I am leaving for Haiti on Thursday June 16, 2011 in the late afternoon. I would not be on that plane if it weren't for you, yes. You.
I can't begin to even comprehend what this last week has been like for me... let me just tell you what happened. I had ZERO dollars raised for my Haiti trip and I 100% blame myself for that. I wasn't trying or acting in faith, I just assumed that people my age wouldn't have the funds to donate and I was totally ok with that and totally understood because I am in the same boat. Last Thursday it hit me. If I don't have the funds raised, I can't go to Haiti. After some truth and encouragement spoken over me I decided to act in faith.
I sent out 87 facebook messages to all my fellow Christians, which are mostly 20something year olds who are in college and struggle to fill their tank (right there with ya!). The messages back full of promised donations and fervent prayers brought tears to my eyes. Within ONE week I received ALL of the money I needed to be raised and let me tell you...its over 1,550$. I acted in faith and the Lord completely provided. It was one of the most tangible God moments of my life. I am SO blessed beyond belief by all of you- even if you couldn't donate and you prayed... I think prayers are more important than money! Without the prayers the hearts wouldn't have been softened to give ear to my plea for support.
Just know that if you donated or sent me a message saying you are praying you WILL be receiving a thankyou letter with possible tear stains on the paper. I will be sending them before I leave. I just wanted to let everyone know that God is not only real and loving and caring and compassionate but God provides. Not only with spiritual and emotional needs, but God provides for our physical needs. I hope this encourages you that when YOU ACT in faith, God responds and provides. Always. I love you all so much and I can't wait to come home and share my trip and experience with you. Much love.
Trust Him, He is ever faithful,
Trust Him, for his will is best,
Trust Him, for the heart of Jesus
Is the only place of rest
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will act. ~ Psalm 37:5
No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. ~ 1 John 4:12
Hi Lindsay,
ReplyDeleteI pray all is well and congrats with receiving the funds to go to Haiti, may God bless the trip and the work done through your groups efforts.
I really need you to contact me regarding the closure of some items to be taken care of before you leave for Haiti. Please, please give me a call or text me so I can pick up the items for t and z before you take off.
Thanks Lindsay,
Mike P.