How often did you go without? Without the extras, the insignificant yet pertinent accouterments
which made your own life better, a little easier somehow?
Tenacious budgeting kept you focused, defining need from desire - sustaining simple basic needs.
How often did you forego so your kids could enjoy the last brownie, scoop of ice cream, or the last little bit of whatever you were hoping to save for yourself?
Did they ever wonder from where the ‘extra’ came from for field trips, prescription medicine; the unexpected needs which popped up each and every month?
Needs met by a caring parent without sharing details of unpaid medical bills, schoolbooks, tuition, or the need for new shoes; always shoes.
How often did you need encouragement as a parent, juggling two jobs, a small home, and kids who needed your time and attention?
From where did you draw your strength and grit? What source fed, blanketed, and nurtured your spirit? What breadcrumbs - the random acts of kindness, dotted your life, keeping you on track?
Could it be it was hidden? Could it be that “secret place” spoken of in His word where manna is gathered and gifted to the weary soul? Where hope envelops the spirit like woolen socks on a blistery cold day?
How often did you seemingly 'do life' – without the Father noticing your plight?
Not often. Never in fact. I know this because His word is true.
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father? But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not, therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Matthew 6:29-31 KJV
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered Fear not therefore; ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Luke 12:6-7 KJV
He knows the number of hairs on your head and knows your needs before you even come to Him. Yet coming to him and asking, is what He wants most from you.
For it is His pleasure to meet your needs. Luke 12:32 KJV
Friend, if you’re struggling in life and would like encouragement regarding provision, take hope in the scriptures. Read them, study them, and trust God to work out your needs.
He loves you more than you can possibly know - and always has your '6.'
You can take that to the bank because . . .
