Lessons Continue

My last entry was discussing how God uses obstacles that seem so tall and insurmountable to remind us how awesome He is. My family had something hit us right between the eyes. God taught us a lot. We stepped out on faith and went against what the world would say. And in return He is blessing us beyond measure.

Yesterday my husband was called in that he was accepted as a substitute teacher in a nearby district. That would really help our highly probable money issue. That is if there is a need for him. But it is a start. I got offered a writing job. It is very low pay, but it is a start. It will pay for a week's worth of gas. Then the temporary job that I was to start in February called and asked if I could start early. Works for me! Then a prayer supporter felt led to help the ministry out and wanted our address to send money. Our van died a few days before the obstacle reared its head. We got offered a car and they will work with us.

We haven't found the entire amount that we will be short next month and the month after, but we are much closer than we were when we got knocked down. God is taking care of. He will not let us starve. Proverbs 10:3a says that God will not the righteous be hungry. We might not get what we want when we want, but He will provide it in the most creative and uplifting ways.

We've never known a time (since college) when we did not know if we had one penny to look at. We are there now. But we are not frightened. We are not panicking. We are waiting to see how God is glorified in it all. We trust Him. We have learned the hard way not to trust man. No one person on this planet is completely trusting. They will let you down. But God is the one to turn to. He can take the unsuspecting person and use them to help you. We should not feel bad to accept "charity". They have submitted themselves to God to be a servant and He wants them to serve you at this moment. Let them be a tool for God when they help out with food, babysitting, bills, or gas. When you are back on your feet, help them back or pass it on to someone else. Be submissive to God in letting Him overcome the obstacle. Be submissive to God in letting Him guide you down the dark path. Be submissive to God in accepting love from others in all the various forms of fellowship. Be submissive to God in have empathy for others in your situation and lend a helping hand. Only this way can we grow more Christ-like and allow His bright glory shine for all to see.