2. Wait
3. I have something better for you!
Sometimes God's answers are subtle and sometimes they are unmistakably obvious! In my post about Lyla's first day of school, I shared about how the Lord gave us clear direction on sending Lyla to preschool. I hesitated to tell the background story because I wasn't sure if it would come across as boasting or bragging in how God has worked in our lives...but then I reflected on it and felt that the story might be a blessing to others. Let me share.
In May, we started considering preschool for Lyla because she had been asking when she will start going to school. The idea of riding a bus, wearing a backpack, and having a teacher intrigued her. So, we started to look into schools in the area. There was one private Christian school in particular that we considered due to location and reputation. We made an appointment to take a tour just to get an idea of what it was like. It was awesome! During our visit, we heard little ones reciting bible verses and praying for eachother. Lyla was thrilled and didn't even want to leave the school that day. As a family, we made the decision to start praying for the Lord's direction and that He would provide for us financially if He wanted Lyla in that particular school. He answered our prayers without delay...
First, let me explain that the tuition for this preschool is $380 a month. We certainly didn't have the extra money laying around for this expense. So, we prayed and we prayed. Lyla prayed right along with us. We asked God top open the doors if He wanted her to attend this school and, if He did, that He would provide the money for her tuition.
Two days later, I was called into my boss's office and he told me that I had been doing a good job and then he unexpectedly offered me a raise! I was astounded. I was not up for a review and definitely did not expect this raise at all. The increase in my hourly wages brought up my monthly income by $152. I walked out of his office practically skipping down the hall with joy!
A few days later, Travis was informed at work that his monthly booth rental at the salon was going to be reduced by $100. Again, we were floored. We were not anticipating this at all. We praised the Lord and thanked him for blessing us once again.
About a week after the news from Element Salon, we got a letter in the mail from our mortgage company informing us that our monthly mortgage was going down by $128 due to an update on our taxes. What?!?! How could this be happening? Let's add it up:
$152 raise in my pay
$100 reduction in Trav's booth rental
$128 reduction in mortage
=$380!!!
We couldn't believe how obvious it was that Jesus was telling us to send Lyla to school. It just goes to show that where the Lord guides, He provides! We have never heard God answer our prayers more clearly. I didn't hesitate to start the paperwork and enroll Lyla right away. We really feel strongly that God is training up Lyla to do mighty work for Him. She is already a self-proclaimed "prayer warrior"! I hope this story is an encouragement to everyone who reads it that Jesus loves us and wants to bless us in so many ways. I also hope that it is an exhortation for all of us to "Pray without ceasing." -1 Thessalonians 5:17.
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