I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken , nor his seed begging bread. Psalm 37:25 KJV
I’m sitting here at 3 O’clock in the morning, wrapped in a blanket and my big heavy jacket. It’s 10 degrees out, the full moon is reflecting off of the snow and lighting the house. So beautiful.
I checked a few emails and saw posts from an online website where you can give and receive items for free. People are requesting blankets. People are requesting warm clothing for their children. People are requesting wood to warm their homes. I felt so helpless reading these.
We have gone through dramatic changes this year, losing our home, leaving much of our possessions behind, leaving friends and family behind as we moved across the state for work – but God always provided. We never went without food. We were never cold or without proper clothing. We always had a place to stay and a warm bed to sleep in.
For a while we had things to give; sheets, blankets, and comforters; but now we only have what we need. I offer up my prayer that someone will provide for these needs as God has always provided for ours. I pray for their salvation and relationship with God, that they will realize the same security that we feel. I pray for their peace, a peace that can only be felt through the Father.
God, help me to always realize that in my helplessness to meet people’s immediate physical needs, that I always have the ability to call on you to provide for all of their needs; physical, mental and spiritual, and in my lack, You will provide their abundance.
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By Linda J. Humes
Written 12/10/2011
Linda J. Humes 
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