In one month a lot can happen. And this much I know because of how much I have done this past month and how much I have yet to do this coming month. But nonetheless, I will be in the Dominican Republic one month from today!!! Actually it will be my second day there, I arrive on the 24th!!
So here's a brief update on my craziness!!
The Lord has brought in $2,570!! I still need $1,330 to reach my goal of $3,900.... But I'm trusting!
I am holding a taco night fundraiser on Cinco De Mayo... so far I have 20 RSVPS... thats a lot of tacos to make!
I have about 4 more papers to write until the end of the semester. Oh, and I'm taking all of my finals early. But, I'm ready, I set a goal to get a 4.0 this semester, and so far I'm sticking to my guns! Holy Moly.
Seriously though I don't know where I would be without the Lord. It's been tough surrendering everything everyday, considering my tendency to control, but I'm working on it. Let me tell you though, it is so much easier to give it up and let the Lord work rather than try to take on all of this on my own.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
One Month
One month and one day has gone by since my last post. So let me catch you up. I have sent in $1,500 of support, and have about $200 accumulated since then. I know that's not much, but I'm trusting in the Lord's provision.
I have about 6 weeks left to raise the remainder of the $3,900. Which means that I have 6 weeks until I leave for briefing. This is both exciting and scary, all at the same time! I'm excited for what the Lord is going to be doing on this trip, but I am nervous because I am not fully funded yet. I guess I'm just that way though. I like to get things done early, like homework and what not so that when it comes time for the due date I don't have to stress out. The amazing thing is, I don't have to stress out. I know the Lord will provide, I mean He already has thus far. Now, I'm just waiting on His timing. That's sort of been my mantra lately, "His timing, His timing, His timing."
It's exciting to be waiting on the Lord. It's in this time that I find my values completely switching. I'm praying and focusing on the Lord more than ever. I'm finding myself needing the Lord more too. I have always depended on the Lord for strength and courage and whatever I may need, but now, I feel like I am depending more than I ever had. Maybe it's because I need the Lord more than I ever have. I guess that's a concept I've kind of over looked.
It's crazy what the Lord does when you least expect it. I've been so encouraged lately, and I am so ready to see what amazing challenges and triumphs are headed my way these next 6 weeks.
More than ever, I would really appreciate prayers my friends. Pray for me and support raising, pray that the Lord moves through me and my team in the D.R. Pray that we may bring light to the darkness.
So this is me, this is where I'm at after a month. Encouraged, focused, and ready for whatever the Lord has in store.
P.S. If you feel led to support me, and I have yet to get in contact with you, let me know! I'd love to talk to you about my trip! Thanks again friends!
Blessings,
Colbie
I have about 6 weeks left to raise the remainder of the $3,900. Which means that I have 6 weeks until I leave for briefing. This is both exciting and scary, all at the same time! I'm excited for what the Lord is going to be doing on this trip, but I am nervous because I am not fully funded yet. I guess I'm just that way though. I like to get things done early, like homework and what not so that when it comes time for the due date I don't have to stress out. The amazing thing is, I don't have to stress out. I know the Lord will provide, I mean He already has thus far. Now, I'm just waiting on His timing. That's sort of been my mantra lately, "His timing, His timing, His timing."
It's exciting to be waiting on the Lord. It's in this time that I find my values completely switching. I'm praying and focusing on the Lord more than ever. I'm finding myself needing the Lord more too. I have always depended on the Lord for strength and courage and whatever I may need, but now, I feel like I am depending more than I ever had. Maybe it's because I need the Lord more than I ever have. I guess that's a concept I've kind of over looked.
It's crazy what the Lord does when you least expect it. I've been so encouraged lately, and I am so ready to see what amazing challenges and triumphs are headed my way these next 6 weeks.
More than ever, I would really appreciate prayers my friends. Pray for me and support raising, pray that the Lord moves through me and my team in the D.R. Pray that we may bring light to the darkness.
So this is me, this is where I'm at after a month. Encouraged, focused, and ready for whatever the Lord has in store.
P.S. If you feel led to support me, and I have yet to get in contact with you, let me know! I'd love to talk to you about my trip! Thanks again friends!
Blessings,
Colbie
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