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Post by shushy on Sept 28, 2009 1:39:27 GMT -5
Last week the holy spirt told me of a financial need someone had. Three times within a short space of time. I called and asked the person to which they replied yes, and offered to help them. It ended up being more than I could afford. My savings were already alocated to somewhere else. They needed it the next day. So I txted the person and told them I couldnt do that amount but would send X which was some 30 dollars short of what they needed. My mind went through a wrestling match bz Id already tithed and given way beyond what I had intended for that pay period. I didnt understand why I was wrestling bz I genuinely loveto give. That night a visitor came and gave me 50 dollars they owed me. The next day I was able to send the full amount to this person. The Lord showed me that obedience is better than sacrifice. Sacrifice hurts, obedience brings the blessing. God came through for me. Yet again. I seem to be walking by faith in the area of finance in a way I hadnt ever expected. Praise God. God knows your needs as much as you know what they are.
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Post by hope on Sept 29, 2009 0:33:23 GMT -5
Amen! I love stories like this - it shows how His heart is so tuned into details.. How he does things in the natural like this to draw us close in the spiritual, because we realize how much the little things matter to Him and how He "Sees" us. Thanks for sharing Shushy
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Post by shushy on Oct 24, 2009 9:59:54 GMT -5
Ive been fasinated for some time now about the scripture "..Love not seeking itself." This scripture fasinates me for some reason. Its completely unconditional. I havent loved like that before..
I went through another wrestling match last week, over financial giving again and when I released more finance into a situation the holy spirit showed me that was love not seeking itself. I cant go into details here and it may not mean anything to anyone reading it but for me it was a mind settling decision and then my peace came flooding back and the sleepless nites Id had for a number of days ended. I feel like my tent pegs have been stretched to maximum and doubt its over yet. One day I might be able to reveal all. Im walking by faith in a way I never have til now. It involved a lot of money. For me anyway. I didnt think that 'love not seeking itself" had anything to do with finance. Guess thats why Im delighted but dumbfounded too. Gods mind not being like mine or the other way around.
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Post by shushy on Oct 30, 2009 5:19:30 GMT -5
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Post by shushy on Feb 23, 2010 20:26:33 GMT -5
I know some will be interested in this testimony. During the last 6 months or so I have been endeavoring to fulfill my mission to the 3rd world country I visited last yr. I had never done this before. It has been an exciting interesting journey and filled with delight apart from a few tense moments relating to thieves etc. I am amazed at how much we have achieved with the leading of the Holy Spirit and the help of my courier there. I spoke to him yesterday and he animatedly told me a couple of things which are such a tremendous blessing to me. So much so I decided to share it with you. Gladness of heart is an immeasurable feeling that I can’t express. My heart swells with love, joy and delight. Tears welled up when he told me this.
I will call (my courier) J. J told me he had returned to his village for his days off and went to the school to deliver the parcel I had posted. The school had been on my heart to help for months. Recently I called the headmaster and spoke to him about my intentions. Parcel contained stationary, pens, pencils, books, etc for the teachers and kids. All the school are buzzing with excitement and talking about how good God is to send someone to help their school. They are very poor. They cant wait to meet me when I return. I was speechless, recognition isn’t what I am looking for. In fact I am not looking for anything. This moved me emotionally. That people especially a large group (100’s)now know my name and want to meet me. Then J told me how he had bumped into the man, in the street, who had had a stroke and was paralysed. We had fed him his wife and 3 children for 2 months back in September, then the wife got a job and they didn’t need our help. He told how his life had been changed through the shock and devastation of having a stroke and then being supported by a stranger, how he has slowly improved to the point of now walking with a slight limp. His heart is full of gratitude to God for helping him and his family and now he has his old job back. Back then one of my sons had told me off for being so trusting with J, who I barely knew but he was the person God had singled out to me when I was on holiday. My trust had been in my God more than my trust in the person I explained. I feel happy and relieved that I did get it right. This man has proved trustworthy and faithful. It has a been a step of faith all the way. Ahh, almost forgot. Back when we were sending the money for the food vouchers I told J I am praying and believing for a miracle for the father. It seems like God has answered my prayer. I know I wouldn’t have been the only one praying. He was on his back paralyzed then. He now wants to meet me too. This testimony isn’t about me. Its about how God loves and cares for people and when you are open to his leading what he can do through you. I am not rich, I work hard, the small percentage that has been used has been stretched so much and added too by a couple of other people who help when they can. I could have been giving it to the local church if I had been inclined which obviously I no longer am. I figure that I can manage my money better than someone else can (sorry if that offends anyone but it is true) Just wanted to encourage anyone that God might be leading in this area. I would have to say it brings the greatest blessing.
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Post by shushy on May 26, 2010 23:25:02 GMT -5
So much more has happened and its almost a yr. Im returning again soon I cant wait. With many decisions I would feel a peace about it and plan and then he would give me dreams about the situation, then I fast /pray and believe. I feel very excited in my spirit.
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Post by shushy on May 26, 2010 23:27:27 GMT -5
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Post by shushy on May 28, 2010 0:08:11 GMT -5
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This is for you. Last October I bought a beautiful new bible gold leaf and leather bound for my courier J. Told him he should have it in 3 wks. It had to come from USA. 3 wks went by, then I found out the bible hadnt even been printed!! that cheesed me off so I found another one on amazon which arrived here 2wk later. Its now Dec, so I post it off. Within a wk J tells me the bible is at the airport PO, someone he works with who often can bring mail back to the Island for staff saw it and offered but for some reason was refused. He went to the mainland to collect it on his day off but it wasnt there. They couldnt find it. We were both upset. I said dont worry we will pray about it. Few days later I have a dream and in the dream I see a man, his head and face..I tell J and said to him I wonder if it has fallen behind a shelf and they are just too lazy too look? I bought him another cheaper bible in the meantime. Which is still with me. But the last parcel I sent they opened, [and only bz it was school stationary they let it go without charging a fee] which they hadnt done b4. I told J I will wait til I come and bring all I can collect with me. To save the expensive postage. I felt they were on to us. The silly woman announced to the PO you think this box is big you have seen the one at xmas. There is alot of theivery there. I had continued to believe for it too turn up and if it didnt I had decided I would front up at PO seek out the man I saw in the dream and wave $100 bill under his nose for the bible.
3 weeks ago, J excitedly told me he had recieved his bible, the nite before from the lady who picks up the post. I asked where was it?? He said it was on the unclaimed shelf. He is so happy. I am too. Because I had written in the front of it for him.
How cool is this?
Its fun doing business with God. When I go buy stuff, no matter what it is, books, stationary, school bags, clothing etc I love it when they say...you knew the color or you knew what each one likes..no its not I its the Holy Spirit.
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Post by Dubious Disciple (xdc) on Jun 1, 2010 21:25:07 GMT -5
you're a rare person, shushy.
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Post by shushy on Jun 2, 2010 0:12:14 GMT -5
you're a rare person, shushy. Yes, I am. There is only one of me. Just as there is only one of you. Unique, prescious, loved, unconditionally accepted and always looked upon with admiration and care. Not judged nor condemned. The eyes that watch you are filled with hope. Wisdom stands at the door and knocks.
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Post by snow on Jun 2, 2010 10:26:11 GMT -5
you're a rare person, shushy. Yes, I am. There is only one of me. Just as there is only one of you. Unique, prescious, loved, unconditionally accepted and always looked upon with admiration and care. Not judged nor condemned. The eyes that watch you are filled with hope. Wisdom stands at the door and knocks. Now there is something I agree with!!
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Post by shushy on Jun 2, 2010 14:36:25 GMT -5
Yes, I am. There is only one of me. Just as there is only one of you. Unique, prescious, loved, unconditionally accepted and always looked upon with admiration and care. Not judged nor condemned. The eyes that watch you are filled with hope. Wisdom stands at the door and knocks. Now there is something I agree with!! Wonderful....on the same page again huh. This becoming a habit....
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Post by snow on Jun 2, 2010 16:57:39 GMT -5
Now there is something I agree with!! Wonderful....on the same page again huh. This becoming a habit....
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Post by shushy on Jun 10, 2010 1:34:26 GMT -5
Last August, I was told someone close to me had all the symtoms of a rare disease. When I read about this disease I was momentarily devastated. How could this be in someone seemingly healthy. Vibrant. Happy. I say momentarily because I did not want this person ill. They are young. I began to believe for a "good report." I was shaken to say the least and so was my faith. It shook my mind. This person has strong faith refusing to read about the disease until the 6mths were up and more tests results were required. At the 6mth visit more tests and 2 more months were required, more tests[biposy] then results 3 wks later. About 3 weeks ago as I was fasting and praying for this person, God gave me a vision; I saw her bathed in the glory of God, totally covered. I forgot to tell her until the other day.
I have just had a phone call to say it isnt the rare genetic disease. Im giving God all the glory for this. Whether is was a miracle or a working out of faith I still give him glory. Round one is a winner. I feel so relieved. The disease was such that it would have been dangerous to produce children, and could have meant a long long illness. (I cant say too much) Heartache and pain for everyone.
Yes, I will declare the goodness of God. He is a good God. He hears us when we cry out. He hears us when we are weak. He hears us even when we deny him. I will ever praise his name in the midst of my enemies. Its times like these that the Word becomes living and active.
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Post by snow on Jun 10, 2010 13:58:36 GMT -5
That's wonderful Shushy!!
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Post by shushy on Jun 10, 2010 18:21:00 GMT -5
That's wonderful Shushy!! Thank you snow. Its so easy for you isnt it to agree with me. Why is that? tis ok Im teasing you, you dont have to answer. I know already.
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Post by snow on Jun 10, 2010 23:13:14 GMT -5
That's wonderful Shushy!! Thank you snow. Its so easy for you isnt it to agree with me. Why is that? tis ok Im teasing you, you dont have to answer. I know already.
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Post by shushy on Jun 18, 2010 11:49:32 GMT -5
It wont be long now and I will return to them all. We cant wait to be together again and share of Gods goodness. I know the fellowship will be rich and sweet.
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Post by shushy on Jun 19, 2010 0:32:16 GMT -5
Im just itchin to tell you stuff...but...when I fast and pray I get such an excitment in my spirit about this trip. Im preparing myself and they are too. Everyone is fully expectant of the Lord.
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Post by snow on Jun 19, 2010 11:07:48 GMT -5
Im just itchin to tell you stuff...but...when I fast and pray I get such an excitment in my spirit about this trip. Im preparing myself and they are too. Everyone is fully expectant of the Lord. Any reason why you need to wait?
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Post by shushy on Jun 19, 2010 15:12:11 GMT -5
Im just itchin to tell you stuff...but...when I fast and pray I get such an excitment in my spirit about this trip. Im preparing myself and they are too. Everyone is fully expectant of the Lord. Any reason why you need to wait? Yes, absolutely.
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Post by snow on Jun 19, 2010 22:51:17 GMT -5
Any reason why you need to wait? Yes, absolutely. Okay then, I will wait.
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Post by shushy on Jun 19, 2010 23:25:32 GMT -5
Thank you..
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Post by shushy on Jun 27, 2010 16:43:40 GMT -5
The other day a friend of mind suggested I quit work and begin my own charity I said no. I dont want to do that. Yesterday morning I was finishing off the last boxes that need to be shipped this week. I was a bit concerned I wouldnt have enough alocated giving to cover the cost. So I cried out 'Lord I think I need some more money to ship the goods, what am I going to do?' I need too send it this week so that its there whn I arrive to take to the school. Last nite a friend of mine called, saying that yesterday the Lord spoke to her and told her to begin giving me her tithe. That I was to make the decisions on what to do with it. Im in shock. For a number of reasons. Im still in shock. I have to add that I have been believing for a long time for an increase to give more. There is so much need. I just wanted to write this to show you how he hears our prayers. It makes me cry. and people say he isnt real. THat he doesnt care or is unloving. They dont know him if they feel that way. Thank you Lord that you do care.
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Post by snow on Jun 27, 2010 22:15:19 GMT -5
The other day a friend of mind suggested I quit work and begin my own charity I said no. I dont want to do that. Yesterday morning I was finishing off the last boxes that need to be shipped this week. I was a bit concerned I wouldnt have enough alocated giving to cover the cost. So I cried out 'Lord I think I need some more money to ship the goods, what am I going to do?' I need too send it this week so that its there whn I arrive to take to the school. Last nite a friend of mine called, saying that yesterday the Lord spoke to her and told her to begin giving me her tithe. That I was to make the decisions on what to do with it. Im in shock. For a number of reasons. Im still in shock. I have to add that I have been believing for a long time for an increase to give more. There is so much need. I just wanted to write this to show you how he hears our prayers. It makes me cry. and people say he isnt real. THat he doesnt care or is unloving. They dont know him if they feel that way. Thank you Lord that you do care. That's great Shushy! Where is the school?
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Post by shushy on Jun 27, 2010 22:28:12 GMT -5
The other day a friend of mind suggested I quit work and begin my own charity I said no. I dont want to do that. Yesterday morning I was finishing off the last boxes that need to be shipped this week. I was a bit concerned I wouldnt have enough alocated giving to cover the cost. So I cried out 'Lord I think I need some more money to ship the goods, what am I going to do?' I need too send it this week so that its there whn I arrive to take to the school. Last nite a friend of mine called, saying that yesterday the Lord spoke to her and told her to begin giving me her tithe. That I was to make the decisions on what to do with it. Im in shock. For a number of reasons. Im still in shock. I have to add that I have been believing for a long time for an increase to give more. There is so much need. I just wanted to write this to show you how he hears our prayers. It makes me cry. and people say he isnt real. THat he doesnt care or is unloving. They dont know him if they feel that way. Thank you Lord that you do care. That's great Shushy! Where is the school? In the islands.
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Post by shushy on Jul 9, 2010 18:35:45 GMT -5
2 Chron 20: 20-29
On the 5/710 while I was fasting and praying for my trip the Lord gave me this scripture. I had noticed that many times in the last yr while F&P he had lead me most of the time in praise and worship, not a lot of spiritual warfare although I had expected that. I had prepared a lot of ‘cargo’ to send in my first shipment which was almost ready.
The company I used picked it up at the door early last week, I paid them with the understanding it would arrive before I do. J had to travel from the island to the mainland to go to customs and collect it all. A few days later I called them to find out when it was due to fly out. They gave me a day, promising to call when they knew the flight number. They didn’t call back, I called again and got a man who was running around like a chook with his head chopped off and got nothing more. The next day, they told me wed, so J arranged to have Thursday off. They also told me we would be up for terminal fees, something I hadn’t thought to find out. When I asked J if he could afford the amount he said, not to worry he would ask around when he returned to the island, ( he’d been called home to a sick child on the mainland that day}. I got off the phone and felt stress because Id used all I had to pay for the shipment. Not long after that just thinking about their poverty I began to impulsively send him a txt saying I would take it out of my spending money and sent that day or the next. Id almost finished the txt when the holy spirit said “stop, wait until you hear from J.” I Deleted the txt. Next day he tells me that his sister in-law is working in the customs dept, so he calls her, giving her the number. She tells him the amount of the fees which were minimal. I’m relieved. Later that day I get called by the company to say its delayed until Friday. I didnt have a witness about this. That night I’m at work and through the night kept feeling I need to ph him in the morning and ask him to ring customs just incase it arrived Thurs morning. ( I was worried we could be up for more fees) When I call he told me customs had just ph him to say it was there and he will catch the noon ferry. That nite I ask how it all went. He said you wont believe it. /he took the ferry in the moring and asked how much it would cost to ship it to the island. He was given a lift so far then the bus the rest of the way. When J got there everything was ready for him, and all he had to do was sign the papers. Pay the fees. He had enough for the taxi back to the ferry and his fare. While he was signing the papers along comes the owner of the Resort. She was collecting something too. She offered him a lift with all the 13 boxes and a ride with her in the charter boat. It didn’t cost us anything. Woohoo We are both over whelmed with the goodness of God. How easy everything turned out in the end. It could have been completely opposite.
He said to me, if I didn’t believe God was in this I certainly do now.
Then we discussed how during the last 12months God has been so good, and how many testimonies of his goodness to share. I know for me going back and meeting all these people he has touched will be a very moving experience.
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Post by shushy on Jul 13, 2010 13:46:20 GMT -5
I stand in awe of a God who when he calls he equips, who opens doors no man can close and closes doors no man can open, who uses the the comfort of the wealthy to bring about his plan and shifts things into position in preparation of what he is about to do.
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