Well the kids are happy

We are visiting Art's parents in Melbourne. The boys will spend the majority of our time away with them and boy are they happy about that. As Art and I made the drive over yesterday we had some time to really discuss and reflect on the message taught by Pastor Frank. How sovereign our Father is when the message you hear meets you right where you are. At times when we have discussed finances we have looked for a way for us to rectify a situation or how we can save for a rainy day. Again with the man centered mantality of how we provide for us because no one else does. When a raise or bonus has come through we are all quick to think it was what was due to us. But in reality we should fall to our knees praising Him for the blessings He is providing. Art and I were in awe of His provisions today more than ever. When Art left for Kosovo last year he took small gifts for the children he would be teaching during his stay. They were not glamorous gifts but just a token. Things financially were easier last year because it was just him traveling. This year we knew we wanted to provided the same tokens but weren't sure if we would be able. Again with the man centered mantality that we had to find the funds. We went shopping with our children and family to see what we could find. In friendly chit chat between my mother-in-law and a sweet woman she encountered in the store discussing the trip her son and daugter-in-law where about to make decided that they wanted to provide those gifts. Two women that had never met nor spoken before today would be the ones our Father had appointed to provide those gifts. It humbles us to be reminded that we are not called to find a way but to accept His way. When we give we should give with abundance and joy for the glory of our Father for its not ours to keep. Holding with a open hand for the Lord to give or pass on to others in the glory of His name.

IHG
Melodye