Relief

Yesterday afternoon, I sent this email out to a few people:

Hi all,
I wanted to send this prayer request out to a few of you.  Would you join us in praying for the XX family?

This morning, we found out that the XX family is being evicted from the apartments because they are behind on their rent.

We love this family and they are very involved in the GH.  Mom is a very active member of our Parent Action Team.  XX is on LIT and goes to R4 and Oasis (and is mentored by XX).  XX, XX, and XX go to Evergreen.  Younger sister XX comes to PAT meetings with her mom.  They are a huge part of the GH. 

Neither parent has a job right now.  And, they have no where to go (no family to take them in).  The social worker at SMHA is looking for a shelter that has room for them.  I believe they will be moving in about a week. 

Please pray for this family.  Pray for the kids as they go through this transition.  Pray that we can stay connected with them.  Pray for God's provision.  And God's wisdom.  And that they would know Him during this time. 

We all feel helpless and not sure how to help this family.  Hard to picture all those precious girls in a shelter.  ):
Kacie

You know what happened today?

This is what happened:

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had.  With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.  Acts 4:32-35

Less than 24 hours after making this need known to a handful of people, this family's debt was paid.  Their eviction has been stopped!

I am so blessed and humbled by the family that stepped forward to selflessly give of their own possessions to share with a family in need. 

I saw Jesus today.  He looked just like you and me.  He gave all he had to so that there were "no needy persons among them." 

Sometimes, help has to start with Relief.  When there is a gaping wound, the bleeding must first be stopped.  Rehabilitation and Development come later.  Today, we needed Relief.

And God provided Relief.