Everyone struggles financially from time to time. I know that.
This past year has been an especially difficult financial year for me. For a number of reasons, some supporters have had to reduce the amount they contribute, some have had to stop all together, and some have forgotten to send in their monthly contributions. While I understand that all of this is part of a natural cycle of giving, and I certainly don't resent it (rather I am grateful for what people have been able to contribute!!), it doesn't always make my financial situation any easier.
Currently, my monthly financial support is at about 70% of my monthly need. That means that I take care of all of my immediate obligations, and I praise God that I have been able to meet those obligations each month. However, I should be saving each month for taxes, home assignment expenses, car repairs/replacement, putting money into savings for emergencies, etc.
Below are some of the financial needs that I have coming up in the very near future:
God continues to provide for me and surprise me in the ways in which He does it! Thank you, Lord!!! And thank you in advance for any contribution, no matter how small you think it is!! I am grateful for how the Lord will use you in this.
This past year has been an especially difficult financial year for me. For a number of reasons, some supporters have had to reduce the amount they contribute, some have had to stop all together, and some have forgotten to send in their monthly contributions. While I understand that all of this is part of a natural cycle of giving, and I certainly don't resent it (rather I am grateful for what people have been able to contribute!!), it doesn't always make my financial situation any easier.
Currently, my monthly financial support is at about 70% of my monthly need. That means that I take care of all of my immediate obligations, and I praise God that I have been able to meet those obligations each month. However, I should be saving each month for taxes, home assignment expenses, car repairs/replacement, putting money into savings for emergencies, etc.
Below are some of the financial needs that I have coming up in the very near future:
- This year, I have been able to save approximately 50% for my taxes. I'm still in need of roughly $3,000 to cover 2014 and roughly $3,000 to get started on the 2015 taxes.
- New tires and battery for my car: roughly $1,200 (to be bought in July)
- I should visit supporters and friends both on the East Coast (Pennsylvania to Georgia) and the Pacific Northwest (Washington and Oregon), however, I have been unable to set aside money for those trips. Including airfare, car rental, some lodging (mostly will stay with the people I am visiting), food, and some incidentals, each trip will cost approximately $1,000 to $1,200. Perhaps you have airline miles you'd be willing to share?
- New computer: Last year, my computer was stolen from my house. While some people did give gifts to help replace it, those gifts actually went to monthly living costs. To date, I have not been able to replace the computer. I have been using my office computer for some personal things, but really should have my own instead. Approximately $700.
God continues to provide for me and surprise me in the ways in which He does it! Thank you, Lord!!! And thank you in advance for any contribution, no matter how small you think it is!! I am grateful for how the Lord will use you in this.