GOD IS SO AMAZING!!! Just tonight when I was doing my homework, I had to find two Bible verses that talk about facing challenges. One of the verses I chose talks about how having faith like a mustard seed can move mountains. Get ready for this, today I raised $800.00 for Darya. In one day!!! I am so thankful that people are willing to give so much of their money to Darya and love her with me.
Can you believe that no one has ever thought about Darya for her entire life, and today, many many people learned her name, prayed for her, and gave money for her to be saved? She has gone from being all alone and forgotten to being surrounded by prayer. The other verse I chose tonight for my homework was Psalm 91:4 where it talks about God covering us with His feathers and protecting us under His wings. When I read the verse I realized God is covering Darya too.
My day was mostly great, but I did meet a lady today who made me frustrated. She heard I was raising money for Darya and asked how much it would cost to adopt her. When I told her $20,000.00 she acted shocked. Then she asked when I hoped to have all of the money. I told her Thanksgiving and she laughed and kind of rolled her eyes. She didn't give one penny for Darya. I could tell she thought raising the money would be impossible for me. For a minute I thought I should have made my deadline Christmas instead, but then I realized that I should not feel doubt inside but I needed to keep believing. If God can move mountains when we have faith, then $20,000.00 by next week shouldn't be that big of a deal. I really want Darya to be told "Happy Thanksgiving, you have a family coming to get you."
Tomorrow is another bake sale at school. My mom and I baked three pumpkin pies and made more "Muddy Buddy" mix for me to sell. We bought whipped cream to put on top of the pies, so I think my school friends will go for it. I hope so.
I think God is doing something big in my life right now. I can feel Him and I feel lifted up and happy. I am so glad we decided to do the Crazy Love Project. I really hope I will have $20,000.00 by Thanksgiving. I am so excited!!! Yipee!!! Dad, I love you. Only 4 more days until you are home again. What are you going to do if I have raised $20,000.00 by the time you get home? That would be so funny.
"Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If you have faith, and doubt not, you shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if you shall say to this mountain, Be thou removed, and be cast into the sea; it shall be done. And all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive." Matt. 21:21-22
I was just wondering... if we wanted to help send money for Darya where would we send it? I think you are doing a WONDERFUL thing Lydia!!! Way to go girl!!! You can email me the info: srmelton@gmail.com Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteWalk in faith, girl! Just imagine what God is preparing you for in the future through this!
ReplyDeleteI would also like the address to send something. God bless you sweetheart!!!! Here's my email: allycat1987@cox.net
ReplyDeleteYou are doing such an AMAZING thing here Lydia! God will do great things through you and your faith!!! All us Hooks are praying for you and Darya!!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Lydia, I am so excited for you and your family and I'm praying for Darya too. I know about your family because I go to FCS and we've been praying for Hope. Anyway, I would love to donate and am just wondering the best way. My email is ama2@bellsouth.net. Don't give up, people are discouraging sometimes, but the Lord always shows Himself as a loving, merciful, MOVING Father to the orphans.
ReplyDeleteLydia your faith and enthusiasm are inspiring. I found out about yesterdays blog from a friend and I had to come back today to see how the fundraising is going. I too would like to donate - please let me know where to send a donation. twinmomj4 @ gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible young lady you are, Ms. Lydia! Truly inspiring, I am sure your family is BEYOND proud of you. Please also email me your address or a way to send money. I would love for my money to reach you before Thanksgiving to prove that doubting woman wrong. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for all you do for orphan angels like Darya.
Blessings,
Theresa
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That is so AWESOME in the true sense of the word! I love seeing, kids, who instead of going with the flow of the world and wanting to spend on themselves are willing to work for a GREATER cause !! i pray that God will bless you and that he will grant you this!! can you send me your address to, my e-mail is beeeji@beecreek.net!
ReplyDeleteLydia, I just wrote you a little letter on my blog. I just wanted to help you spread the word.
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Lydia, I absolutely love your heart for the ones who are cast aside by the rest of the world. Your goal would be impossible through human effort alone, but God is the God of miracles. We've already seen this in everything that He's done through Hope. I'm not sure if my mom has asked you this question yet, but have you tried contacting FCS families? I'm sure you'd get a great response.
ReplyDeleteCan I also add my email address to this list? chelseapearce@comcast.net
I dropped something off today (I got your address from a friend) but am wondering if I left it at the wrong house :( would you email me?
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