“Seems everyone has their hand out these days,” one of my friends said recently. We were talking at the time about whether or not to start fundraising for Prayer Sisters.
“Hm…” I pondered. She was right, and to be honest with you, my stomach lurched at the idea of asking for money to promote Prayer Sisters, even though it’s a fabulous ministry. Why did I feel that way? Time for some serious soul searching.
One evening while I was struggling with what to do about all the demands at PSI, my then 21-year-old daughter Kaelin said, “It sure seems like a lot of hullabaloo for a simple idea. You all are treating this like a business when it’s not one. It’s just a really good idea.” She’s a wise old woman, that young gal. She suggested we simplify our way of doing things. Instead of making women sign up and order materials from our online store, she suggested we make everything downloadable and free.  “You like to give everything away anyway, Ma.” Yeah, well that’s true. I’d much rather give the books to people instead of asking them to buy them. Years ago one of my Board members said, “Kathy, you can’t keep giving everything away!” We wouldn’t survive. Or would we???
More soul searching. Lots of praying. A few tears… Gradually came peaceful relief. Kaelin was right. We needed to go the “No hullabaloo” route and simplify.
I am SO excited about the changes we’re making at Prayer Sisters. Now ANY woman who wants to be a Prayer Sister can simply go to our website, download and print out whatever materials she wants, call a few friends together, and go for it. Simple. No hassle. And no money and not a lot of time required. How great is that?
We’re still here to answer questions and provide guidance if you need us. I’ll keep blogging (I hope you’ll keep reading!). And we’ll be sharing tips and updates on Facebook, but honestly, it’s a simple idea. Gather a few friends who want to pray, commit to a time, and do it. You can use our materials or not, whatever you want. Just pray! That’s what we’re all about.
So, the other day Kaelin and I were walking out of Walmart and a lady was sitting there asking for money for some notable charity, and my daughter and I just looked at each other and smiled. Yep, everyone has their hand out these days, but it doesn’t cost a cent to pray.