2 years ago I wrote a post called “We Need a Miracle”. It was one on the most vulnerable posts I’ve ever had to write. We were living in the basement of my brother’s house driving an hour to get SJ to school and the money was about to run out. We knew we needed to move across state lines so that she could qualify for scholarships, which meant we had 3 months to find a job and a home starting from scratch with zero connections. We truly did need a miracle and we got one! We found an apartment crazy enough to accept the pay stubs from J’s temp job he was wrapping up and we lived off of savings for a few weeks while he tried to find work. While volunteering at SJ’s school he met a guy that gave him a job! We knew he still needed a “career” in the long run, so that is why he went back to school. All that happened 2 years ago and the Lord has provided for us this whole time.
Last year I wrote another post titled “We’re Not Moving” where I boasted about the sense of relief I felt by renewing the lease on apartment for another year. At that point we had just moved 3 times in less than 3 years, so I was thrilled to finally not be going anywhere.
However, this year is a different story. We gave the notice to the apartment management that we would NOT be renewing our lease. I am all for “Lots of Hope for the Little Home” and I don’t mind living in a small space at all, but I’ll spare you all the details and just say that we definitely need something more accommodating for a family of six. Trust me. We also need a van because after three kids I have learned that a baby doesn’t need much. However, we can not legally fit all 4 kids in our current vehicles so this is a non negotiable upgrade. As if that weren’t enough J needs a new job. He has to have a co-op for school, so something in the field of computer programming. Do you see how I might be just a tiny bit stressed? The baby is coming in 5 months and all we need is a car, a house, and a job. No big deal.
I say no big deal sarcastically, but it truly is not a big deal for God. You’ve probably heard the songs Oceans by Hillsong United. The line that says “You’ve never failed and you won’t start now” has been resonating deep within me. We find ourselves desperate for another miracle, but thankfully I serve a God of miracles. He is a mighty savior with infinite resources.
So here we go again. We need a house, a van, and a job. We need a miracle. Will join me in praying and believing for that?
Sending you lots of love and prayers Natalie. Trust he will provide. I’ve learned a lot this year with my Moms accident and my dearest friends cancer diagnosis. Things do work out but sometimes not quite as quickly as we like. Sending hugs!
Yes!! Thinking nothing but positive thoughts and feelings for you and your beautiful family. Everything will fall into place 🙂
Natalie, a few Bible study seasons ago, I heard Priscilla Shirer (author/teacher/speaker) speak about God going “way past way past.” The idea here is that we see a point up ahead of us–some miracle, some need, some goal, some hope–and ask God to go there, to take us there. But God instead sees a point miles beyond the point in our vision and says, “See that point way past the point you’re looking at? I’m going there. I’m taking you there.” Praying God will go way past way past for you and your family!
Thank you so much for this encouraging word. That really does mean a lot to me and I will hold on to it as I go through this journey!
As you know, we’ve been through similar times. I can definitely believe with you in prayer!
Found your blog through the Humbled Homemaker 🙂 Just wanted to say hang in there and keep the faith. We fo serve an awesome Father in deed and He will supply your every need and more as you continually walk in faith and obedience. We are expecting baby #5 in late September, just had baby #4 last March. Hubby works FT but is also in a graduate program ft. We live in a 3bd apt with our bunch. For a while when I was expecting #4 I felt like we needed more room, but God has shown me that we have plenty of space…especially in blessing us with another lil person so soon. Hubby and I know that trusting in the Father is the only way we can make it. Be blessed!
Thank you so much for this encouraging message Charity! It’s great to hear from somebody that has been through similar trial! Congratulations on baby number 5. I’ll still be pregnant when your little one arrives, but I’m right behind you (due November 24th). We’ve already had some tremendous breakthrough with a rental property and a job opportunity! If everything goes through I’ll make an announcement. I am already seeing the mighty hand of God at work, but my anxiety level is still through the roof right now, so I really appreciate your comment. Thank you.
Natalie…..My husband and I have raised 7 children…all grown up now. All on a “wing and a prayer”. ha! 🙂 There were many, many times I felt like if God did not appear and work a miracle, we would fall off the edge of our world. Guess what? He always showed up…and we never fell off. A number of times, we did not know where we were going to live or how we were going to eat. But God always provided! We have many stories of God’s miracles in our life! Now 6 of our children are married and 4 of them have families of their own, and 1 is finishing up college this next year. Three are in full time ministry. They all look to God for His miracles. I am praying for you and your family! I know that God is faithful and that He will be faithful to you. Psalm 118:5 “When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; and He brought me into a spacious place.”
Oh I just love hearing testimonies like this! Thank you so much for sharing. That really does give me hope. My husband is doing his third job interview on Thursday. I am trying hard to be patient and have faith!