Not too long ago, a friend texted me. She had a prayer request asking myself and a few other ladies to pray for a job interview that she had coming up. Due to my busy schedule, I didn't get a chance to respond to her text that evening, but I did make it a point to pray for her the moment I got her message. The very next day she sent a text stating that she was offered the job on the spot! I was so excited to hear the news that I replied right away and told her how happy I was for her and the new well-deserved blessing that God has given her. She responded by thanking me, and then said something that I wasn't expecting; she told me that it had been on her heart to donate to my mission trip.
Today I received an email about a new donation. I was absolutely floored when I read it. It indicated that I had received an $300 donation from her. I kept re-reading it because I thought I was mistaken. Surely, this single mom, who had been out of work for several months had not just donated $300 dollars. Maybe she meant to put $30, but accidentally pressed the "0" button twice?
I sent her an email thanking her over and over for her donation and telling her how surprised I was by the amount. She stated...
"Don't thank me thank God! He told me to give it to you! :) I was looking for a place to give a love offering and he whispered your name. Originally I wanted to participate in the missions trip after I finished school, but my paths got redirected! God showed me I could still be apart! So I'll be praying for you and with you!"
Her trust in God, me, and my mission meant more to me than the amount that she gave. I hadn't even spoken to her about giving initially. I had only prayed for her. Little did I know, that prayer and text message conversation would lead to a moment that would inspire me beyond words. My fundraising efforts have taught me more about faith, sacrifice, belief, and love than I could have ever imagined. And it's amazing to know that the best is only yet to come...
No comments:
Post a Comment