I came across a post from a previous blog I once ran. It was posted about two years ago, when I was in a very low place in my life. On a cold December morning, while talking with Jesus, He reminded me just how much He loved me:
"Deep as the darkest depths of the ocean, the end of my love will never be found. No despair of your heart too deep, that my love can't soothe. You are the gem that I seek, the treasure I've found. My love will never fail.
Over the vastest of deserts, through the densest of forests, I will search for your wandering heart. I am the breath that fills your weakened lungs, the life pumping through your veins. Like the deepest warmth to your frozen bones, my love wraps you tight. Come live in me, with me, through me. Bask in the light of the Son. For you are the gem that I seek, the treasure I've found. My love will never fail."
These words still move me the same as they did that day in my apartment....His love for me will never change. His love for YOU will never change. Ever.
I hope, for at least one person reading this, that the Lord will impress in your heart: I love you THAT MUCH!!!!
There is a hope, longing, and deep desire to return to Dar that I cannot fully explain and my heart is desperate to return! Many of you have been with me through my time serving in Sudan and know that my heart beats with a love for people and for missions...for people to KNOW the Hope that is Jesus! Isn't that what He desires, too? For the creation to know their Creator? For people to know and experience His forgiveness and love on a level deeper than any human mind could conceive?! For His name to be praised, called upon, and trusted in?
Yes, my heart longs to be where the Lord has led me to....doing what He's called me to do!
Truth is, I hate fundraising. If I could cover all my own expenses there, then I would in a heart beat! Asking people to support me is humbling, but I know that God often uses people to bless and help others along, all the while building their own faith! There have been many times when I was on the other side and a missionary was asking for my help. Knowing that God could further what little I had to give, I would pray over my five, ten, or twenty dollars and know many lives would be changed forever!
I am returning to Tanzania through the Assemblies of God World Missions organization and they set the budget I must raise. They set a cash budget and a monthly pledge budget (although, all could be raised in cash if needed). I am very happy to say that I have raised the cash budget portion!!! All that's needed now is $1800 in monthly pledges (committing to sponsor me for a number of dollars each month I am working in Dar)! If 100 people pledged only $18 a month, all my needs would be met! I am so close to purchasing my ticket to return!
Today, I ask if you would be willing to pledge towards the work God is doing and going to do in Tanzania. I know what He's able to do with little and I know what He's able to do with great....all things! If you would like to help, you can donate or pledge directly to my sending organization. 100% of all donations goes directly to fulfilling my budget.
