2 Corinthians 12:9

So, you're probably wondering what the reason is behind the name of my blog.  Well, here it is.  2 Corinthians 12:9 has always been one of my favorite verses, but this summer it has taken on a whole new meaning.  During the process of raising support to work with Cru next year, I have come to realize how faithful and good God is yet how faithless and sinful I am.

I've been saying for some time now that every Christian should raise support.  It causes you to learn so much about yourself.  It pulls sins to the surface that you never new you struggled with before.  It causes you to completely humble yourself before the Lord in order to do His work.

No one likes to ask for money.  But, through this process, God has showed me the love His people have for His kingdom.  When I doubted, He provided.  It's so countercultural.  We're taught from an early age if you want something, you have to earn it.  But, that's not the way it is with God.  We can't earn His love.  His love was already given to us-freely.

The three month process has had its ups and downs, but God came out on top.  When we're willing to go, He's willing to provide.  He is rarely early, but He's always on time.  If I've learned one thing this summer it's that God is ALWAYS good.  We just have to trust Him.

I am leaving in two weeks to go to training for my internship, and I report to DC directly after.  It's an exciting time, but it's also challenging.  I am so grateful to all those who have supported me prayerfully and financially.  In such a broken world, it's great to see God's people coming together to further His kingdom.

This is just the beginning of many posts about what's going on with the ministry.  We currently are still in search of the place God wants us to live, but we know He will provide.