Giving hope

I am fairly sure that you are aware of the tremendous needs of people that are all around us. For many people the prospect of ever rising above their challenges seems overwhelming and may even appear to be impossible. If we can offer them some kind of hope then their whole demeanor and attitude changes.

Earlier this week we became aware of another family in need. It is a mother of three that came out of a messy separation and they were in need of most everything including food and furniture. When it came to furniture they needed beds, end tables, dresser drawers just to name a few things. Thanks to the blessing of God we were able to supply all those needs, including three beds. It was wonderful to place some hope back in this family.

You may be wondering where these supplies come from. The answer is various sources. One of those sources was very unique. Through Kijiji, which is an online classified ads web site. We contacted a lady who was moving back home after graduating from university. She invited us to come over and pick up some of the free things she had available. Once she learned what Boaz was all about she invited us back on three different occasions to pick up things. This included beds, end tables, dressers, kitchen table, shelves and much more.

I love how God supplies our needs in very creative ways. It seems like before we are ever made aware of a need, that God has a solution in mind. You see it really isn't us that gives people hope, it is God giving people hope through us. God is good, actually God is great. He gives me hope everyday!