This week God provided free food or groceries every day and none of the people He used knew anything about our budget being tight lately. Just another example of God letting us know that He sees what’s going on and that He’s with us.
THURSDAY
FREE Chic-Fil-A chargrilled salad (Chic-Fil-A Calendar Coupon) that somehow fed all six of us as a side dish.
FRIDAY
FREE 11 oz. bag of Lay’s chips left after swim practice that the life guard gave to us.
SATURDAY
Friends going out of town gave us their leftover produce
with all these goodies plus a package of mixed salad greens,
bell pepper slices and cherry tomatoes.
(We ate it before I took the pic!)
SUNDAY
Ten onions my husband’s boss gave him.
PLUS neighbors gave us some leftovers including
lettuce, cheese, flour tortillas and refried beans.
MONDAY
Four 1.8 quart bottles of O.J. from a friend.
TUESDAY
Friends going out of the country for two months
gave us the contents of their fridge…
and pantry!
WEDNESDAY
More free food!
My husband was also given a necklace and notebook from Sea World that we were able to give as a birthday gift to one of my daughter’s friends.
Isn’t God good?
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I am just now discovering your site and I am SO blessed at what God has given you. It also gives me ideas at how I can bless families around me. Thank you for this. Keep on posting because you’re helping me become more frugal.
I’m so glad Inga. Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
I’m not going to lie, reading your posts from the God Provides section made me cry. I love that you look at life this way! Many people wouldn’t have seen a bag of potato chips as a blessing/provision BUT when our “eyes/hearts are focused on things above,” it’s amazing the beautiful perspective He gives! I’m thankful I ran across your site. I’ve been unemployed due to illness for almost 2 years and have been living with my dad. I’m almost 30 and now that I’m well, I’ve really been itching to get back on my own. God’s opened the doors to a possible (very possible!) job opportunity and helped me create a budget so that I can live on my own again. It’ll be tight but He’s also given me motivation and excitement about “frugal living.” I’m overwhelmed by all He’s doing, inside and out. Yesterday, I asked my Dad if he’d part with a table (didn’t come with chairs) that’s been propped on the wall for 6 months. Without hesitation he said sure (yay!) but then asked if I’d rather him give me a different table not in use but that comes with 4 chairs! I knew it was a blessing and was very excited and thankful (especially since I don’t have one) but your post reminded me just how much God DOES delight in the details of our lives and that He’s going to be with me every step of the way. I know this is wordy, but I want to thank you for all of your time and effort you put into this site and the wisdom you share with us. It’s not unnoticed! He absolutely used you/your stories today to provide a gal with some much needed direction, encouragement and motivation. Thanks again! Happy weekending =)
Thanks so much for letting me know that you were encouraged Staci. I am excited for your new opportunity, and yes, God does care about the tiny details. 🙂
thats awsome that God is watching out for you he always provides
I so enjoy reading your pages! I am a recent college graduate and a teacher at a small, Christian high school. This past year has taught me so much about living on a budget and making my priorities — it’s also taught me that God’s priority is me! He never fails to provide, and it just amazes me. Why do I ever worry? 🙂
Your site has really blessed me. I am a new stay-at-home new momma. 🙂 This is a great new journey for my husband and I, and I am determined to run my house like a Proverbs 31 woman. I am learning so many great ways to do that all from your blog. THANK YOU for sharing the wisdom God has obviously given you.
I just read your story on the free food. It gave me the idea to start writing down every small and tiny blessing that comes my way. You really do forget to count things like someone giving you a free bag of chips as a blessing, but it truly is. God is so faithful!
Hi Christina. Congratulations on being able to stay home! We actually have kept a notebook with the ways that God has provided for several years. You are right, He is always faithful! Blessings on your new journey. 🙂
WOW! Kimberlee
This week I have been struggling with trusting God with our Financial situation. Reading your blog and Gods provisions has really helped me to trust HIM again in all situations. He is the only way to get through tough times. Also, as I am typing this He is reminding me of specific situations that He blessed us when it was tough. You are right God knows what we need and provides it for us just at the right time. I need to stay close to His word and promises.
thanks again,
katia