When it rains, it pours...Ephesians 3:14-20

Be careful what you pray--God answers prayers! In January, when I realized that client's were not flocking to my private practice (I'm a mental health counselor and had signed a contract with a Christian Counseling agency/private practice...but no clients since I signed on in Oct and I was to begin paying them monthly rent for the office space! according to the contract). In my desire to help my husband financially I have been praying and claiming the prayers of Paul in Ephesians 3:14-21

"For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."

I prayed the Lord would grow my private practice, that He would do more than I could ask for or imagine for myself. That He would provide a steady stream of income, and a way for Nick and I to save for our future family. PRAYER ANSWERED! The LORD PROVIDED!


This Monday, March 1, I had an interview in McKinney, TX for an Activity Coordinator position through a faith-based non-profit (Texas Interfaith) who ministers to the needs of impoverished persons by giving them affordable housing and providing on-site programs like resume/cover letter workshops, after school tutoring, etc. Well, I GOT THE JOB and started training that very same day! The next day, I got a call from Christian Counseling Associates and scheduled 2 more clients. The next day, I got a call from Burson Counseling (I work there too, but had no clients) and was scheduled with another client. So in 3 days I went from nothing....to 3 money producing jobs! I rushed to Office Depot and bought a day planner to keep it all straight!

AND on top of all of this, Nick and I had an interview on March 5, for a ministry opportunity. We interviewed for a CARES Team position (Apartment Life, Christian non-profit) which would allow us to plan events and activities for an apartment community with the goal to share the gospel and bring people into a saving, or deeper, relationship with Jesus Christ. It requires 10 hours/week from each of us fir at least 2 years, with the possibility to extend a third year. In exchange, we would be given a 2-3 bedroom apartment to live in at minimal cost (under $500/month), giving us the opportunity to save the difference! The interview went very well! We got the job! And, we should hear about apartment communities that have openings for a CARES team within the next month or so.

We decided against the first time homebuyer's incentive ($8,000) and stepped out on faith. God met us there and has given us the opportunity to be a missionary team in our own country! We're not clear on God's long term plans for us, but we know He has prepared a place for us and we continue to trust in Him!

Talk about God's provision!!! I am totally overwhelmed by His blessings! When it rains, it pours! And thank the Lord for this pouring out of His love! When I claimed the Ephesians 3 passage, I didn't realize I would go from no job to 4 jobs within a week's time and be encouraged by 3/4 of them to share Christ's love! How cool!