Those words have been running through my head all day.
We live on one income and have for 5 years. In all those years we have NEVER had a time when God didn't provide for us and honestly He has blessed us with more than I ever thought we could do or have on one income. But, even though He has given me 5 years worth of providing, sometimes doubt creeps in. I start to stress out and then automatically I think,
Okay what can I do?
I guess I should go back to work.
What type of work can I do from home?
Can Keri work an extra job?
Of course the whole time that I'm thinking this I know in my heart that God has called me to be at home with the kids and he has called our family to live on one income. As Keri likes to lovingly remind me-I'm saying that I trust Him, but am I really trusting Him if I try to come in and fix things my way?I guess I should go back to work.
What type of work can I do from home?
Can Keri work an extra job?
Well the past few days have been interesting. I won't go into all the details, but the dryer broke ($$$) and the stimulus rebate didn't come when we were told it would, and in all honesty, we haven't been the best stewards of God's money this month. So, as Keri and I had a conversation that we've had many times before I knew I had a choice. I could choose to freak out and apply for a job or try to sell our furniture (just kidding!) or could put my money where my mouth is and decide to really trust this time. Through the grace of God, the grace of my husband, and through many prayers I did my best to choose the latter.
This morning Keri called me and spoke of a miracle that only God could do. When Keri went to check his box at school there was an envelope with a typed letter that read "Thought you could use this right now." and the envelope had money inside.
We have no clue who the money is from. Thank you to the person who blessed us with this gift and thank you GOD!
God is faithful.
5 comments:
wow, what a great example of God's faithfulness!
Wow - once again the Lord really uses your words to convict/encourage me. Thanks for speaking you heart - I think many can relate (more than you realize) God has always been and will always be faithful - now if we can just remember that every minute of every day!
Oh wow!!! I have these very same doubts all the time and it's such a great reminder to just have FAITH!!! I love how God answered in your time of need and I love that you shared. Thank you!
Natalie, that's exactly what I needed to hear today.
Thanks, God, for speaking to me through her!
That's amazing. God is always faithful. I needed to hear that too.
Someone did that for us when I unexpectedly went on bedrest for 6 weeks. I still don't know who did it, but I will always remember that, and hope I get to do that for someone else someday.
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