I’m not sharing this to put personal information OUT there, but to encourage others!
Our God CARES about our needs and He MEETS them.
As many of you know, I have been on quite a ride with my parents this summer. My Mom is especially failing and my level of responsibility for them has increased in a major way.
I am their financial power of attorney so it is up to me to juggle their funds and figure out how to meet their financial needs. (God truly has a sense of humor. Anyone who knows me would laugh at His choice for this job.)
I have had a $4000 bill that has been siting on my counter for a couple of weeks. I didn’t know how to pay for it and I didn’t want to borrow money to do it. I have not shared ANYTHING about this bill with anyone (maybe my siblings — I don’t remember).
Yesterday out of the blue my friend Barbara (I love you Barbara) sent me this text: Prayer works: George Mueller who lived in the 1800’s was a great man of prayer. He literally housed and fed thousands of orphans and never asked anyone for a dime. He prayed it all in. Don’t give up today. God is listening and will move in your situation Lk 18:1 – Pastor Creech.
Since Barbara didn’t say “Hey Beth” or give any type of introduction — I asked her if she meant to send it to me. She responded that the Holy Spirit had told her to copy me on it. So there you go.
I said, “Ok Father. I ask that You significantly decrease that $4000 bill or completely forgive the debt all together in Jesus’ Name.”
After calling the billing department for several weeks, the lady FINALLY called me late yesterday afternoon. Guess what she said to me?!?!?!?!
THE BILL HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASED TO $1,350!
She used the exact wording I prayed to God! She even said that it may go down more. I am trusting that it is all in God’s caring hands.
I believe we are coming into a time in history where we must hear from Him. When He says turn left, we need to obey quickly. Though the earthly economy seems shaken, we serve a God who owns EVERYTHING.
His economy WILL NOT be shaken.
I am linking with Amy at Sign, Miracles, and Wonders to share this song: CAME TO MY RESCUE by Hillsong. We sing this at our church and I thought it was fitting with this post.
God bless you all! Happy Saturday!
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Ever since my youngest son was born we have been unable to make our monthly mortgage payments. Yet God has kept us in our house with money coming in at His perfect timing for 4 years. Last night my husband and I were discussing how we may be on our last save, when God opened yet another door. I keep telling myself that if God wants us to downgrade our living, that’s ok. But the Jeremiah 29:11 keeps popping up in my head, and then I’m reminded of our ultimate goal, and I can see how God is helping us get there. Most people think I’m crazy, so I love to see how God has blessed others financially. God can do anything, with anything!
Amen! He owns it all. It is NOTHING for God. Praising Him for continuing to make a way for you and your family! Bless you!!!!
praise, praise, praise! thank you for sharing your testimony here! i know i need to trust Him more with my finances (and pray first, freak out second when those big bills come… i usually get it backwards), and your story has encouraged me to do just that.
I’m so glad my story encouraged you! To God be the glory!
That is a great story.. and God is working for you..I remember when my parents passed,,and I was power of attorney for them.. I paid their past bills the best I could but then when the funds were gone, and the bill collectors kept calling, I tried to explain to them that they were gone..even mailed a death cert. to them but then when they wouldnt stop, I gave them my parents new address.. (the cemetary)… keep praying.. God will keep helping..
Wow, that is horrible. (Smart idea about giving the new address.) Bless you!
Hi, I just followed you on twitter – that “nonsensence” tweet was from my cat – Laska the love Kitty. So I went to the video, then came here to see your blog – funny how we find blogs of the spirit, written by God’s children, in the most indirect of ways. Anyway – I’ve read most of the blogs on your sidebar – and I hearted your post – I still find it so hard to pray to God about finances – but I heart that you did – and what happened. So thank you for the video that brought me here. God bless and keep you and each and every single one of yours.
Oh how funny. Nice to meet you Craig. I appreciate you coming by. I pray you’ll visit often! God bless you!
Thanks for sharing your answered prayer with us. God is amazing. I prayed for your parents, and for wisdom and strength for you during this difficult season.
I think we “want” to believe that God will provide…but we don’t have the “faith” that requires it! And He tells us He will provide all our needs!!
Oh ye of little faith….. (I’m in that group, I feel!)
~Beth~
This is an encouraging post. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful praise report.
Beth, once again, God led me to one of your posts!Especially when they dont show up in my readers list anymore. This is very encouraging. He is definitely letting me know that he is listening to me!