My roommate has been teaching one of our Finnish friends a new english phrase every few days. The phrase the other day was "the bomb" and when talking about pancakes he said "Pancake is a bomb!"
So the other day, the Lord really surprised me (as per usual). I've been praying for financial provision pretty much since I knew I was coming to Hillsong, but things are already tighter than I expected. There's been a lot of free dinners which has been a blessing to all of us students, but those have become further between. My bank account was set up here with just above the minimum amount needed ($50), but I have yet to pay rent for the past 2 weeks and transferring money from my BB&T account is proving difficult.
I say all of that to say that things were getting very stretched and I was down to $1.75 left. One day during intensives last week I opened my folder and found money enclosed in a note speaking kind and encouraging words into my life.
What a surprise! I couldn't and still can't believe it really happened. I am humbled by the kindness of the community I now get to call my church family. While things are still tight, I know to be trusting the Lord. He brought me here completely aware of how much college and Sydney costs; He's not surprised.
He will keep me here as long as it takes.
I need not worry.
Small side story: we have wifi in the flat!!! VICTORY!! And I went to New Castle on Saturday with some friends. The beaches were beautiful, of course. It was just a wonderful day.
I see the beaches and coastlines here as breathtaking and it blows my mind that God, Creator of everything, views me in the same way.
Christ is truly gracious.
So the other day, the Lord really surprised me (as per usual). I've been praying for financial provision pretty much since I knew I was coming to Hillsong, but things are already tighter than I expected. There's been a lot of free dinners which has been a blessing to all of us students, but those have become further between. My bank account was set up here with just above the minimum amount needed ($50), but I have yet to pay rent for the past 2 weeks and transferring money from my BB&T account is proving difficult.
I say all of that to say that things were getting very stretched and I was down to $1.75 left. One day during intensives last week I opened my folder and found money enclosed in a note speaking kind and encouraging words into my life.
What a surprise! I couldn't and still can't believe it really happened. I am humbled by the kindness of the community I now get to call my church family. While things are still tight, I know to be trusting the Lord. He brought me here completely aware of how much college and Sydney costs; He's not surprised.
He will keep me here as long as it takes.
I need not worry.
Small side story: we have wifi in the flat!!! VICTORY!! And I went to New Castle on Saturday with some friends. The beaches were beautiful, of course. It was just a wonderful day.
I see the beaches and coastlines here as breathtaking and it blows my mind that God, Creator of everything, views me in the same way.
Christ is truly gracious.
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My life right now. Seriously. I am beyond words.
Today's happenings: "found" more money in my book bag (I have no idea how this keeps happening or who keeps doing it, but I am seriously humbled and grateful to whomever you are).
And I GOT A JOB!!!!!!!!!!!
It is unbelievable to me, and that's probably why the Lord keeps surprising me like this. The owner of the cafe offered me two days a week/5 hours a day. Literally perfect. As a friend of mine would say, I was praying for rain but not carrying my umbrella. I trust God to provide and keep me, but I set such limitations.
My God is not limited. Not now. Not ever.
And he doesn't have limitations for me.
When the Holy Spirit lives in you, you have a supernatural power to...do everything.
That power lives in me; time to embrace it. And expect it.
God does provide. He knows what we need before we know we need it. That's why He is such an awesome God. I'm so glad that you got WiFi in your flat. That will make communication so much easier. Your phone is on it's way, if you don't have it by now. Let us know if we can help you with the banking situation. Try not to worry. God has it in control, and He knows your needs. We miss you and love you. We are also very proud of you making this commitment with life. You are right where you are suppose to be...........Love you, Robin
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