As many of you know, I had a garage sale this past weekend. I had an incredible amount of items donated to me, and was overwhelmed with the generosity I experienced through that. Earlier in the week I noticed that there was an 80% chance of rain on Saturday, which is the big day for garage sales and I was freaking out. I decided that there was nothing I could do about it, so I prayed. I asked God to please take the rain away. I continued to pray for that all week. When Friday night arrived, I checked the forecast to see that there was still an 80% chance of rain. I almost lost hope, I’m not going to lie. However, I prayed anyway and asked God to take the rain away.
The next morning I checked the forecast and it had dropped to a 40% chance of rain. I was so happy! We opened the doors at 9am, and had people coming in to shop. At around 9:30/10:00, it started to sprinkle and then it started coming down a little harder. We hurried to get everything brought inside, and to cover all of the clothes and I was starting to get really upset. By the time everything was brought in, the rain stopped. A little while later the sun came out. What a blessing.
The moment I started doubting God, He brought me my sunshine and reminded me to never lose hope. I was instantly brought back to a verse I have loved for quite some time. “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in it’s rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.” Malachi 4:2 I love this verse because I have such a beautiful image of what it looks like in my head when I read it. And that moment when God shut off the rain, and allowed the sun to shine, just brought that image to life. He will be like the healing warmth of the sun to those who love and obey Him.
I have been having a hard time reading my Bible lately. I have been so busy with my clinicals and with trying to get everything organized, by the end of the day I am exhausted. But God continually provides, and reminds me of how powerful my prayers can be, and how even more powerful He is. I’m so blown away by His goodness and the love that He shows me daily, even when I’m too “busy” to see it.
I’m so grateful for all of the donations for the garage sale. Thank you so much to those that either donated items, or helped in any way to make this possible. We made over a thousand dollars that will go toward my World Race fund! Thank you so much. And also to those that have either bought bracelets, puzzle pieces, t shirts, have donated money, and/or have been praying: from the bottom of my heart, thank you! You are all making this incredible calling possible, and Lord willing I will be leaving in January because of all of you! Thank you for loving me and supporting me through all of this. Thank you for believing in me and being a part of this. I cant begin to tell you how much it means to me. Your love has melted my heart over and over again.
I love you all so much.
Thank you for being my warriors.
Peace and love to you,
Keel
