HOMESTEADING * HOME
I started getting a bit down about my husband Brian not finding full time work. The bills started piling up and life was just hectic, with constantly worrying about when the next job would come. I wanted the kiddos to be able to play all the sports they wanted and to do all the things they enjoyed, but when you don’t have much work - it turns out you just can’t pay and do all the things!
I started reflecting back on the year; however, and realized that God has provided all the things plus some! And a house! He knows and loves us and wants the best for us. He knows what we need and what we want. He knows that we love to travel and Brian’s past job allowed us to do that times ten! God does give us the desires of our hearts. But He also knows what and when to allow those desires to be fulfilled.
One day I was praying that we could travel a bit more (soon, if possible) but I knew right now just didn’t make sense. We have the house and bills to pay for. A consistent amount of gigs for Brian were coming in, but just we are barely keeping our heads up.
Then one day, completely out of the blue, a friend texted Brian and said,
“Give me a call. I have a travel offer that you can’t refuse.”
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What the heck does that mean?
We had no idea and actually didn’t get to hear back from him until the next day. We then found out that this friend wanted to take our family to Costa Rica for their son’s birthday. And pay for it all! I’m still in shock, as this has definitely been on my list of places I wanted to visit. But how?
I know God will provide for all our needs and wants to give us the desires of heart at the right moment. This surprise was completely unexpected and out of the blue, and I am beyond grateful for this blessing, as I know we deserve nothing!
“And my God shall supply all your need according to
His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19 NKJV