He has shown us this over and over again. When I was diagnosed with cancer just two years into our marriage and had to take a lengthy absence from work while my husband was finishing up his college degree, we put our trust in God for our basic needs. It's really as simple as: wife is NOT making any money and husband is NOT making any money which EQUALS NO income for the family. On top of that we had a brand new baby, with all the expensive needs a baby has, and outrageous medical bills in addition to our rent, utilities and other living expenses. How does one survive facing these odds? All I can say is...."But for God...."
God provided for us for SIX MONTHS when we had NO income. He laid on the hearts of Godly men and women to be generous towards us. It was not unusual for us to come home to boxes of groceries on our front step, or for individuals to hand us money when we least expected it, or for us to discover that a bill had been paid anonymously. EVERY NEED WAS MET, EVERY TIME and we learned that God is extremely reliable.
So recently, when my husband lost his job, we choose not to fear but to trust in Jehovah, our provider. Almost immediately, the Lord gave us confirmation that He still held us in his hands. I had just published my book, "Miracles Still Happen" when a very special lady from my childhood bought a couple copies and felt the need to pay one hundred dollars for a twenty dollar purchase. That is quite a tip and there is no doubt in my mind that this blessing was orchestrated by God. I thank God, my Jehovah, for His provision and I am also tremendously grateful to all the wonderful people who listen to God's still, small voice when He has instructed them to be generous towards my family. Thank you for being used by the Lord. To us, you have been part of a miracle.
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