I have always been one to give to the homeless if I had extra money to give. I have sometimes given when I didn’t have extra because I always felt like I had more than they had, even if I didn’t have enough to cover my bills. Almost every time I have given money to the homeless they have spoken God’s blessing over me. I usually drive away thinking if God needs to bless anyone, it is them, not me. I couldn’t ever figure that out until today.

Recently I have been struggling financially. The job that I am working at is not giving me enough of a caseload to pay my bills. I was promised I would have a full time position and the job has not provided what was promised. I am putting my feelers out for other opportunities but as I do that, I am searching God for what I am to learn from this.

I have a sense that I am to be thankful for what I do have and not yearn for what I don’t have.
I may not have a well paying job but what I do have is friends and family that are amazing. They help out in whatever way they can. Today I went to Petsmart to buy some food for my animals. A friend of mine had given me some coupons. I spent only 72$ but saved 53$ with all of the coupons and discounts I racked up. I was so excited that I called that friend to thank him. He said he was sorry that he couldn’t do more to help me out. I said,”Are you kidding me? I think that is awesome that I saved 53$!”

As I have gone through this lean financial time I am learning to value the things which can not be bought. I value the wonderful relationship I have with each of my children. I call my parents almost every day to make sure they are alright. I value the friends I have and thank God for each and every dear friend which He has blessed me with. I thank God for my neighbors and I am praying for the new neighbors who will be moving in beside me soon. I thank God that my children are healthy and give to God the difficulties I am facing in my health, believing for healing or financial blessings to address these difficulties.

I have realized that when you don’t have much, every thing that is given to you, to bless you, is huge. When you have a lot nothing really impresses you. Maybe God did need to bless me with understanding of the thankfulness I have felt when I have given money to the homeless. I understand now. I am not homeless but I am struggling and of all things I am thankful for, the greatest is God’s son. His life and salvation are free and He is willing to give it to anyone who believes in Him.