We all long for something. We all want to be loved, to be needed, to belong to something, to live a life with a purpose. These are basic wants in life. The need for these things drive us to be who we are, to act the way we do, to respond the way we do. Inside this need, buried deep in some, is the need for a higher power. The need for meaning in this crazy thing we call life. We may not know what we are searching for, but somehow it all leads to God. Can He provide us with what we want? Is He who He says He is? Can He fulfill my deepest needs? Can he fulfill my deepest longings? For many these questions go unanswered all their lives.
I struggle with all these questions. Daily. Still. I know God, I love Him deeply, yet I still search, still long for the answers to the questions. Ultimately I know that the answers to these questions and the ultimate fullfillment of all my needs is in this awesome God that I am able to have a real relationship with. That He would love me so much, no matter my countless flaws. That He would accept me as I am. That He loves me even though I am far from perfect and never will be. What kind of God is this? An Amazing one.
Brandon and I have been given a HUGE burden to bring this message to those in Winchester, VA that have these same longings, these same questions. We want to show His radical, crazy love to those that don't know who He is, or don't even believe that He exists. Just like everyone else! It has been a long journey towards accepting that this is what we should do, but that is a story for another time. It still amazes us that God would choose such utterly flawed people to bring His message of love, hope, and acceptance to Winchester. Why us God? But you know, sometimes I think He says, "Why you? Because you are just like the people I want to bring to myself. Only those that are like them can reach them."
Brandon and I currently live in Tampa, FL and have been struggling for months with a date to move to VA. We have been waiting for so many things to fall into place, we've almost made it impossible to let God be who He is. This week we were challenged to step out on faith. The actual essence of faith is believing in something even though you cannot see it. Faith almost always, requires stepping out of your comfort zone and sacrificing.
We are in the process of moving Winchester, VA ASAP! To do this we are going to need your help as our friends and partners on this journey. We need the funds to move and support ourselves for at least a month while I find a job. The total cost for this would be $8,000. We are also raigin funds for Brandon's salary for 36 months. The total salary need equals about $625 a week. We ask that you would consider investing in this journey. By choosing to give to us you are stepping out in faith as well, believing that God has an amazing plan for the people of Winchester, VA.
Would you be willing to give $100, $1000 or $5000? Would you be willing to join us as partners in this journey?
You guys are our dear friends and family and we love each of you. We know what we are asking, and we know the economy, but we believe that God will provide this money for us to move to VA within the month!
If you would like to donate please contact me or Brandon at 813-777-0118 or just inbox us here. We are so thankful for each of you. God is ready to do amazing things in WINCHESTER!!!!!
Believe with us, pray with us, invest in others.
We love you all.
Shelley
