Trusting in His Provision!

"And God is able to make all grace about to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work."       ~ 2 Corinthians 9:8

"His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,"    ~ 2 Peter 1:3

"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."    ~ Matthew 6:33

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."     ~ Philippians 4:6

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."    ~ Philippians 4:19

"He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?"                          ~ Romans 8:32

"Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all."    ~ Matthew 6:31-32

"For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly."     ~ Psalm 84:11

"Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin,"      ~ Matthew 6:28

As I continue to raise support, it helps to meditate on verses that share God's promises about providing for his children. God knows my every need and has the resources to provide for those needs. He wants me to give my cares and worries to him whether they are physical, spiritual and/or emotional cares. As I keep my focus on God (hard to do at times!), he will move me to be in the place he desires for me. I want to be talking constantly with him and listening for him to speak to me. This I find hard to do and desire to grow in this area. When I am giving my worries over to him, my heart feels more freedom and I don't feel bogged down by anxiety. Yet, it can be so easy to get caught up in cares, mull over them in my mind and forget to give them to the One who will handle those cares so much better than me! God loves me so much! If he even cares for those gorgeous lilies and the little sparrows, how much more does he love me! 

This can be hard to comprehend at times. I cling to the truth that he is walking with me through the support raising process and will provide. I am currently at 81% and trusting that he will move hearts and open doors. Will you be praying that God will bring connections and contacts my way that are interested in hearing about my ministry at Black Forest Academy? I am reaching out to local businesses and people I don't already know to see if there is an open door or two or three...He has made it clear in so many little and big ways his plan for me to continue teaching at Black Forest Academy! I am so grateful for his provision up to this point and as I continue to serve missionary students at BFA!