I was excited to get a new book from Amazon this week. The title: How to Start a Non-Profit Corporation. As my son practiced basketball with this team I cracked open the book and started reading. I have read many things online, but decided I needed something I could carry with me in my travels.
As I started to read about articles of incorporation, tax ids and selecting a board of directors I couldn't help but think back to my grandmother. In the early 70's she started the "Deep Well Fund" to provide clean water to the people of Hilton Head. My grandmother was a smart woman and very persuasive. I am willing to bet though that very few of the things I am reading about ever crossed her mind. Those were different times. She had a simple plan and she went about her work and got the job done. Today there are forms, rules, and of course the IRS!!! It is easy to become overwhelmed by the process.
At those moments though I lean on the wisdom God gave me during our adoption process. He showed us clearly that when it looked like beauracracy was winning, the truth was that He was the one who is in control. When we see the future through God's eyes, it is easier to look past the obstacles that seem to throw themselves in our way.
