JEHOVAH JIREH

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? - Matthew 6:26

As a mom, some weeks can seem so mundane and then other weeks the Lord will teach me many lessons all at once.  This past week was the latter. It started as my husband's old car was "going" and we began praying for a new one. Simultaneously,  my parents were looking for a new car, and getting rid of their old truck.  And in comes... the blessing of God. We got their old truck just at the right time.

Jehovah Jireh, God my provider, had the timing align so perfect that as we were in need HE had someone else step up to meet it. Sometimes we are afraid to ask the Lord for things because we think it is such a huge request. But I want to tell you to step out, ask, watch and be blown away at how the Lord supernaturally provides for you.

It was five years ago I became a stay-at-home mom. It was definitely a challenge to go from two incomes to one, but it has been the most amazing time of our lives. We have seen miracles. Yep. Each time we pray and He meets the need, I am reminded that HE still does miracles today. 

SO what is your "miracle"? What is that thing you are in need of? 

Have you prayed about it? Have you laid it at His feet and trusted in His wisdom?

The Lord is not a geenie, but He is a father that loves you and wants to help you along in this journey of life. There have been times I have prayed and had to wait or it hasn't been the right time. Then there have been times the answer is no, but that is where trust comes in. I must believe HE knows best and can see what is up ahead when my vision is limited to today.   

"for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things."
 - Psalm 107:9

Pray. Trust. Believe. Ask. Knock. Praise Him for the NOW. Seek Him for the future.

Jehovah Jireh... My Perfect Provider

Ray Boast, a man my husband used to work with, gave me some wise counsel a ways back when our first born was just a baby. He said to journal. Something so simple with benefits unmeasurable. He shared that as time goes on you will forget the cute, sweet, sincere things they do & say, missing the opportunity to reminisce later. I want to journal more. I want to have lots of memories written down to share with them as they grow up. 

Life is like that. If we don't write things down we will forget. I LOVE "Post Its" for that exact reason! I have a terrible memory. So I have started a "journal" ,of sorts, next to my bed that I have started to put things into. It is titled, "Blessings" and depicts memoirs from times the Lord has provided miraculously for our family. I am attempting to put some sort of remembrance as we encounter those times for later encouragement. Yeah I know myself and there will be a day I need to be reminded of HIS goodness and provision.

My husband and I decided early on in our courtship that I would stay home when we were ready to have kids. Saying that and doing that are two totally different things. It has been an exciting, bumpy and joyous ride. We have been on this journey for the past four years and boy has it been adventurous to say the least. I have shared with many the amazing and awesome things Jesus has done in our lives because we were limited to one income. It has caused us to trust more in Him and less on on our own strength. It has reminded us that HE owns the cattle on a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10) and that nothing is impossible for God (Luke 1:27). I have been on my face in prayer more in the last four years than ever before....all because I was stripped of what I found my comfort and security in.  I can honestly say that I have seen the hand of God move miraculously on our behalf in giving us our needs....not wants...but needs.

“I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? -Jeremiah 32:27

The Lord longs for that intimate relationship with us. Sometimes there are things that must be stripped away in order for that to be accomplished. I am so thankful for this season in my life as I get to share with my kids HIS goodness and provision in our life and be grateful for the little things that used to go un-thanked in my life. Sometimes I really miss those indulgences I used to enjoy but its all worth it for the journal entries and pictures I have that later I will share with my grandchildren. Rejoice in where HE has you right now. Yep this verse is so true and I need to "post it" up somewhere to daily remind myself that He is all I need to be content.


I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. - Philippians 4:11-13

It was about a year ago that my husband and I were traveling to Jacksonville to see family. Both our cars had issues and were very old. We had borrowed a car from a couple in ministry who we knew, very briefly, through our church. We were so blessed and had no idea that a few months later the Lord would tug on their heart to give us that same car. It was a 2007 PT Cruiser. They also paid for our insurance for 6 months!!!! We were so in awe and at the same time rejoicing in His perfect provision. I have told that story so many times and it is a constant reminder that HE hears, HE cares, HE owns it all,  and HE longs to provide for HIS children!
 

I wanted to end this blog post with that amazing story of God's provision in my life. It shows that HE is into the small details of our life and pays close attention to the prayer requests we lift up. That is something I get to journal about and tell our grandkids later. 

So what is it for you? What is the thing you are hoping HE provides for you? Finances, wisdom, peace or patience? Pray and watch Him work! Remember to take time each day to jot down, journal somewhere of how HE has provided for you and allow that to be a memory you come back to in times of drought....HE longs to refresh you!