When I was in South Africa in August my sister told me of a dream that one of her friends had. The dream included a young man who had been doing the Lord’s work getting $30,000 of his student loans completely erased. After my sister had shared a few of the prayer requests I had, she told my sister she was certain it was me. Honestly, I didn’t know how to react, but I was definitely excited about the idea and I tucked it away in the back of my mind.
You see, my student loans have been the biggest hindrance of my work and faith the past 17 months. I believe He still wanted me to continue the journey in faith that He would provide everything I needed. So I continued with many unanswered questions about my loans. There aren’t many things in life that make me feel anxious, but thinking about my loans and the amount I still owe gives me that feeling very quickly! And I have to fight that feeling each month when my payment is due.
After my sister had shared her friends dream, I went on to pay my monthly bill for my federal student loans and this is what I saw:
Paid in full?!?! Principal Balance: $0! I was confused and curious all at the same time. Many questions swirled around in my mind: When did this happen? How much was paid off? Is this right? I was staring at a lot of zeros where a lot of other numbers should have been. I’ll take it. But I want to know what happened. So I reached out to the federal loan provider and asked my questions. But I got no response. Even now, months later, I have no answers.
As I pondered this, I realized, that’s the reality I live in. The good news is that my life debt-all the crap I’ve done, the people I’ve hurt, the sins I’ve committed, and all the times I’ve fallen short-is paid in full! My principal balance is $0! Nothing I can do will change that number! That’s the reality I live in! As confusing and curious as it is, it’s real! I’m free!
Why shouldn’t that same freedom extend into my loans? He will always provide where He promises. The full amount of my federal loans wasn’t $30,000 and I still have a good amount of private loans to pay off. But the rest of the $30,000 is on the way! I don’t know how He plans to do it, but I’m ready.
He promised He will provide for this new season of squad leading as well. I know and trust His plan is already in action. The money is going to be there. I still need about $3,000 in a few days. But I’m not worried. He prompted me to only ask Him for the money this time around. So I’m not asking for money, but I would definitely appreciate prayers as you follow His lead. And I hope this story of His provision strengthens your faith and trust in Him. Cheers!
