Humbled

This past week I've been blessed in so many ways. My last blog was about stepping out in faith. And letting God meet you in that faith. I will say that he did, he did in every way. Ways I didn't think were possible.
This past week was spring break and I definitely needed a break. I work hard at my job and even though my job prospects are in the air right now I was given some great news and words of comfort. I was praised for being an amazing teacher who will have a 99% chance of getting a job next year but because I don't believe in being prideful and foolish I applied to other school district for the next coming school year. I was blessed last year to step into my dream job and I know God will bless me again. The question reminds where he will need me to serve. I am continually praying that he lay down my job path and I hope you all will pray with me.
My mom also came to visit last week and I am so grateful to have a job that allows me to take some time off to spend it with her. I don't get to talk to my parents very much and I miss them everyday. She was able to spend the week at our house and cook us dinner and talk with us. We took her shopping and Kyle finished up school so spent an entire day with her. It wonderful to see my mom and be with her. She made me her dumplings and they were so good. She also floated the idea of us getting a 2 bedroom so that when they come to visit they can stay with us. Kyle and I are so excited about this idea. We enjoy having my parents stay with us and I know this will also be good for Kyle's parents whom we also really enjoy! I know some people may not understand but Kyle and I love hanging with our parents and I think its because we have such short amounts of time with them we cherish the time we do have.
Then for spring break I decided to help my sister and her good friend out by watching their kids. Kyle and I took care of 2 eight month olds and a 3 year old and 4 year old. I praise the Lord for Kyle because I think by the end of the week I would've lost my mind. The kids were good but getting the babies to sleep was another story. It worked out very nicely though and we got some extra money that we desperately needed for new brakes on the Honda. I know that I need a break but I am blessed that I even get the option of a break. I know that most other people do not get a break for spring or a break for summer and my sister is one of them. I can't imagine what other families do when school break for spring. It would be nice to go on vacation but sometimes it just doesn't work out and I know from others that finding care for a week is a difficult task. Kyle and I are great when it comes to serving. We know we are called to serve and so we serve. The problem comes though when its time to accept help. I think as Christians when you've been walking with Christ long enough it is much easier to serve than ask for or accept help. Its always been easy for me to give to my friends, to help out here and there with my family but when its time for us to ask for help God has always stepped in for me. I think its because he knows I won't ever ask. Its not even out of pride its just mainly out of just not wanting to ask. I hate inconveniencing people and others especially my parents and family. My parents raised me with a strong sense of responsibility. My dad taught me so much about how to save and budget  so much that I struggle with being too controlling when it comes to money. God always has to wrench that control away from me by humbling me. My dad worked so hard when I was growing up and he still works so hard. I hate seeing him work so hard, so I've always worked hard so that he wouldn't have to worry about me. That may be pride. Prideful that I don't need anyone's help. But I've come to realize there is a difference in asking for help when unexpected things happen. When Kyles Uncle died God stepped in with friends offering to share miles with us. We never would've ask on our own but he knew that we needed help because it happened unexpectedly. And than this last week my dad sent me a check just because he felt led to and I couldn't be more appreciative or in awe of how God stepped in with this money. My dad has always told me he would be there for me and I know he will but I know he knows that I will never ask him for anything. So he took it upon himself and gifted me with what Kyle and I needed. I've been trying to find the resources to push FAME forward and out of the blue my dad sends a check to me. Its so surreal that I still lie awake at night just praising God. It solidifies his plans for FAME and solidifies him meeting me in faith. Kyle and I pushed forward with helping others, not worrying about cost of things and put our faith in Christ knowing he will give us what we need. I praise God for my Dads faith and his walk with Christ.
 I praise God for the time I get to spend with family and friends.
I praise God for my job and his plans for next year.
I praise God for pushing Kyle into school.
I praise God.
I praise God.
As CS lewis once wrote as  a Christian I can never be humble I can only be humbled.
I praise God for always humbling me.