One year ago toady at 1:15 AM I wrote in my journal (something I never do…). In the wee hours of the morning of January 8th, 2011 God gave me an idea. Here are some snippets of what I jotted down:
“Yep, can’t sleep. I have this crazy idea that’s making my heart beat fast. What if I could raise thousands of dollars for orphans… By wearing a dress. Wear the same dress for a month and get people to donate to Warm Blankets.”
You see I’ve been afraid all my life. Afraid of failing and this had stopped me from stepping out. I knew I needed to change and I knew I sure couldn’t do it on my own. That’s when God gave me this crazy idea to wear a dress for 100 days. Then he topped it all off with an insane goal of $50,000. Yeah… Forget about baby steps and just jump in the deep end. I knew that I couldn’t do this on my own and that God would have to carry me every step of the way. I knew it would be hard but I also knew it would be exciting to walk this path with Jesus. And it has been. I’ve changed now and I have an even greater desire to worship Jesus with all that is in me. I have no idea what this year will bring but I do know that my God is faithful. And I shall seek him.
“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations” Deuteronomy 7:9
“Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you.” Hosea 10:12
That is so wonderful. Not only have you helped orphans, but you are also an amazing example to other people who want to change the world. Thank you for being that role model, and for doing it with class. 😉
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Grace. Very humbled and blessed that the Lord would use me in some small way.
Elaini, I just wanted to say God bless you, and all the people behind you! I’ve been reading your blog for about six months, and following your journey of faith. It’s been wonderful to see these precious orphans gain so much. Give God the glory and keep going!
Amen! To God be all the glory! 😀 I am so grateful for what the Lord has done. Thank you for following the blog and for your support. 🙂
This is just amazing!!!
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What you did was beautiful Elaini!
God is truly amazing.
Yes, God is amazing and I’m so grateful to be his. 🙂