Well...where to start? Since my last post I have been sweetly seeing God move and provide in awesome ways; however it has most definitely not been a "cake walk". A few Sundays ago I find myself seriously doubting in the Lords provision, specifically His provision for my support. At that moment on Sunday the 26th of January I had around $600 in support (which was totally great); however I started to focus on the huge amount of $5,500 that must be raised in order to go to South Africa. I began to ask myself if this was really where God was calling me to this summer and if so how in the world this support would be raised!
After praying and help from a sweet friend the Holy Spirit reminded me of Matthew 28:18-20" Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” This is my call as a Christian and therefore South Africa is where I am suppose to be!
He then lead me to Jeremiah 17: 5 This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the LORD." This opened my eyes to the reality that I have been and continue to struggle with looking to men to raise up my support and relying on myself to raise it up as well! It was so sweet to see Jesus convict me of this and to show me that in trusting in man and my flesh (myself) I really am turning from Him!
It has truly been a joyful experience so far to see not only my God provide for me, but also to see His dedication to my sanctification! (Jeremiah 32:41). I can honestly say that trusting in the Lord's promises is a daily struggle for me, but there is joy found in knowing Jesus trusted in the Father perfectly and therefore is the One I can look to for a prefect example. I currently have $936 in hand of support for South Africa :) I have been able to step back, allow my Heavenly Father to take control, and watch Him faithfully bring in around $300 in the past week!! My God is a giver an overflowing river pouring His lavish love on me <3
Thank you everyone for your support emotionally, financially, and in prayer!
Until next time,
Alicia
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