Amidst the busy summer with work and classes and preparing for my incredible journey ahead, it was abruptly brought to my attention today that despite my efforts to raise support for my journey, I still have almost $8500 to raise…and only 19 days to do it. I literally had a panic attack. What am I going to do? How is that even possible? What else is there that I can do to raise the funds for this mission? I literally FREAKED out.
Anyone who knows me well knows that I have always been a very independent person. I like to rely on myself and I seldom ask for help unless absolutely necessary. Well within my panicked frenzy, God laid it on my heart, “You need to let go of your pride.”
What? I haven’t been prideful God? I have been getting the word out about my trip and inviting people to support me and…. “You need to let go our your pride.”
But what do you want me to do? How can I do this God? I can’t possibly raise this much money in this little time….”You need to let go of your pride and have faith.”
Heard. Loud and clear. When I got home, I opened my Bible in hopes of finding some reassurance in the face of this daunting task. I came across James 4:10, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.”
I know that God has called me to serve Him on this mission for the next 9 months.
But I also know that there is no way that I can do it alone.
With that being said, I am here, letting go of all my pride. I ask you if you could please, if you feel God laying anything on your heart to be a part of this mission, please help to make this mission possible so that together, you and I can bring to the love of our God to people who may never have another chance to hear about His compassion. 19 days is a short time and $8500 is a lot of money, but I hold onto faith and stay strong in believing that nothing is too much for my God.
No amount is too small or to large for our God. If Jesus can feed thousands with 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread, just think of what He can do with your donation. It makes my heart jump and brings a smile to my face just thinking about it!
So I end with humbly opening myself up to you, asking you for your support, if there is anything that you could do to make this mission possible and to help me bring the love and hope of our awesome God to the people of El Salvador, Malawi, and the Philippines, please join with me in expanding our Christian family!
“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 2 Corinthians 9:2
“He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15
