I have all I need—and more!

Philippians 4:18-19 "At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God. And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus."

      Lord, today, I want to praise You!  Paul wrote this about the gifts given to him by believers when he was in need.  Lord, I want to express here that You are still in the business of providing for needs of your kids.
      You provided in so many ways these past few days. 

1. We were able to go see Jeff and family because You gave mercy and worked in the hearts of my supervisors giving me a half day off Friday when it was Parent Weekend and we would be short staffed. 
2. You provided gas gift cards to help pay for the trip.
3. I was able to buy a new cell phone to replace my broken one  for only $15.
4. Even though we had had to pay for more medications than usual because of Dick's illness, I was able to get 40 cents off a gallon at Kroger to fill our car before the trip because of it.
5. Friday we had beautiful weather and you cleared the way of lots of traffic for one of the most pleasant trips  we have made there.
6. Dick was able to actually drive the whole way!
7. There was a time when we were wondering about traffic on Rt 64 so called Cindy (on my new phone!).  We were wondering if it would be better to go "the old way" that would take us across the James River Bridge or to take 64.  We decided to call the kids to ask them.  Thank You, Lord, for the phone!  They had just been talking hoping we would not try to come the old way because of construction on the bridge and traffic was backed up for miles.
8. When we arrived, we got to see the Legg family again because they had been delayed because of  traffic bringing the girls home from a sleepover.
9. We had a nice laid back weekend because Cindy was doing a garage sale and we hung out at home just spending time together outdoors.
10. You provided great meals and a way for us to help share in a belated birthday for Cindy.
11. I was there to help with dishes and some baking that needed to be done.
12. Through their generosity, You provided a half peck of apples and real maple syrup for us.  These things certainly were not needs, Lord, but were part of the "So much more!"
13. We had a good trip home in beautiful weather with only one place where there was bad traffic.
14. When we arrived home, we found a big box of groceries on our front porch with a note that read "Dear Richard and Timi, Love God" hanging on the front.  Lords, we know this was from You because the things in it were  things no one else would know our preference: Orville's mini bags of popcorn (the only kind Dick really likes), Libby pumpkin, Fruit and Cream Oatmeal (the only kind Dick will eat) Jiffy corn muffin mix (the kind I really like) coffee creamer, Cheerios, instant mashed potatoes, brown sugar, flour, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, peanut butter, a butternut squash, and a can of CASHEWS to boot!  These were part of the "So much more!" Thank You!
15. The sweet adopted daughter that took care of our cat for us even brought Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts for me.
16. When we opened the mail, my check for Christmas Club was there too!
17. Dick struggled physically through the weekend, but gave him times of fun and laughter and most of all company! Thank You, Lord for all of Your gracious gifts to us!

      For those others who may ever read this, in the same way God provided for us, he will provide for you as well.  He is FAITHFUL!