Saturday, May 9, 2009

Who says God won't just drop money out of the sky?

Listen, money's tight or at our house non-existent sometimes. I know my family's not the alone in that situation. Financial troubles are running rampid across the globe. It's hard no matter how much faith you have. I believe we can all learn life-changing lessons through all of this turmoil.
For me, here's what I'm trying to get a hold of----
Lesson #1- Trust God (so obvious yet not so easy for flesh)
Lesson #2- Stop worrying about tomorrow (it's to the point that I physically can't fathom what may or may not come next)
Lesson #3- Eat the manna God has provided today (with thanksgiving)
(do we see a theme?)

I have to talk myself through this to get my thick head wrapped around the fact that I AM NOT IN CONTROL nor have I ever been.

I can remember many times trying to encourage others facing the same problems we are right now. A particular person my husband has witnessed to often on the subject would many times reply with, "God's not just going to drop money out of the sky." Our response was simply, "Why not?" He's God. He can do whatever He wants. I have always believed that, but in the storm, we can easily forget. So, He reminds us.
To start the week, we have no paycheck. (Long story) Anyway, put food and gas aside, I was sick with worry over two small bills that HAD to be paid. I finally vented in frustration and hopelessness to my husband that all I need is a measly $100 to pay our bills and I can't even do that. We were broke. He didn't respond. He walked to the bedroom and came back with an envelope and handed it to me. I opened it up to find exactly $100 inside. Apparently, earlier that day a person he works with was praying and God told them to give it to us. They had no way of knowing our circumstances, but our Father knows right where we are. His strength is made perfect in our weakness. I am weak. Glory be to God!
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