God the Providor

So I've really been learning about the greatness of God and how He LOVES to provide for His children. Recently I was at a mission conference and I heard a pastor speak on Philippians 4:19  - "But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." This verse totally rocked me when I realized what it meant. We do not have to worry about where our food or shelter will come from, because God will supply according to HIS riches! God owns EVERYTHING so He has a limitless supply!! It doesn't matter how hard of a time or how big the need, God can supply.

I have learned this all throughout my college career, on several different occasions. I have scholarships to go to school that help me pay for housing and food, but I have to wait a few weeks into the school year to receive the money. Every time it gets to that point, I'm usually running pretty low on cash. And every time I have been at the point of no money, He provides. This summer I ran out of money while I was about 3 hours away from home. He provided baby-sitting jobs for me to get money. And then this past week I was very much out of money and have yet to pay my power bill (which is due tomorrow). God reminded me of some books that I have to sell back to the used book store. I was told that I would probably only get $20 at the best for them, but I claimed $30 and asked God for it, since that is how much I need. I went to the bookstore, they rang up my books, and said "I have $30 for these. Is that all right?" God provides.

Also: I've learned to see God's provision in things that look horrible. About 2 weeks ago I was on the way to South Carolina with my dad and I was almost in tears because of how sick I was of being in cars. In the past 4 days I had literally driven 20 places. I was pretty sick of cars. Just as I was saying "God, if I could not drive for the next month that would be ok with me," my engine blew up. So ... I am carless for now. And that is OK by me! He showed me that I need to relax and trust Him. And I have managed to get everywhere that I need to go without a problem!! God loves to provide!!