Behind the scenes, the practical machinery has been set in motion. I have begun creating a flyer and reaching out to business owners, friends, and colleagues to invite for sponsorship.
Sponsorship: The fear of looking foolish
And to be perfectly honest: it’s absolutely terrifying. At times, it feels as though you’re holding out your hand, and there’s a constant little voice in my head whispering, “Don’t I look completely ridiculous right now?”
Asking for money is awkward and immediately places you in a very vulnerable position. At the same time, I come to the realization that I am not asking for money but rather inviting people to join in—to help with building, to help spread the Gospel, and to help bring Jesus to others.
Drawing strength from Romans 1:16 and God’s Kingdom
This also brings to mind Romans 1:16, where Paul writes to the church in Rome that he is not ashamed of the Gospel:
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” – Romans 1:16
Whenever I feel that barrier, I try to shift my focus: “It’s not about me; it’s about You,” and “I am not asking for this for my own sake, but for the sake of Your Kingdom.”
The needs of the people there, combined with my love for Jesus, instantly erase any personal discomfort I might feel. This adventure has only just begun, and I look forward to sharing my personal journey—with all its exciting and uncomfortable moments—with you here in the coming time.
❤️Will you join me?
