On Thursday evening, when we gathered to set our budget for the week, we heard that one of the personal cars being used for our program was towed. We were all aware of our tight budget so realizing that the costs for this situation could be up to $250, we very quickly prayed that God would intercede and provide for the needs of our community this week. Well, early the next morning, the student who owned the car and I went to reclaim the car from the impound only to realize the total cost was $400 ($325 for the tow and $75 for the parking ticket). To put that in perspective, we only had $420 budgeted this week for food, laundry, giving, and personal money. What were we going to cut? How are we going to eat!?!
Through literal miracles, over the course of the following few days, God provided us with the funds to well exceed our needs for the week ($40 from strangers on the street, the parking ticket being rescinded, $75 off the towing cost). It brings tears to my eyes to think about how good our God is, about how he cares for our needs, yet how quick we are to plan and strategize the ways that WE are going to survive. God has us in His hands and for that we give Him praise!
Please think critically, and stop attributing everything to an imaginary friend.
ReplyDeletePraise God for His miracles. He is not, and could never be imaginary!
ReplyDeleteFor you to experience being provided for by grace, I would like to pay for your next parking ticket. Send me a copy of your violation and I'd be happy to pay for it. My email is andrew.king08@gmail.com
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