Katie and I are well into the support raising phase of missionary life. We are learning a lot. It is humbling really. In Ecuador, we will be on missionary visas and unable to work (now we will be working but not for a wage). We will be fully supported by the generous donations of people. For me (James), it is almost terrifying. I have had two jobs as long as I can remember. Katie and I are preparing to live completely off the donations of others. And that, is terrifying.

The terror of it all is really my emotional response and shows an area of unbelief. The truth of the matter is, God alone is supporting us. He has supported us our entire lives. When we leave for language school and Ecuador, he will use various people, churches, and organizations to support us. Sure, people will fill out the form online. It will be money from a bank account with their name on it. But everything they have is given to them by God. They will be responding in obedience to God’s work in their life. We are just stewards of what God has given.

We are early on in missionary life. We are new and don’t really know how to support raise. But I do know this, God is all and has all we need.  What do we have that He does not own? He created it all and owns it all. So, Katie and I will keep praying and fund raising. How? I have no idea. I’ll talk to friends and pray a lot.