When talking with my mom about raising my own support for my trips, she was just like “Bekah, it’s simple. If you’re supposed to go, it will happen. Stop worrying.” Easier said then done, I know. But every day God shows me how true it is.

“Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor.”

I’m sure you’ve heard that a million times over and over again but I am reminded every day of how much this is true. I was also reading in 2 Corinthians 11:9 where Paul said that whenever he needed funds or supplies, he relied on God and his brothers in Macedonia to provide them. God slapped me in the face with this one: we shouldn’t feel guilty or afraid for asking the people of God to provide. It is God’s money in the first place, and second: this is what the Body of Christ is supposed to be doing for one another.

It is God’s work that is getting done, so naturally God will provide the money. I know, I know those words are hard to swallow when you’re less than a month away from your departure time and you see a huge gap from where you are to where you should be. But take heart! It’s really in God’s plan. It will happen Our job is to trust.

“If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am. No one, then, should refuse to accept him. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.” 1 Corinthians 16:10-11

If it was, it would have been easier to teach my students the defining characteristics of life. They always pay attention more when I say words like poop.