Great is His Faithfulness

Today was the due date for Lauren's application money at the school where we have her registered for kindergarten. We didn't know how we were going to pay the $500 because we just plain didn't have it. Last Friday, Ryan checked our bank account to make sure he had received his severance pay for the week and it looked as though they had made a mistake and paid him twice. So, he called them to clarify and they informed him that because he was part of the "food service group" while he worked there, he received part of their annual bonus. He had no idea that they were even giving out bonuses and was amazed that they would still include him in that, even though he was laid off. And it was enough to pay the $500 to Lauren's school.

This is a perfect example of the way the Lord has been providing for us since Ryan lost his job. We witnessed dozens of things just like this the last time he was unemployed. And it was as if God was saying to us, "Don't forget!" Of course, the human nature in me was tempted to think, "Does God providing this money mean that we will still be here come September?" But, I honestly don't think that's why He did it. I think He was doing what He so often does in our lives - showing His sovereignty and displaying His faithfulness..."so that no man can boast".

There is a song that we heard when we watched the "Fireproof" movie on Valentine's Day that keeps playing over and over in my head and is a great reminder for us:

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it's not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience
While I'm waiting, I will serve You
While I'm waiting, I will worship
While I'm waiting, I will not faint
I'll be running the race, even while I wait

(You can watch the music video and hear the song at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb7TSGptd3Y&feature=related)