Provisions

 “And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? “ So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’  These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.

 Matthew 6: 28 - 32 

Lately, I'm just feeling so blessed by God's provisions. It's very humbling. We had our TPR hearing last month. Our ongoing case manager didn't give very flattering testimony.  I had a strange peace come over me and I know I was being supported by others in prayer.  God provided that day. Our care giver support worker came to court that day. Not because she was subpenaed to do so, but because she wanted to give our family her support by being there. I was very happy that she was given a chance to testify on our behalf and let the court know how committed we are to raising these children.  It was a huge blessing!

Then the following week, I saw my neuro-opthamolgist. He put me back on medication that is over $150 a month.  This would make us tweak our budget again. I was starting to think about areas that we could cut back in. The next day, I got an email from a principal in the district asking if I was interested in a lunch hour position at the middle school.  Working that extra hour a day is more than enough to cover my medication. I wasn't even that stressed about the budget, but God provided an opportunity for me. I was really blessed with this opportunity. 

God has also blessed me with the twins rate review (foster care payment). I thought the payments would be decreasing. God had blessed me with that as well. 

With all of His blessings, it's now important that I am a good steward of what He has given me. It's been a great reminder to me about how God sees a need before I do. He takes care of me even when I don't know that I need the help.  It's a wonderful, lovely, and delightful feeling.

May God bless you this Christmas season!