So I have to be honest, I’ve been debating this update pretty much the whole day. I’m going to do my best but I am finding it difficult to put what I feel into words tonight. I woke up this morning and really prayed that today there would be a tremendous increase in donations towards this challenge. It’s been a difficult journey at times up to now. Even when you do something out of complete obedience it sometimes really stretches your faith and so many other aspects of your life. Sometimes I just cannot understand why it is so incredibly difficult for some to give whilst those who has the least to give, gives so easily from the heart.

So there was a couple of donations that came in and I was so incredibly thankful for that! I think the one that touched me the most today was a friend who sent money via e wallet and asked me to please transfer it on her behalf as they had really bad internet signal. This friend of mine was gruesomely attacked and left for dead about two years ago and lives of a disability grant as she is no longer able to work due to injuries sustained and the long terms effects thereof on her health. I literally cried when I saw her message! It made me realize once again….it’s not how much we can give, it’s the heart and intent with which we give!

The highlight of my day was when I realized that Yahweh has already used this campaign to work in peoples’ lives and to start changing lives! I was filled with SO much joy and love that I thought I might actually explode!! It was the absolutely best birthday present ever!!! I am so indescribably happy!! I praise Yahweh for lives changed and pray for so many more to still be touched, changed and saved!

This is why I said yes, this is why I stepped out in obedience and why I ran straight ahead and did this! The knowledge that one live has already been touched has made this whole journey worthwhile! How can we not give, not love Him enough to even donate R50 or $5? Have we really lost the love for each other to such an extent that the love for money is all that remains?

If only you could for one second experience the incredible joy and love that I am experiencing right now I truly believe that you would really open up your hearts and wallets…it is just too much to contain! Think about the next person….are you willing to count the cost….to give and give joyfully or to give until it hurts but still do so with a smile because you love Him enough? Can you really pass on the chance to change a life…to fulfill the great commission? I thank Yahweh for the incredible privilege, for the grace He has bestowed upon my life, that He can use my heart and my willingness to make a small difference.

I am nothing special, it is all His grace! I am only a willing instrument who said yes…so can you!! Imagine if we all said yes…imagine if we all gave everything we had and ran the race with no holding back!! Oh how I would love to be a part of that generation…a generation that truly Love Him Enough!!! How about you?

Much Blessings,

Marlize