During the last 37 days I wrote and shared my blog. I was glad when people reached out to me and expressed kind comments. I am also deeply grateful to the donations I received from you. Truly appreciated the kindness and sincerity of all of you. Your generosity, encouragements, and prayers inspire me. My family and ministry were blessed by your love.
One day I received an email informing me that a bed frame, parts, and mattress will arrive this week. It was simply stated “a gift.”
When I moved my young family from LA to SC in 2020 I was financially diminished. I was reduced to poverty by the pandemic, the lockdown, and harsh restrictions imposed. When IL Conference of SDA offloaded me in 2017 I was left unemployed. I have to pre-withdrew my retirement to procure a low priced house. Paying a rent of $1000/month 250 square feet room in LA with 3 of us will not cut it. Plus the cost of living in CA. So I risked my remaining funds relocating in SC (We do not know anybody here) to put a roof over my family, live frugally, and at least be far from the city.
In my desire to be honest and transparent I mentioned our house has no furnitures and we do not own a bed. We slept on the floor with a 2-3 inches foam (it shrinks). I was not expecting a bed will be delivered in the next two days. But I praise God our Father and His Son for that gift of care and compassion from an anonymous soul.
God was slowly revealing to me that I may not be compensated from the injustices done in the past but He will provide for the present. I only need to trust the Father and preach His Son. And the future, though gloomy, is glorious with Him and Christ.
I am humbled. I am nothing without Christ-God the Father’s Gift. All of Him and all of Heaven given in the Person of His Son-Jesus Christ.
This anonymous friend who sent a gift is extending God’s love to me. And to others who sent me your donations I am very grateful, too. You are all rays of light to us shining the agape of our God. I am thankful beyond words. Though rejected by my SDA relatives and friends I was able to find new families and friends,
The Father’s Hands and The Son’s Heart through your gift means a lot for me. The kindness showed to us will not be forgotten.
To God the Father all Glory be thine! Jesus, your Son Divine, is all the gift I ever need and He is forever mine!
Sincerely in the Blessed Hope.