James talks about every good gift coming from above, from the Father. Matthew and Luke say that if an earthly father loves to give their children gifts, how much more so their Heavenly Father loves giving them gifts. (My translation!
) Of course, these guys weren't exactly talking about vans and play sets, but I believe that the principle applies, and that God absolutely loves to bless us! We are His children and He delights in us. His definition of "good" is often very different from ours, but we can trust Him completely to give us His good. Last month God provided a 2003 Honda Odyssey for us. A dream van for the Stewarts! Never thought we'd ever actually have an Odyssey, but God knew our hearts and made that happen for us. (Thanks to Dad...and many, many hours of "putzing"!!) Every time I hear that Honda engine start up, or look at the low miles, or push the button to open the automatic doors, or enjoy any number of other little luxuries
I thank God again for this good gift. The other gift God gave us last month was a beautiful "new" play set! A dream come true for our older 3 kiddos, and a gift that presents wonderful possibilities and potential for Judah later on! God enabled us to buy it used from a friend's neighbor, utilizing a financial gift from some other dear friends that we never saw coming! I love to see how God works; how He chooses to move His money and resources around to bless us and others! God is good all the time, and all the time God is good. Regardless of the circumstances, what the day looks like, the questions, this truth will never change. I'm so thankful that God chooses to bless us in ways we never anticipate, and at just the perfect times!
) Of course, these guys weren't exactly talking about vans and play sets, but I believe that the principle applies, and that God absolutely loves to bless us! We are His children and He delights in us. His definition of "good" is often very different from ours, but we can trust Him completely to give us His good. Last month God provided a 2003 Honda Odyssey for us. A dream van for the Stewarts! Never thought we'd ever actually have an Odyssey, but God knew our hearts and made that happen for us. (Thanks to Dad...and many, many hours of "putzing"!!) Every time I hear that Honda engine start up, or look at the low miles, or push the button to open the automatic doors, or enjoy any number of other little luxuries 
I thank God again for this good gift. The other gift God gave us last month was a beautiful "new" play set! A dream come true for our older 3 kiddos, and a gift that presents wonderful possibilities and potential for Judah later on! God enabled us to buy it used from a friend's neighbor, utilizing a financial gift from some other dear friends that we never saw coming! I love to see how God works; how He chooses to move His money and resources around to bless us and others! God is good all the time, and all the time God is good. Regardless of the circumstances, what the day looks like, the questions, this truth will never change. I'm so thankful that God chooses to bless us in ways we never anticipate, and at just the perfect times!
Praise God for the little and BIG things that bring joy. Our kids still love the swing set Dad, Aaron & Phil built 7 years ago. May it provide COUNTLESS hours of love & laughter...and may it keep the children happy & give mom some peace...and quiet :)
ReplyDeletecongrats on the new van!! I'm a little jealous! :) And the playset looks radical!
ReplyDeletePretty awesome the blessings that come our way when we least expect it!!!
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