Once again....

...the Lord showed His hand of blessing and provision to me. A couple of days ago, I received a very unexpected doctor bill for my elbow. Not only was I surprised that 7 months after the fact was I even receiving a bill, but more surprised at the amount. My first response, unfortunately was to cry, wondering where the money would come from. Then, I called the Dr. office to find out what the deal was. No one answered, of course. After some time, I heard that still, small voice gently say, 'trust Me, stupid.' Okay, so He didn't call me stupid, but at His reminder, I felt stupid, wondering when will I ever learn! The following day, I called again, only to get voice mail. Ugh! So, I decided I would call the following day in hopes someone would answer.

That afternoon, I stood in my kitchen eating a nectarine over the sink. As I did, I looked at a 3X5 card I have taped to the window that says, 'Jehovah- Jirah, God my Provider. Jehovah-Shalom, God my Peace.' I read it over and over, believing the words. Just as I finished the nectarine, I got a call from the office. The gal told me that it didn't look like the bill had been processed properly with my insurance company. She would be calling them the next day to see what was going on. She told me I would probably still have to pay something, but not as much. I was grateful she was diligent in her job to spot a problem.

This morning I posted a quote on Facebook, more because I liked the quote, not really thinking of my concern. I had prayed and left the situation at the throne. I would trust, knowing the Lord would take care of it for me.

"Let us dare to test God's resources...Let us ask Him to kindle in us and keep aflame that passion for the impossible that shall make us delight in Him, till the day when we shall see it transformed in to a fact." Lilias Trotter

This morning as I was cleaning house, the phone rang. The gal from the office said, 'I have good news! The insurance company will be reprocessing your bill. Since you have maxed out with your out of pocket expense, not only will you not owe anything, you will be getting a reimbursement." I thanked her most graciously, hung up the phone and immediately thanked the Lord! I was so excited! I don't care if the refund is only $10, I am so grateful that I will not have to pay a dime.

Is God sovereign, yes. Is God faithful, yes. If He is sovereign and faithful, He is trustworthy. Today He has proven it yet again, in my life.