God Knows All Our Needs

I am new at this "Blog Thing".  However, I like to tell people the stories of our ministry and how God has blessed us through the years not only on the field where we serve but also how He prepared us for the ministry we have.

I was in Ohio this past weekend to speak in a church.  I had no idea what the church would be like and how the people would receive the message of the ministry the Lord has given us.  I just knew it was His will that I go there.  The pastor had invited me several weeks ago and I was thrilled to be in the presence of the Lord with His people.  I spoke about the different ministries we have and the Lord led me each step through the service.  It is amazing how I sometimes want to tell certain things and He changes my mind and I end up talking about something else.  As I walked through the ministry my heart was burdened all over again for the Prison Ministry we have and for the development of an Abortion Intervention ministry that we desperately need.  After I spoke the pastor asked for any questions that the congregation might have for me.  It was an unusual time because this congreation had several questions about the Abortion Intervention ministry and why we needed it.  They also asked several questions in other areas that I had talked about.  It is unusual that the congregtations, when asked if they have questions, will go ahead and ask the questions they have.  It was a wonderful time of expansion even more into the ministry and the dreams for the future of the ministry.

The pastor then asked the congregation to give a "Love Offering" to the ministry.  The offering was taken and
we continued to talk while an Elder counted the money.  The offering was $50 short of what the pastor knew they were suppose to give.  He told the congregation "We are $50 short of $1000 who is going to give the last $50 for this couple?"  As it turned out several people gave to provide the last $50 to make the offering $1000.  I can't ever remember receiving a Love Offering from a church large or small for that amount of money.  This church had 50 people in attendance max!  I couldn't believe it!!  But God knew what we needed.  I came home and called my husband to tell him what had happened.  I talked to him with tears in my eyes and thankfulness in my heart.  He also felt the same thankfulness and then said "Now, you can pay the taxes before they are due on the 15th!  God always knows our needs and He is right on time every time.  I praise Him for his faithfulness.

I continue to ask for blessings everyday with the expectation of receiving. Why am I always surprised then when they are "BLESSINGS INDEED".  As you walk through your day ask with expectation of receiving and see what God will do.  Don't be surprised with what comes your way!!

God Bless You Indeed!!

Until Later