I owe all of you huge thanks for supporting my mission trip this last month and helping me meet my goal! It really was down to the line. The pressure was REAL!!
Ever since I was accepted, I had to remind myself God would pull through financially. The idea of having to ask people for $15,800 was mind-blowing at first. But no matter how shocked (or even how concerned) people were, I’ve had this surreal peace about it.
If you know me in person then you know that I’m definitely the type to worry about it. But, for some weird reason throughout the majority of this process, I had no worries. I knew that if I was accepted, if I’ve made it this far in the process, then there’s no way that God won’t provide for me.
That mindset was definitely in August. Even though it was being tested. God really drew out my patience this last deadline. Down to the very… very… last second.
It was quite literally 11:35 and I only had $95 left. I know that because my parents had asked with the intention of just paying it and calling it a night.
5 minutes after I told them to not worry about it because God would pull through, I recieved a donation from them fulfilling my amount. Now, I’ll be upset about a donation but part of me was a little bit let down! I wanted to see how far God would take it. How far my faith would.
At 11:45 I got 2 final donations sent to me. Both totaling $95. Glory to God!!
Was I stressed? Yes!!
Was I worried? In some ways.
Did I ever think that I wouldn’t make it? Not once.
Moral of the story is… a little bit of faith goes a long way in every day challenges. Being able to put my problems in the hands of someone bigger and stronger than me, (while it was hard) saved me. I don’t think that I would have hit it if I mentally killed myself over it.
“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches.”
Alyssa, I love this story. I love your faith, and how God honored your faith in meeting your fundraising deadline. I just want to say you are going to be seeing bigger miracles than that on this journey! I am one of your coaches and will be walking alongside you (not literally as coaches are in the states for most of the time that you and your squad are overseas). We do get to join you for a few days for Debriefs- something you will hear lots more about after you get to training camp. Keep on spreading that faith lady!
Alyssa, thank you for sharing this and saying “yes” to what the Lord placed on your heart! I know it won’t be easy but you are strong and courageous! I’m praying for you and I know the Lord will show out.
Wow. I love how your faith overcame the doubt and worry. Your transparency and honesty has just lifted my faith a little more today. I love how u love God! Will continue to pray over you for continued guidance as you walk out the vision, dream and desires that God has placed in your heart. Wisdom and knowledge as you continue to Do the Word! Love you Belleza! ????
Thank you so much Rose!! I love you too!!