The piece below was written for this week’s edition of the Sunshine Newsletter. It is such a privilege to be part of this ministry.
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There was a time not so long ago when our family was struggling. I mean really struggling. Neither my husband nor I had a full-time job, our cars both died and we were in danger of losing our home to foreclosure.
BUT GOD…was never far away.
We never missed an appointment or had to call off work because we couldn’t get there. There was always someone willing to give us a ride or lend us a vehicle.
Strangers paid for our kids to go to camp.
One Christmas we were the recipients of a Giving Tree.
We came home numerous times to cash in the mailbox and groceries on the porch.
Our kids never complained about having to go without the luxuries that their friends had or the vacations that we couldn’t afford.
And we didn’t have to leave our home.
Through those 3½ years, our family grew closer to God and each other. I honestly don’t know how people do life without the intervention of the Holy Spirit.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Phil 4:6 ESV
My Life in Our Father's World 
What do you mean when you say “. I honestly don’t know how people do life without the intervention of the Holy Spirit.”
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M, I rely heavily on prayer and that means that I must listen when Holy Spirit gives me direction (aka answers to prayer).
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Ok gotcha
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Wow, God is awesome!
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Amen. I agree. How people get by with just walking lacadaisically through life without the leading of the Holy Spirit is beyond my grasp. I am totally lost without it. Love the post. Blessings and Peace!
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Y E S !!
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We learned all our greatest lessons during times of struggle not when everything was wonderful. Thanks for sharing your encouraging story.
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My pleasure
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A wonderful testimony and so very true! God is Faithful and in Control even when things seem so out of control! ❤
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Praise the Lord Jesus for staying close and helping us through tough times and times of lack. He ALWAYS provides for the faithful and obedient as you well know. Thank you Barb. Blessings to you!
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A wonderful testimony Barb!
Bless you, Jennifer
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Amen! Sometimes we don’t fully grasp that God is always in control until we find ourselves in struggling situations. Years ago my moment came when my teaching position was cut. I finally understood how God intervenes.
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What we see as “tragedy” God sees as an opportunity for growth.
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God’s control and His plans are so much better then when I try and take over. He is so good!!!
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AMEN
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How beautiful that God worked so much through his people to meet your needs. May we all be listening to his guidance when it’s our turn to help as much as when it’s our turn to be helped.
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Amen to that! 🙏
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Indeed nothing means absolutely nothing!
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What a blessed testimony Barb. I appreciate your transparency. If it wouldn’t have been for the trials I wouldn’t be where I am with our Lord today.
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Exactly!
Isn’t it amazing that under our carefully tended facades, we all have the same struggles?
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He does make it beautiful in His time.
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