Support-raising

Joyful generosity on the part of the church brings God great glory, y'all.

Support-raising has always intimidated me a bit; i'm prideful and independent by nature. I don't like to ask for help or rely on other people. God always uses raising money for these trips to humble me (thanks God) and put me into a position to receive love from other people.

I felt it on my heart this year to try to rely entirely on other people to pay for my trip. If i wanted to contribute, to contribute to my team-mates in their support-raising, but to trust in God to provide for my trip through his people. It's telling that i kept this goal to myself; it shows i didn't really trust God to come through in this area.

I've been overwhelmed by the generosity of the people i sent letters to (and some that i didn't!). Thank you so much to everyone who has been giving. It has been humbling and i feel deeply loved and cared-for.

I'm getting pretty close to our goal and have a few more people who have said they want to give. It's still a faith question, but the generosity that i've seen so far has already moved my heart to worship God and his provision through his people.

:)