Through It All

Talking to my daughter today got me thinking about all the blessings God has tossed my way lately. It's amazing the ways He has provided in the final hours, just in time, and through unexpected conduits. Not only has He taken care of this family, but by caring for us, He has blessed and taken care of a family that doesn't recognize Him as their savior--yet.

What am I talking about?

At the beginning of July I found myself faced with the frightening fact that there is no income. I was driving around on expired plates and had a phone bill coming due. No money. God's gentle whisper said, "Stand still. See the salvation of your Lord."

Honestly, when things are going well is when it's the easiest to say those words. NOT when fear is climbing up and camping at both ears. But I chose to listen and wrote a story describing a scene God gave me along with those words.

Exactly one week later, I received a gift.

Some of the best tasting coffee flows from that cup. Two days after receiving that, I was able to renew the plates and pay the phone bill. My cup runs over.

Later, by a week or two, my refrigerator died. It had been trying to for at least six months. We'd babied it. Unclogged the vents almost daily by the end to keep the food cool. Finally, it gave up and we gave in. I had a choice. Despair or believe that if God could do it once, He could supply our need again.


Within 24-hours, this beauty was ours. We simply needed to wait until the weekend to have it delivered. This provision is that which God chose to bless a family that has chosen to malign Him. He so loves us, even in our rebellion. I pray for their salvation.

The day this was delivered to our house, the neighbors and a couple others came to the previous owner saying, "I've got the money. I'll come get the fridge." The gentleman had to tell those people it was gone. God had a specific family in mind for that, didn't He?

He ALWAYS has a plan.

The events of this past month have made me think of a couple songs. "Because He lives, I can face tomorrow." (Gaithers), and the one I've posted here. "Through It All"

"If I never had a problem, I'd never know that HE could solve them." Isn't that the truth?





It's been a pleasure to visit with you.