Miracles are Everywhere

Giving something over to God is easier said than done. The bible calls us to lay down our cares at the Lord's feet and he will take them over. That's what he wants to do, to make our lives easier for us. He tells us in Matthew 11:28-30 - 28"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." He wants to be able to help us with our struggles, fears and burdens. To make our lives easier by allowing him to carry whatever it is that is weighing us down.

Money is an especially hard thing for most people to let go of. In our culture it's totally understandable that the mindset is all about "me". It's MY money, not God's. I'm in control of the money situation, He can't (or won't) possibly be able to help me and I don't want to let him. It's a daily struggle for most people, including Christians. It's hard for me to let that aspect of our life be controlled by God.

Since starting this process, I have been all-consumed by the money, $15,000 is A LOT OF MONEY! However, God has shown that if we are faithful and obedient, he will provide for our needs. I know I've talked a lot about that here, but it's just so true! And never has it been more evident than in the past two months.

Last Tuesday I walked into the house to find Russell sitting at the kitchen counter with an envelope in his hand. He was just staring at it, unable to open it. He handed it to me and I immediately knew what it was. I opened the letter and began to read it aloud. Tucked inside the letter was another envelope and before I could open it I saw the check. I dropped the envelope and started crying and shaking simultaneously - Russell had to open it. A generous soul, an anonymous being, has blessed us with $5,000 to put towards our fund.

The funny thing is that a few days prior I had been stressing out about money. I vacillate between knowing that God will provide (how can he NOT, look at everything he's done in such a short period of time?) and fruitlessly stressing about how WE are going to pay for this adoption! Now with only a little less than $5,000 to our goal (and over $10,000 raised in less than two months!) it seems foolish that I ever wavered, that I ever doubted God was going to provide.

Countless people have heard our story and every time someone makes a comment it usually involves them being totally blown over by what has happened. Even non-Christians have remarked about the "amazing luck" we've had. I hate to tell them, it's not luck, it's God. There is no other answer.

So thank you anonymous, from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for giving so generously so we can be a family. Your gift will always be remembered in our home, and God will see to it that you are rewarded for your selflessness on the day you meet him face-to-face(I know that isn't why you did this, but you will still be rewarded!). You will always hold a special place in our hearts.