Wednesday, November 25, 2009

God IS in the Miracle Business

Yesterday I decided to check ticket prices for flights to Ghana and was most unpleasantly surprised to find out tickets were now $1,000 more than just a couple of weeks ago. And I did it again - put God in a box. Like God doesn't own the cattle on a thousand hills. Like He couldn't provide however much extra we would need. Like whether we need $1,500 or $3,500...He knows.

As we were leaving the house around 6:00 I remembered I hadn't gotten the mail today. You know, never really look forward to it. Usually just bills and junk mail, but today there was something different. A hand addressed envelope with no return address. And inside that envelope was another envelope with "Mercy" written on it. And inside that envelope was

$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100

Just like that...boom...$1,300. Just yesterday the mountain seemed huge and today not so much. That, my friends, is God. And when I doubt or have fear I need to remember this moment and all of the other moments where God has shown His loving faithfulness. He will complete this good work He began.

Thank you Lord and thank you anonymous. We are blown away by God's goodness and your generosity.

"God owns the cattle on a thousand hills,
the wealth in every mine;
He owns the rivers and the rocks and rills,
the sun and stars that shine.
Wonderful riches, more than tongue can tell -
He is my Father so their mine as well;
God owns the cattle on a thousand hills -
I know that He will care for me."

18 comments:

Kristina said...

I am speechless!

Go GOD!!!!!!!!

Katy said...

WOW WOW WOW GOD!!!! I am in awe....Thank you JESUS for your miracle....I just can't wait to see what else you have in store for my friend as this journey continues to unfold. =)

angela said...

goosebumps all over. serious, serious goosebumps! praise the Lord!!!

Stephanie said...

Praise GOD!!

Amanda said...

That's WONDERFUL! Thank-you God!

It's those moments of provision that build my faith and say to my heart...Look. God is providing. He will surely bring him/her home.

And it makes me smile.

Annie said...

I'm tearing up with thankfulness - I can imagine the weight off your shoulders.

And, it gives me the chance to say -

"I told you so!!"

crispy said...

So happy for you. I love how God works. He is so faithful and His timing is so perfect. What a blessing. May God bless the giver.

=)

blessedfamily said...

Wow! Awesome!

Lee Shelton said...

What a tremendous blessing! Thanks for sharing. God is good!

Kathy Eden said...

Praising God for this awesome blessing!!! Although I must say it doesn't surprise me...been there done that...know it happens :o) Just keep trusting Him. He will provide everything you need!

CG said...

Rejoicing with you! Hooray!

Brandy and Troy said...

Crying here!!! Thank you Jesus!!

Momto16 said...

Yeah!!! awesome :)
Hugs
Sarah

The Gang's Momma! said...

How exciting! I'm so happy for you. What a blessing for you all. Can't wait to log in one day and read that you are LEAVING ON A JET PLANE for that sweet girl! :)

Lena Just Lena said...

Thank you anonymous for being the hands and feet. Thank you Stephanie for sharing this encouraging news. Thank you God for providing what we need when we need it.

Lena Just Lena said...

Thank you anonymous for being the hands and feet. Thank you Stephanie for sharing this encouraging news. Thank you God for providing what we need when we need it.

Chapter Two said...

God is so good!

Terry said...

Truely amazing! I'm not sure how I missed this post but I'm glad I backtracked! His hand is for us, not against us.