Well life has been moving at a very fast clip these days, but I have to stop and just share a few blessings. Can I just say that I am so thankful for a Father in Heaven who is ever so mindful of each one of us and our needs and desires. As everyone has noticed, the stock markets have been horrible these past several months and financially we have taken a huge hit in the bank account. I have to say that I must share my testimony of paying tithing and knowing that the Lord will make the numbers all work out at the end. At the beginning of the month, we knew that we were going to be seriously lacking in the funds to cover the monthly budget. With the markets so bad, taking from savings would hurt horribly too... and then the blessings began to flow. We have affectionately starting calling it Bonus Monday.. or Tuesday.. or whatever day it is. Here's just a few of the many little things that have happen lately...
We received our Home Owners Association bill only to find out that somehow, over the past TWO YEARS ,we had overpaid our dues by $360.00!!! It had never shown up on our bill until now and they were happy to send us a refund! BONUS!!!
Our iron broke just 30 days before the one year warranty was up - called the company and they said to mail it to them and a NEW one would be sent to us. It arrived yesterday - BRAND NEW! BONUS!!!
Our digital thermometer broke last week while Reese was sick and it too was not that old... called the company - same story, send it back and we'll send you a new one! BONUS!!!
The Water Bill comes in the mail this week and Hmmm - over paid by $50 last month. Gotta love that bank auto-draft! BONUS!!!
Mark finds a gift card in his desk drawer for a local shoe store from long ago - I really, really needed a pair of shoes - They had a sale and with the sale and the gift card I bought two pairs and one was free! BONUS!!!
Mark had three people apply for insurance on his online site that he had NEVER talked to and they all got insurance - extra commissions - BOUNS!!!
He has had an amazing number of people call out of the phone book for Medicare Supplemental Insurance too.
The list could go on and on. I am SOOO thankful for these little miracles and blessings in our lives. At the end of the month, and only God knows how, the bank account was still in the green with just a few dollars to spare. Only through sacrifice do we grow - sometimes 10% off the top going to the Lord for tithing seems like it would be a hardship, but Oh how the Lord blesses us for doing what is right. How thankful I am that we have been SOO blessed - Mark still has clients, we have food, and a house over our head and we are healthy and happy!!!
4 comments:
I'm so glad you guys are doing ok. We've been wondering how the economy was affecting you. I love tithing and all the blessings that come from it too.
I too have seen similar blessings in my life - especially recently when we too have taken economic hits. It really strengthens me to know that Heavenly Father knows me personally and what I need - even if it seems small.
Wendy, It is so good to see your family. Sharley forwarded me your blog address. It is good to see you are all doing well. My blog is www.melinks.blogspot.com. We live in Gillette Wy now and I have two kids. Your family is so cute. It has grown since I have seen you last. How is everyone else in the family? sami thayne melinkovich
That is awesome! Dave and I have definitely felt those blessings, especially in the midst of our adoption when it seems the expenses will never end. It's just another reminder that everything we have comes from God and we owe all we have to Him.
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