Texts for Meditation - Validity of Fund Raising Financial Section Site Map For many the idea of fund raising is the largest barrier to transitioning from a career to missions or whatever other ministry the Lord has planted in your heart. Pete Sommer in his book, Getting Sent, suggests meditation on these passages to help in accepting God's gift for overcoming this fear. Read one or more of these texts outloud and reflect on them, letting their truth echo in your soul. Validity of Raising Support: Passages: Numbers 18:21-24 Luke 8:1,3 Luke 10:17 1 Cor 16:5-6 2 Timothy 1:3-7 1 Peter 4:7-11 Click on a reference to view the verse(s). See also verses on Promises to those He calls and Handling Anxiety in Fund Raising This section has been developed by Master's Financial Associates, Lancaster, PA and the Finishers Project.