Living in Wills Point, Texas to some would seem like a super boring experience, but they are wrong. There may not be a whole lot to do out here in a small town, but the people are REAL and the places you go are quality. One of our favorite places to eat is Nana and Papa’s Blue Bird Cafe. We eat there at least once a week, sometimes more. Unfortunately, we probably won’t make it there this week because it is icy and expected to snow more tonight and tomorrow.
The reason I’m telling you about Blue Bird is that the Lord constantly is showing me His love and provision there. Not only the great food, but the people who eat there and own the place. The first week we moved out to Wills Point, we ate at Blue Bird and Ariel behind the counter asked us for our names, in an amazing southern accent. Since then they know us when we walk in, know that Darcey and I will usually order a side of tater tots instead of fries, that our friend will order grilled jalapenos on his patty melt and a side of chilli fries. When one of us is missing from the group, they ask about them. Needless to say, Blue Bird is more than our favorite place to eat, it’s a place to fellowship.
One of the times we were eating at Blue Bird, only a week ago, Taylor asked me about sponsorship at GFA. A little caught off guard, I stuttered and said I would bring information the next time we came by. Last Monday, I brought in a National Missionary sponsorship packet and a Bridge of Hope child packet. After eating my food, I walked up to the counter and prayed the Lord would speak through me to Taylor and Ariel about how much He uses these missionaries and children to further His Good News throughout South Asia.
I was not at the top of my game. Tripping over my words, I very poorly explained the importance of each sponsorship, and to my surprise, Taylor said, “Can we pay cash today?”. Blown away that they would sponsor both a child and a missionary, I shared that they could indeed pay cash and then if they wanted, could set up a monthly payment.
After they gave cash and filled out the sponsorship card, Ariel asked, “Can we have more profiles to keep at the store so our customers can have a chance to sponsor?”
At this point, I felt completely in awe of the Lord. How He could so beautifully turn my fumbling around for His glory. See, I have been in a rather dry spot in my walk with the Lord and was waiting for Him to show His hand again to me, like He does. This was my answer. Even in my weakness, He is strong. I should know this by now as He is always using my failures, my fumbles, my quirkiness for His glory. Praise God for His provision, and for His bypassing my inability to explain things well by speaking to their hearts instead. All He needed me to do was bring the profiles to the counter.
God is Good isn’t He?!
I know I’m not the only one who has experienced God’s provision in this way, what are your stories? Please share in the comments below, I’d love to praise God with you.
Source: God Still Surprises Me
