on a t-shirt design. It’s funny how everything starts to fall into place when my eyes are turned back to God.
I trust you Lord. You are faithful and true.
He will make things work together for my good. He has paved this path and led me to where I am. He will not leave me. He will not forsake me. He will carry me all the way.
Every little thing will be alright. I trust in your unfailing love.
