In 2018 but more so in 2019, I began to hear God calling me to seminary. During this time, I was already in school, pursuing a bachelor’s in English, which I knew was merely a stepping stone. How did I know this? The only reason I decided to go back to school after flunking out of Southern University was that God told me I needed to be qualified to go to the places he was sending me. I was told by a wise woman that teaching was my gift and not to waste it. However, I wasn’t qualified to teach. During my research about going to school, I also researched what I would need to qualify to work for the International Missions Board (IMB) as a missionary? What I learned is that I had to have a degree in some form of ministry.

I can remember many thoughts and questions to God. What school to go to? Will I have to uproot and move? What should I study? I can remember seeking out the wisdom of my spiritual leaders and praying. I even remember the night I was at a “Sisters First” meeting, and I shared with eyes full of tears what God was preparing me for and how much I didn’t want to leave my community, but I am willing to follow God where ever he leads me.

This past semester was my first, and I have seen God move in mighty ways on my behalf. When deciding to go back to school, I prayed and told God that I would only take the number of classes that he provided the additional provision. Why? When I was getting my bachelor’s, my husband and I paid out of pocket with no assistance, and that was hard. I couldn’t imagine putting that burden on us again in less than a year. Yet, God provided. Second, during this semester, I had so much going on, being a wife, mom, teacher, and opening the ministry, among other things. However, every moment I was going to miss a deadline, God extended it. Every moment I felt I wasn’t prepared for an assignment, God helped me. He blew my mind with every path he cleared for me. It is only by his grace that I finished the semester with 2 A’s (one was not for a credit but a required course) and 2 B’s!!!

Why am I sharing this with you? I need your help, and this was the way God instructed me to receive it. I currently have no financial resources for the spring semester. I am asking that if you are willing to support me, please do, first by praying for my family and the journey. Also, seek God to contribute to my need. Whatever money I receive will go toward the number of classes I take and books. Should I only receive enough to aid in taking one course or enough for 3, then that’s what I will do.

Please know that the prideful me would never want anyone to think that I don’t have. The humble me would never want people to believe that I am greedy. However, what people think does not compare to what God says or does. Thank you in advance for your prayers and monetary support.

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