How He Loves

So in the past couple of days, God has definitely answered my prayers. It has been beyond amazing seeing Him do the things He does through my friends and family. Just a little recap on what has happened since last Friday. I have received $800!! Friends and family have given me donations without me even asking them. And so many other people have said that they would give. These past couple of days have truly made me love God that much more. There have been countless times where I doubt whether or not I am supposed to go on this mission trip or not. Whether these doubts last a day or week, God always answers. I have about 13 days till the remaining $2700 is due but I truly feel that I am meant to go on this journey so I can't wait to see how God will continue to provide. So like always, keep praying!! I can't express it enough about how important prayer is. So if you will please pray for me, that would be so amazing.

"As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy." -1 Timothy 6:17

Prayer

So recently I hit a point where no support came in. I am not going to lie, it made me a little discouraged. Especially when the deadline is May 7th and I have a little over $3,000 to raise. What has been made evident to me is that if I am truly meant to go on this trip, God will provide. This is encouraging in that as long as I do what I can in trying to raise support, that is all He asks for and He will take care of the rest. There is really no point in worrying about it or being anxious (Matthew 6:33-34). So now more than ever I ask for prayers. Prayers that God will provide, God will ease my heart and give me patience, and prayers for possible donors. Thanks again everyone!

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." -Joshua 1:9

Praise God!

I just wanted to start off by thanking those who have supported me in order that they may take part in this life changing experience with me. I have now raised about $2,000! It is so wonderful seeing people donating so generously. There are about 24 more days till I depart so it is going to be exciting seeing how God will bring in the rest of the support, $3,500. Lately I have been noticing that God's timing is a lot different then my "ideal" timing. I would have loved it if all the letters I sent out came back with money and the support goal of $5,500 would be reached with plenty of time to spare. Obviously this is not the case. However, the more I think about it, the more I am glad that my "ideal situation" hasn't come true. I feel as if God is just waiting to blow my mind away. I feel strongly that I am meant to go on this trip and if that is the case, God will provide. I will try and keep this blog as updated as possible for everyone to see my progress and also see what everyone can be praying for. I can't stress it enough that prayer is going to be the foundation of this summer project. I will need prayers for patience, finances, preparedness, prayers for the students in Senegal I will be speaking with, and prayer that I will be filled with boldness to do things that I might not necessarily want to do but things that God truly wants me to carry out. Thank you everyone so much for everything and I truly appreciate what you all (ya'll) have done for me!
Another thing, this is my first blog so bare with me as I try to figure out how to use it!