Big Answer to Prayer
By Len on Feb 10, 2012 in Prayer Updates
While talking with a hospice patient a few months ago I shared, “God knows the desires of our hearts & occasionally He answers the prayers of our hearts, even when we don’t utter them.” I said this because something happened in her life that she was thrilled for but honestly didn’t have the nerve to pray about it because it seemed so crazy.
I think God heard the prayer of her heart though she never said it with her lips. Yesterday, God answered a prayer of my heart and the prayers of many of you but in a way that we could not have imagined. I was able to give my two week notice to Sears today. I have been very grateful for my job with Sears because it’s helped our family for over a year but working there meant I couldn’t work on ministry things.
My last day at Sears is a result of the hospice I work for, needing to have me be “on call”. I still only work 13-20 hours a week at the hospice but now I’ll be paid a certain amount per day to be available when I’m not in the office. This amount, over the month, is more than what I’ve been making at Sears with the end of the holiday season and having less hours per week.
The best part is it’ll free up 40-60 hours per month for me to work on more things for the National Network of Youth Ministries and Simply Soul Care.
It start’s March 1.
Thanks for all of your prayers for us through this season.
Len!
That is Awesome Sauce. Congratulations and good luck in all those endeavors.
Dustin Dick | Feb 10, 2012 | Reply
VERY cool!!
Sara | Feb 10, 2012 | Reply
Great News Len!
Phil Bell | Feb 10, 2012 | Reply
So glad to hear my man! Serve well!
Jeremy Smith | Feb 10, 2012 | Reply
Awesome! That is good news. I look forward to seeing the difference this makes for you and yours.
Cindy Rauser | Feb 10, 2012 | Reply
Awesome news! It is great to see how God is being faithful in your life!
Jasper | Feb 10, 2012 | Reply
So Sweet!!!!!
ken | Feb 10, 2012 | Reply
Len,
I like your attitude of appreciation for Sears.
This morning I was reading another blog by another brother. The negative comments about the job inclluded the name of the company. I thought it was a poor way to express who we are as followers of Christ.
Glad God Answered your prayer.
Watchman Nee wrote:
“Is it true that we ought to live a selfless life? The answer is yes, in practice. Along side of this truth how much more in our prayers?” I was reminded that I am living somewhat of a selfless life but in my prayers I often turn to my needs.
The true meaning of prayer is for the one who prays to pray for the fullfillment of the will of the one to whom he prays. Prayer is the occasion wherein to express our desire for God’s will. Prayer means that our will is standing on God’s side. Aside from this, there is no such thing as prayer.
God initiated prayer comes from people who spend time with God. This person allows his will to enter into GOD’S WILL, his thoughts enter into GOD’S THOUGHTS. Are you burdened by the death of even one man? If a soul dies and it disturbs you, you will know that God’s heart has become yours. Are you burdened by one of God’s children who fall into sin? That is God’s heart. (paraphrased)
Thanks for your service to the Body.
Derek Ross | Feb 10, 2012 | Reply
Blessings and grace to you. This is such positive news. Go get ‘em. Woof!
Sean Buvala | Feb 11, 2012 | Reply
Great news Len. Glad to hear it
LJ | Feb 13, 2012 | Reply
Awesome news, Len!
Clint | Feb 20, 2012 | Reply
Len, it’s awesome to see how God used your advice to this friend to be the very way He surprised you with the Hospice job….only God could do that! We praise HIM for the answer to our prayers for you.
Toni Fleischmann | Feb 24, 2012 | Reply
Good stuff!
Mykel | Mar 10, 2012 | Reply
Hi Len! Great news about your call. God does provide for us in the “little things” that turn into big blessings.
Andi | Mar 10, 2012 | Reply