I Met a Strange Lady
No, this isn’t a Men at Work song. No, we have not
moved to the Land Down Under. :) But, I did meet
a strange lady at my parent’s church. I don’t know
much about her, but she runs a non-profit for women
who struggle with addiction. Her ministry is called
Worthy Women and it is worth checking out here!
The bottom line is that Sonshine, the founder, doesn’t
play. She considers herself a professional beggar for
her ministry. Her business model is simply Philippians 4:6.
Do not be anxious?
No, not about about anything.
BUT RATHER, take to the Lord.
Tell Him about stuff and ask Him
for what you need.
Be grateful for what you do have.
Hmmmm, that’s kinda weird.
The first day back at school is a work day for staff. We
have devos, worship, prepare, and do some Let’s-Get-
Ready-For-The-Kids stuff. One of the points was to
re-engage with a card we wrote when we were fresh-faced
at a retreat back in August. I had ZERO idea what I
had written….Aug seems like many moons ago. 🙂
I was re-struck by the word ‘unhindered’. It did cross my
mind that ‘worry’ could be construed as a ‘hindrance’……..
I DO want to be used by God--
unhindered
by worry, fear and the hurdle of fundraising.
Many people are ‘professional beggars’ like Sonshine calls it.
It is the way many schools and businesses overseas are able
to function and keep costs affordable for stakeholders.
Fundraising has never really been my spiritual gift, but God is
clear in His Word to not WORRY about it though. I am not
promoting that we not work or use our brains God has given us.
God very well may use fundraising--or lack of it--as a way to
guide our family, but regardless, I am specifically told in Scripture
to not worry.
My friend, David Gusik, reminded me that when I worry I usurp
my Heavenly Father’s role a Father. I am a Child of God.
My role is child. I need not WORRY for things that are for things
in my life--much like when I was little. No one expected me as a
child to figure out the family budget.
Not my role. Not my lane.
I want to serve God unhindered.
Do we need to raise more support? Yes!
Have I wondered if God is using our low support
to call us back to the States? Yeah.
Has this year-long missions trip has turned into
a home? It sure has.
Our country away from our country.
My confidence in the words ‘do not worry for anything’
get a hair foggy here. So, I will consider those things AS
I bring them into prayer with my Father. The One who
desires a relationship with me, to hear my fears and wants
my anxious thoughts. I will fight the temptation to
Worry and I am committed to a new business model.
Striving to be unhindered by anxiousness, I will surrender
it regularly, communicate with Him about my highs and
lows while asking Him for provision and thanking Him for
all the wonderful blessings He has provided for our family
over the years.
Thanks for reading this far. I wouldn’t want to make it
challenging for God’s provision to be evident, so I will
include our giving page. Blessings to you all as you listen
to the Lord’s prompting (in whatever way you are doing that)
and are obedient to it. MANY are blessed through your
faithfulness to Him. Majcher Giving Page
Grace and peace,
Laurie
