He Provides!

Charlie and I have been a little overwhelmed over the past several months with our financial situation. Since December of 2005, Micah has seen lots of different specialists, had several tests done and surgery. This along with a couple of other debts has left us scraping by at the end of each month. When we first found out about our financial situation, we brought our situation before the Lord and prayed that he would ease our minds about this and provide in way that only He could. We then did all the necessary things to cut back in most every area as well as sell a couple of big items. I also applied for the position at our church as the summer intern for the children's ministry to make extra money for the summer. If all of this took place and nothing else big happened, then we would be debt free by the end of the year. This is something that we have strived for for quite some time now, but with Micah's recent expenses it has not been possible.

Just this week we have sat on our couch together and had another prayer, but this time it was a prayer of thanks. We our now debt free!!!! It is a wonderful feeling and it happened months sooner then we thought. We know that this was the Lord providing through many different ways. He used people and items that we had to sell. The Lord allows everything to happen for a reason. When we are traveling through the valleys, we don't usually understand why. Looking back on things (finances, Micah's situation, etc.) and still perservering through some, I can say that the Lord was wanting me to have a stronger trust and put my faith in Him alone. As parents, I think that some times we want to try and have the answer for everything and think that we can do it all ourselves. I know now that I can't and never will be able to again. I need the Lord now more then ever before. I need to be on my knees praying for my husband, my son and for the Lord's blessings on our family.