I feel like there are so many people asking for money… organizations, companies, individuals, stores, schools, etc… they're everywhere: online, e-mail, streets, mailboxes, TV, door-to-door, outside stores, etc… I'm sure you get the point… I'm just plain tired of it all…
The other day I saw 4 men at an intersection with buckets asking for money for I can't remember what club, Nathan's Boy Scout troop had a two day yard sale to raise money for their June D.C. trip, today I've watched numerous commercials all wanting the same thing – money.
I honestly hate being a part of this group… I send out letters asking for support in prayer and money, I write so many blogs, and make videos asking for support. I even (reluctantly) make phone calls as a follow up after my letters… again reminding whoever that I've asked for money…
I hate asking for money… and I'm tired of doing it. I want to stop, but I can't. I need money to be a missionary overseas… and because I don't get paid to live this life I have to ask you for help…
To ask someone to financially support me is humbling to say the least. I can't have any hint of pride to ask. I can't do this on my own, so with every letter, blog, video, and phone call I swallow my excuses, complaints, pride, etc. and ask for help.
I feel like people are bombarded by others asking for their hard earned money, they don't need another voice, but that's who I feel I am… I've become another voice calling out for money. But I don't want to just be a voice calling for money then disappear to just return to ask for more money…
AIM tells me raising support is a part of the trip and my ministry. But I don't like this part of the trip, I want to just skip it, but unfortunately God doesn't make money appear out of nowhere… so I must. I just hope and pray that when you read my letters, blogs, watch my videos, and receive a call from me that you don't just hear another voice calling out for money. I want you to feel my heart for the love of my life – Jesus, and my passion for bringing Him to the nations by being His hands and feet in missions in other countries… I hope you catch wind of the Father's heart for missions… I hope you become encouraged by what God is doing in my life… I hope that you are set a fire to bring the Way, Truth, and Life to others in all of the world… and I hope that you see that you are able to fulfill Matthew 28:19-20 (the great commission) by financially supporting me.
Update: I have been discouraged this past week in support raising. I am still at about $3,100 which means I still need $2,900 to make my first payment/deposit by June 21st. If you feel led to support me please click the "Support Me!" tab to the left, or follow this link, and select "Passport" in the drop-down menu.
