Because He Said So, That's Why!

So often I stand in awe of God and the things he does for me.  I describe those moments as 'mindblowing' or 'unbelievable'.  I share with friends through a phonecall, or post a status on facebook, or just sit and contemplate it all.  How amazing God is.  But, I do it almost as if it is shocking or something.  Then, I remember...He said He would provide for me!  He said He would never forsake me!  Why am I so surprised that He would take care of all my needs?  Why do I find it mindblowing that He would care about the desires of my heart?  Why do I think it unbelievable that He is mindful of me?

Oh, I am weak and of so little faith!  But, His Word is a faithful reminder that He provides for me
BECAUSE HE SAID SO, THAT'S WHY! 

And, having that awe about God and His goodness isn't a bad thing at all.  It brings me to a point of humility that He would do for me, in abundance, even though my heart fails to always be mindful of Him.  It reminds me to not limit God.  That I should always be praying with an expectant heart!

"...abundantly above all that we ask or think"  Ephesians 3:20

I want to be very aware of His mighty power!  So, today I am praying and being mindful to pray without limiting Him!  Praying for healing!  Praying for provision!  Praying for His abounding joy in the midst of the storms!  And, I am also thanking Him for giving me many, many, many opportunites to share about His love and grace...I think I will take this opportunity now to share one of our latest praises:

Recently Tim received a promotion at work.  He is now a partner at his firm!  Praise God!  We have been praying for this position for about 2 years, and God faithfully provided in His perfect timing.  We did realize though, that the promotion would mean less money due to having to start filing our taxes as self employed.  We prayed about it and both were very aware that God wouldn't have given Tim this position if He wasn't going to provide.  We prayed that God would open the door with Tim's employers to raise his pay to take care of those extra monetary needs.  Just before he went in to speak with his employer, Tim called and asked us to pray.  We did as a family, praying that God would make it so that Tim wouldn't even need to ask for that raise, and wouldn't  you know that is exactly what happened?  Tim said he barely got 2 words out, before his employer said to just let him know what it was he needed and they would take care of it. 

So, as I type this I am back to that feeling of wonderment and my mind being blown!!  I am incredibly humbled by His constant provision for our family!  I am so grateful to serve a God that keeps His Word.