Humbled. That is what I am.
I knew going into this journey of missions that God would provide for this trip, not only financially, but spiritually as well. I just had such peace about committing to this trip, even from the very beginning, knowing that He would work out all the details for me. Even when people questioned how we could fund such an expense, I just answered, "I don't know, but God does." He was (is) going to use this for His good, He just needed me to say yes.
Knowing deep down that He will provide still doesn't prepare one's self for actually seeing that provision.
I am not surprised that He has used such special people in my life to help provide for this trip, but I am still blown away. Seeing the funds keep pouring in, and the total that I have to meet keep lowering, just leaves me speechless. Knowing that the financial aspect of this trip is not solely on my shoulders, but is also being fulfilled through the love of others, is humbling indeed.
Today marks my first "financial deadline" and I have just about completed it, with so many others' help. I have one more final deadline to meet next month and the trip will then be fully funded. Friends, I am 45% there!!
THANK YOU to those of you who have donated to this cause financially, especially in light of our country's economic status and the stressors that have hit our bank accounts. Thank you for supporting me -- I am without words as to how deeply touched I am knowing that you believe in me and this mission. But most of all, thank you for helping the world's most vulnerable. You are providing for these children who need love, and a hurting people who need to know there is a Savior who loves them more than they can possibly comprehend, and that He is for them.
Your actions are making a difference, and they are noticed not only here and now, but for all eternity.
“If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth” -- 1 John 3:17-18
