Nothing is too hard for God! Thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. Thank You for providing everything we need in all circumstances!
When will I ever stop worrying? God is in control and He is so faithful.
Yesterday, I saw His faithfulness when a precious friend who is battling cancer was able to come back to church after being home bound for a while. I heard of another woman who had rebounded after a very difficult knee replacement surgery - This woman needs to know that God hears prayers. Well, God brought her healing so quickly that the doctors told her she had recovered quicker than they had ever anticipated!
I've witnessed so many other answers to prayer. Praise God who is our great Provider, Protector, Healer, Comforter... He is our everything. No mountain too high that we cannot climb over with Him by our side.
Today, I received this email from Oscar and Emma. God is so good. Lost Orphans received over $3000 from you all. The wire was sent to Oscar on the 2nd. You can see Oscar hit the road running. He has purchased the beds, mattresses and bedding. He has gotten Timoland enrolled in a computer class. He's paid tuition for the kids. All because God touched hearts for this ministry, and those hearts responded in love. This is the body of Christ and how it works. We carry each other's burdens. We come along side when a brother or sister is in need. Thank you all so very much. As Paul said in Philippians 4:20 - "Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen."
Philippians 4:15-19
You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; 16 for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. 17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. 18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
http://youtu.be/7fwI4qbLpxE - Just Another Mountain - Jamie Slocum
This is the email from Oscar. I converted the money he received so you could see what God has done:
I'll forward photos as soon as Oscar sends them. I can't wait to see the kids enjoying their new beds!
Thank you all so much!
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Praise God Mom,
We serve a living and a very faithfully Father and Glory be to Him.
We received Kshs,280,000 ($3203.66 USD)/= in my account last week on Thursday and we were able to withdraw Kshs,278,000/=. ($3180.78 USD)
It is amazing and all our kids are happy to see new mattresses ,blankets ,bed sheets ,towels.
We have bought mattresses,blankets,bedsheets,towels and paid school fees for Phocus ,primary children and also paid money for Timolands computer classes.
Timoland is so excited and he is so grateful for the items bought and also being able to attend the computer classes.
We have paid for the beds and we are going to get them ready by Thursday this week and am planing to take photos of the items and our kids over the weekends.
This is how we have spend the money ,
1.Phocus school fees--------------------------------Kshs.20,200/=
2.Primary kids tuition money and other school needs-Kshs.19,300/=
3.Timoland's computer classes-----------------------Kshs.15,000/=
Bought the following.
1.paid for 8 double decker beds-10.500/=@= Kshs.84,000/=
2.Bought 13 mattresses --6500/=@= Kshs.84,500/=
3.Bought 16 pairs of bed sheets-1350@ Kshs.21,600/=
4.Bought 14 pieces of towels----700/=@ Kshs.9,800/=
5.Bought 16 pieces of blankets--1035/=@ Kshs.16,560/=
6.Transportation for the items bought Kshs.4000/=
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Kshs.274,000/=
Balances
Kshs 4,040 ---------Out of this we are going to pay Kshs.4000/= on Thursday for the transportation of beds from Kisumu town to our centre
We are happy and you will all have to see the photos of the beddings with all our kids on Sunday.
Be blessed ,We serve a wonderful God !
We say thank you to LOI and all our friends who contributed towards our bedding need.
Son,
Oscar
Father, we praise Your holy Name and pour out our gratitude for Your faithfulness in all things. Father, thank You for allowing us to be part of this ministry to orphans. It seems overwhelming when we think about taking on the needs of these children long term, but that's because we forget who actually is providing for all their needs. Thank You, Father. You are our Jehovah Jireh - our Provider. And we give You all our praise and worship. Father help us to continue to remember those around us who are struggling underneath a heavy load. Soften our hearts to Your children. Use us, Lord, as Your hands and feet. Forgive us when we fail to respond. In the precious Name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
