Awaken DBS is getting closer and closer, an it's starting to feel very real! I've already been accepted months ago, but the other day I bought my plane ticket and that made it feel REALLY real!! haha Nothing like shelling out all your savings so you can go to a school you are still fundraising for. ;)
Actually, I've missed this feeling. Time and time again, I have trusted in God as my peace and my provider, and He has never failed to do amazing things. I don't have to lean on Him as much in that way when I'm back here on the mainland, so a part of me appreciates not knowing how this is going to all work out. It makes me take a deep breath and say "I trust you, God." It also makes me pray a lot more too! The awesome thing is, I have already been blessed by a few incredibly generous people! I am always overwhelmed by people's generosity and never really know what to say. 'Thank you' just never seems like enough, no matter how many times I say it. It blesses my heart so much to have people who see value in sowing into my life, my future, and what God is doing through me. It's a very big lesson in humility! With my tickets paid for and some funds already coming in, I am now down to needing $3,500 for the school. This doesn't include miscellaneous living expenses while I'm there; those are a little harder to calculate. Little things like food, gas, and sunscreen add up, but I'm not too worried about those right now. At the moment, I am 11 weeks away from the first day of school, which breaks down to about $320 per week. I am able to save a rough half of that from my paychecks, which is nice. The other half, I am trusting God to provide through the generosity of my community or any other miracle He may choose to use. =) Right now, I am specifically looking for people who can partner with me on a consistent monthly basis until December. Gifts of $20, $40, or $60 a month are ideal, but truly anything you can spare makes a huge difference! If only 30 people could commit to gifts of $20/month, all my fees would be covered!! What's even more important than all that, though, is your prayers and encouragement. I have been so blessed over the years by all of your thoughtful words of encouragement; I cannot describe how wonderful it is to know that I am loved and being prayed for. There have been many times I needed prayer and knew I could reach out for help. It is incredible to know that I am not alone and that I can count on the network of people in my life. As I continue to work and save up, please pray for God's hand of provision, for His peace to cover my heart, and for my heart to remain sensitive to hear what He is saying. <3
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