I will begin by giving you all the finale to the soldier story. If you are unfamiliar with how this all began, go back and read my posts "Saying 'Thank You' to a Soldier this Christmas..." and "Unabashed tears on my driveway...". That brings you up to date. We truly prayed and sought God's guidance on how to best bless this family. One night in my sleep it hit me! I told my family, "I know what we are going to do! We are making a wreath out of gift cards to as many places as we can possibly afford." They loved the idea... time to start saving!
Surprise!! The next week, October 21st to be exact, Jason was laid off from his job. Our natural reaction was panic, but we trust that God is our source and knew he was in control. We actually got excited about it, because we knew God was up to something. The incredible news is that Jason was only out of work for 2 weeks. In that 2 weeks he had 13 interviews and 6 offers from companies. God overwhelmed him with favor, affirmation and encouragement. He came out of that situation a stronger man, with a better job!! Psalm 90:17 (AMP) "Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And confirm for us the work of our hands; Yes, confirm the work of our hands."
October 29th I began an intense medical journey that has yet to resolve. It is much too involved to add to this post, but I know it is just another attack... I also know it is contrary to the prophetic promises and calling on my life that have yet to be fulfilled! He will have the Glory!! Luke 1:37 (AMP) "For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment."
Back to the soldier story. Even with everything that has been happening the past few months, we still knew it was in God's heart to bless Mike(the soldier) and his family. God provided a way for us to save a good sum, plus he placed it on the heart of another family to anonymously give towards this gift. Two days before Christmas we prayed over the wreath and then went to deliver it. Mike and his family were so overwhelmed by the gift. They accepted it with such grace and were so very thankful. They were truly blessed. (Yes, I cried like a baby... what's new?) The humbling thing about all of this was recognizing we were truly just the willing vessels God was using to touch this family. It didn't matter what was going on in our lives, how the enemy attacked us, what distractions were thrown at us. God chose us, we said "yes", HE provided the means.
