Jehovah Jireh

It's quite mind-blowing to believe I will be leaving 2 short months from now. As time is rolling near, I have been so humbled by people's willing to give financially to this opportunity. You all have been truly amazing and an answer to prayer. As the letter says, every little bit helps and you all have been so, so, SO generous, words can never portray how deeply I appreciate your kindness. I received an envelope at church with a dollar and some change in it and a note that said "a little girl on Sunday donated this for the trip around the world"

I remember being a little girl and holding on to every dollar so tightly so I could buy some candy that didn't have to be pre-approved by mother… (and thus being traded for an apple). I mean this only to say that that dollar and some change from a little girl whom I've never met means a whole lot to me. That I and this trip was worth giving up that candy (or apple), that she and all of you have confidence not in me but in what God can do through me. And for that reason, I am humbled.

 

Let me share with you the many answers to prayer:
**I was blessed with a job that allowed me to save enough money to cover my mountainous loans while I am away as to not fall behind, as well as the many other expenses that seem to add up even when I'm not here…  
**As of right now, God has provided through you all, almost $12,000 which means I have just 3,500 left. That is pretty amazing actually 🙂
**Not only do I have prayer warriors around the globe, but God has brought together a team from Lighthouse church in Twin Falls to pray and fundraise on my behalf while I am gone. Thank you Pam Fadness for putting that together and being such a great support with all this.

I will leave you all with a set of verses from one of my favorite books: Phillipians. So many wonderful promises in this book:

Phil 4:10-20: I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. And you Phillipians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus that gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.  

Jehovah Jireh means God our provider. He has provided, He has been faithful, He will continue to be faithful. We serve and are loved by an amazing God.