God's Provision

So, practice what you preach…God is BIG! Pray BIG! Trust Him! Follow Him! Every Sunday we stand at the pulpit and preach these very words.

As many of you may know, all of our plans for this week in Connecticut fell through last minute. We were at a loss of what to do. No church congregation. No place to sleep. No service project. No home cooked Easter meal with family and friends. We almost took the easy way out and stayed another week in New York City where we knew we had a place to crash at night and an organization to serve with.

But God had different plans for Latreia. He had already paved a path that led us directly to Greater Grace Church in Hartford, CT. He had also prepared the heart of the congregation to openly and loving receive six Midwesterners (we were joined by two of Josh’s friends who were on spring break). God tugged at our hearts and gently whispered, “I am a BIG God! Pray BIG! Trust in Me! Follow Me!”

So, Easter morning we showed up at Greater Grace Church. (A congregation? Check!) By the time the Easter Service had even begun, we already had a home to lay our heads for the week! (Place to sleep? Check!) Immediately following the service, we met with the pastor and were informed that this was no coincidence. They would love to have us help out with their Pre-K through 12th grade Christian School for the week. (Service? Check!) A few minutes later, we were invited to a home for Easter dinner (Home-cooked meal? Check!) …with numerous friends and families? (Check! I guess God considers us all brothers and sisters in Christ, right!)

Nothing is too Big for our Lord. I need to keep reminding myself that this is His ministry and He has ordained our days. I need to take a step back and rest in the fact that He is the one in control. And boy am I glad He is!

Stephanie