March/April response: Faithfully Forward

Step into the future without fear.

by Christi Campos

What does it mean to step “faithfully forward”? Is it blindly moving ahead without planning or purpose? Of course not. Is it just expecting God to take over and do it all? No. We know that God doesn’t work that way. 

Well, the Bible tells us in Hebrew’s 11:1 (NIV), “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” And Philippians 3:14 reads, “I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenly call of God in Jesus Christ.”

With that biblical guidance, I believe that to go “faithfully forward” is to prayerfully set a goal, work hard to reach it, and then have the faith to know that the Holy Spirit is right beside us every step of the way, guiding us to victory. However, it can still be a little scary. And often fear of the unknown or of the challenges we face can keep us from being able to see God’s promises.

The path we plan to take to reach our goal can also change without notice and then we must adapt. That can be hard to do. We want everything in life to be a direct path. But often God takes us on a different journey. Yes, there are challenges to overcome. Are we going to see only the challenges or trust in God’s promises? Pointing out only the problems and roadblocks can derail us. But, moving forward with the knowledge of God’s presence and faith in God’s love and guidance can lead to success and glorious celebration. 

That’s why we chose the theme Faithfully Forward for the Day of Giving, March 23, 2024. We hope that you will join your United Women in Faith sisters around the world on that day in celebration as we step Faithfully Forward, uniting hearts and hands to create a brighter, more compassionate tomorrow for women, children, and youth. 

The Day of Giving celebrates our foremothers’ vision and supports The Legacy Endowment Fund. Gifts given on or around March 23 will continue to grow in the permanently invested endowment that will support our work far into the future. Moving Faithfully Forward, we will get even closer to reaching our Legacy goal of $60 million. So, please give now and watch for live celebratory Facebook check-ins throughout the day on March 23! 

United Women in Faith Board of Directors member Dawn Armstrong chairs the Legacy Steering Committee and states enthusiastically, “Giving out of our bounty is an important part of Christian life. It is a way for us to put our faith into action and make a positive difference in the world around us. I have chosen United Women in Faith as an avenue for my giving because of the variety of mission projects we support that focus on the needs of women and children.”

“I would like to invite women everywhere to join me on the Day of Giving and make a gift to The Legacy Endowment Fund as a way of thanking God for the many blessings we have had the privilege to enjoy. Join me in stepping Faithfully Forward!” 

Deaconess Christi Campos is the executive for Development and Donor Relations.