God's Amazing Provision

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We had Servolution two weeks ago, that was our missions trip to our own town and surrounding areas. We got to help out some at a ministry based in Dallas called Care Center Ministries and it was such a blessing to help them out. One day, we got to help out with The Basket, where we gave a box full of food to each family that came in.

Each box was filled to the brim with canned foods, breads, and other donated items. And each box also received a goodie on top- some got mashed potatoes, others had cake, and still more had pizza boxes.

Kerri and I were carrying out one with a pizza box on top to someone's car when we overheard a woman nearby. She was talking to a guy beside her as she said, "When I get some money, I'm gonna buy my kids a pizza- straight from the store."

I was struck by the layers of meaning that statement had. How often do we take for granted a simple box of pizza? We have so much going for us, and too often we forget to thank God for each little thing. Instead, like our consumer-driven culture, we choose to complain about all that we don't have.

Anyway, this was such a testimony to me of God's provision and just how great He was. That simple statement was what taught me the most on this missions trip. It's amazing how you hear God's voice most clearly when you're doing His will.

Have a blessed day!