God never stops amazing me!

This past week, we were reading Mark 4 in Bible Study. It is about when Jesus taught at the waters edge to Sea of Galilei, then they left to go to "the other side" and in the middle of the sea, a huge storm arose. Jesus was sleeping on the boat, and the disciples became very afraid due to the severity of the storm. They went to awake Him, saying "Do you not care that we are all going to die?" Then, Jesus commanded the storm to stop.

After going through the study, we began to talk about what our "personal storms" are. I said that I feel as if what we are going through right now is a financial storm. But, even though this storm keeps raging, There have been so many reasons for me to find blessings with-in this storm. I went on to explain how every time we get to the point that we are scared and crying out to our Lord, He reaches down and says "Don't worry! I've got you!" And SOMEHOW people come through and provide for us. He has taken care of everything from a car seat, to groceries, to a toy for our older child... and this week... He did it again, through 2 ladies in the study with me.

I cried as I shared my storm, but even more so the amazing ways that God keeps holding us through it all. I guess that touched them both deeply. One came up to me immediately after the study, gave me a hug and thanked me for sharing. She then put a $20 in my hand. I tried to refuse, but she said she wanted to! She said "I don't care if you go get a pedicure or if you buy something for the house. I just want to give this to you." Not knowing what else to do at that point, I thanked her and put the money in my pocket.

After that I headed to the nursery to get the boys. I left my Bible study folder and my bible in our study room. I came back to the room to gather the rest of my stuff and head to the car. When I got home, I opened my folder looking for something I'd put in there. I found a check for $25 from another lady from the study! I started to cry again! God blessed us with another $45 for me trusting Him that things would be okay.

You see- I was responsible for the snacks that day! We all take turns bringing the snacks for the study, and this week was my turn. I stressed a little about the money I was spending on these ladies, when it cut into what I had for our family. I DID NOT say that during my talk of the storm we're in! Yet, God blessed us in a way that we needed!

Then, if that wasn't amazing enough- the next day I went to Target to get a few things we needed. There was a gal, maybe the same age as my mom, that was asking about the baby. Somehow, part of what we talked about became a conversation of our Christian faith. And THAT somehow lead into me again explaining how blessed I have felt lately, in spite of Mark's significant pay cut. We talked probably 15 minutes. At the end of that time, she prayed with me. Then- She gave me a gift card she had in her purse! She told me to save it and have my husband spend it, but when he does, that he has to except that it came form Jesus!

He never stops amazing me! He blesses us when we don't expect it! He cares for us, even when we aren't walking as closely with Him as we should! And, he continues to bless Mark, even though Mark's faith is so little. I love how much God is working on him right now. I love how much He's working with-in me!! Never, at any other moment in my life, have I felt SO protected by our Lord!