Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 19:20-21
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Miracle #3: I Got Things Done
It was 8:30 pm. I had just put the girls to bed. Ahhh- quiet. I was soooo tired! I just wanted to read and go to bed BUT I knew there were several things that I needed to get done! Now this wasn't one of those times where I was overloaded and needed to rest (that's another miracle story for another time, but I will say, "You have permission to take naps!!" Don't get me started!) This was a time where I was just being plain lazy - I'll say it! I can be very lazy. I had prayed, (half heartily) "Lord you are going to have to give me some motivation to get things done because I have none." I was lying in bed but I needed to go downstairs to get something. My plan was to come right back and put my lazy bottom back into bed. As I went to go get it, I put something away, then another, then finished a little bit on a project that I've been dying to get done, and then I got ready for my appointment for tomorrow morning (I had figured, "Oh, I'll just get extra early in the morning and do it." Knowing full well I would have kicked myself for it!) Now here I am less than 2 hours later and everything is done! AND I even have some extra energy to get a blog in. Now THAT'S a miracle. Do I hear an "Amen" from any moms or wives out there?
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Miracle #2: David Gets an Unexpected Gig
It is a miracle every time that David or I get a client in our businesses. The struggling economy and type of work we do can be difficult and is unpredictable at best. David has been pursuing professional vocal studio work for the past 12+ years and it is definitely a specialized niche that is hard within to get yourself established. I completely believe that God has called him to his present profession. However, it is a life-style that forces us to "live by faith." A typical week can be completely empty of jobs a month out and then in a moments notice the week is full. This has caused my ultra-organized scheduling mind to blow a few gaskets but the Lord has taught me to rely solely on Him. We're so thankful to God for this opportunity!
The very steps we take come from God;
otherwise how would we know where we're going?
Proverbs 20:24 (The Message)
The very steps we take come from God;
otherwise how would we know where we're going?
Proverbs 20:24 (The Message)
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Miracle #1: Paying our Bills
Money is a necessary evil. I hate what it does to me. I hate that it can make or break my day. I hate that is can wake me up in the middle of the night and send me in a panic. I hate the hold that it can have on my thoughts and actions.
God has really been testing us in the area of finances. The whole story is a long one for another time but it is fitting that this is the first miracle in "The Year of Miracles."
We were getting ready to leave for the weekend to go up to my brother's wedding. We had no money in our account to even pay for the trip. The day before we left, David got a check for $250. This paid for the majority of our trip! Even with having to pay $100 to fill up our truck! (Ouch!)
One of my preparations for the trip was making sure the finances were in order. We had bills to pay the following week so I wrote the checks and got them ready to send. The last day I could send them was the Monday we returned so I decided to let them sit until then. One of things I have learned is to pray while I'm doing my finances so I don't start hyper-ventilating. And I do usually "remind" God of all the bills He has to pay! (If everything is His - I guess that means the bills too!) So I was leaving the bills in His hands. Mind you- we have no money in our account and about $1100 in bills to send on Monday.
The wedding was beautiful. We had a wonderful time with family and friends. I didn't think about the bills one time. (This is a HUGE lesson that I have learned - worrying doesn't pay the bills! Bills aren't a life and death situation!) When we returned, I was going through the mail and we received about $600 in reimbursements from our medical insurance (another long story) that I wasn't expecting AND a family member had hidden $500 in my wallet that I didn't find until we got home. Our bills were paid! A miracle! One of many to come!
God has really been testing us in the area of finances. The whole story is a long one for another time but it is fitting that this is the first miracle in "The Year of Miracles."
We were getting ready to leave for the weekend to go up to my brother's wedding. We had no money in our account to even pay for the trip. The day before we left, David got a check for $250. This paid for the majority of our trip! Even with having to pay $100 to fill up our truck! (Ouch!)
One of my preparations for the trip was making sure the finances were in order. We had bills to pay the following week so I wrote the checks and got them ready to send. The last day I could send them was the Monday we returned so I decided to let them sit until then. One of things I have learned is to pray while I'm doing my finances so I don't start hyper-ventilating. And I do usually "remind" God of all the bills He has to pay! (If everything is His - I guess that means the bills too!) So I was leaving the bills in His hands. Mind you- we have no money in our account and about $1100 in bills to send on Monday.
The wedding was beautiful. We had a wonderful time with family and friends. I didn't think about the bills one time. (This is a HUGE lesson that I have learned - worrying doesn't pay the bills! Bills aren't a life and death situation!) When we returned, I was going through the mail and we received about $600 in reimbursements from our medical insurance (another long story) that I wasn't expecting AND a family member had hidden $500 in my wallet that I didn't find until we got home. Our bills were paid! A miracle! One of many to come!
Introduction
This is the year of miracles. July 2008- July 2009. God has impressed this on my heart and I want to keep a log of all the miracles that He will perform. I know this sounds presumptuous but God is in the miracle business. There are miracles everyday. We just don't always see them. I pray that this blog will help open our eyes to the countless miracles that God performs in our lives.
"For nothing is impossible with God." Luke 1:37
"What is impossible with men, is possible with God." Luke 18;27
"For nothing is impossible with God." Luke 1:37
"What is impossible with men, is possible with God." Luke 18;27
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