taking time to study with a friend
I wrote on Facebook today that God provides for all our needs... and mistakes. There have been a couple costly mistakes I've made recently.. BUT I've seen some cool things happen in the midst of it!
First, I broke our fridge by trying to defrost it quickly and I was told I had to buy a new one. But then I got a free one!
And then tonight as I was driving home I accidentally ran a red light cuz I was paying more attention to the traffic thinking it was a yield sign. I got a ticket. But then the next thing I knew, I was told it would paid for!
The funny thing about getting a ticket is that in the moment I think that the cop will automatically know my heart behind my mistake and just tell me to learn from it, not fine me. 'Of course I didn't mean to run a red light, and don't you know that I'd never need to take a breathalizer!' were my thoughts tonight. But no, mistakes have consequences that need to be dealt with.
I can't explain over the past few weeks how I've seen incredible provision for these things and more!
I know God called me to do this school, and as I've stepped out in faith, He's met me with His faithfulness. The thing is, trusting Him for finances is so much more than just seeing the money come in. Through this season (and the ones to come as I keep trusting Him for finances) I learned why living by faith is so amazing. Let me explain it to you:
1. It increases my faith. I found an interesting statement: 'The ABS's of Faith = Acting on a Belief that I have become Confident in.' Its about the action steps because I'm confident that this is what I'm supposed to be doing. When you really know what you're fighting for, it makes it easier to get to the goal.
So, not only have I been asking others in steps of obedience but also have been doing a huge amount of sausage sizzles (each making between $700-$1000, we split this as a school), we'll be doing car washes, a bike-a-thon, personally I'm putting my skills into action by doing paintings for people, I took up a small job of being a portrait model, and I'm thinking of doing some sort of art classes for the community. I do whatever I can do on my part to see this come in, its a lot of work, but its necessary, and therefore its not all on you my supporters!
First, I broke our fridge by trying to defrost it quickly and I was told I had to buy a new one. But then I got a free one!
And then tonight as I was driving home I accidentally ran a red light cuz I was paying more attention to the traffic thinking it was a yield sign. I got a ticket. But then the next thing I knew, I was told it would paid for!
The funny thing about getting a ticket is that in the moment I think that the cop will automatically know my heart behind my mistake and just tell me to learn from it, not fine me. 'Of course I didn't mean to run a red light, and don't you know that I'd never need to take a breathalizer!' were my thoughts tonight. But no, mistakes have consequences that need to be dealt with.
I can't explain over the past few weeks how I've seen incredible provision for these things and more!
I know God called me to do this school, and as I've stepped out in faith, He's met me with His faithfulness. The thing is, trusting Him for finances is so much more than just seeing the money come in. Through this season (and the ones to come as I keep trusting Him for finances) I learned why living by faith is so amazing. Let me explain it to you:
1. It increases my faith. I found an interesting statement: 'The ABS's of Faith = Acting on a Belief that I have become Confident in.' Its about the action steps because I'm confident that this is what I'm supposed to be doing. When you really know what you're fighting for, it makes it easier to get to the goal.
So, not only have I been asking others in steps of obedience but also have been doing a huge amount of sausage sizzles (each making between $700-$1000, we split this as a school), we'll be doing car washes, a bike-a-thon, personally I'm putting my skills into action by doing paintings for people, I took up a small job of being a portrait model, and I'm thinking of doing some sort of art classes for the community. I do whatever I can do on my part to see this come in, its a lot of work, but its necessary, and therefore its not all on you my supporters!
2. It brings understanding. I get to hear Gods voice more my call and it also brings more understanding to you on what I do. Thank you to those who have asked questions for more understanding, I've never had so many questions asked before! I love it!! Please keep asking! Please!
3. It's brought a greater connectedness with many people again. Thank you for letting me know how I can be praying for you in your needs as well.
4. It's brought me closer to the Lord. I see Him much more clearly and intimately through this. He is good and He wants me to know His goodness more and more each day.
5. It's brought a lot of JOY!! I can't wait to tell Sven about this incredible provision! This weekend I thought about how impossible it seemed to see this money come in, but my faith grew and so did my joy and now what I needed is all in!
There will be 2 more phases of seeing this great provision come in including outreach and the next lecture phase. I'm excited for the many more points I will learn about living by faith!
Thanks and lots of love,
Andrea (still not much news of Sven except that they've made it back from trekking and are enjoying showers and beds again! Gotta love the Frontline adventure!)