Saying "Yes" to God

What is it that is so difficult about saying "Yes" to God? We know He loves us. We know He is looking out for us. He only wants what is best for us. So what's the problem?

One of my favorite quotes is by C.S. Lewis. He says, "We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be."

Oh how true that statement is.

I am learning that saying "Yes" to God is very rarely the safe route. It is very rarely warm fuzzies that make us feel all nice and cozy. Actually, it is usually quite the opposite. It is usually something that takes us completely out of our comfort zones. Something that we feel we have absolutely no control over.

Saying "Yes" to God requires making a committment before you have all the details figured out. I wonder how many incredible experiences I have missed out on simply because I thought I needed to have it all figured out first. That is not faith, my friends.

I am no expert on faith. I give in to fear far more than I care to admit. Praise God for His grace and mercy in my moments (and there are many) of unbelief.

All of that being said, I am asking for support from my brothers and sisters with my "Yes, God" moment.

Sitting in our Women's Bible Study a few weeks ago, as we were discussing how fear prevents us from caring for those God has called us to love, I felt His gentle nudge. I heard His still, small voice whisper, "You are going to Haiti." Immediately, the "but Gods" started flowing. But God, how am I going to pay for that? But God, who will take care of my kids while Cameron is working? But God, I don't even know what kind of work they will be doing. Maybe it isn't something I'm good at... or even interested in. Two things God said to me in the midst of my "but Gods": 1) I've got this. 2) It's not about you.

Sigh of relief followed by OUCH.

So brothers and sisters, I ask, first for prayer. Often we use up every resource we can fathom before we fall on our knees and ask God to help. But prayer is the most effective tool we, as believers carry. "The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." I hope there are some righteous men (and women) out there reading this... :)

I ask for you to consider helping me with finances. I don't have an exact dollar amount yet-- somewhere around the $1500 range. I will get those details once we know who all will be going.

So, I still don't know much, but I do know I'm going to Haiti from June 29th-July 8th. I don't know how we are going to pay for it. I don't know who is going to watch my kids. I don't know exactly what projects we will be doing.

I do know that God has asked me to follow His lead. I do know that I have the support of my husband and friends. I do know that God's got this in His more than capable hands.

Please join me in this adventure, and I truly do covet your prayers.