Tap Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 (edited) Last week I felt a very strange compulsion. We are really broke right now, but I could not get it out of my head to give some money to my friends' daughter. The friends are the pastor at church and his wife, and the daughter is a young adult who lives overseas. I have met the daughter, once or twice, but if anything, it was simply an introduction....we have never had a conversation and I wouldn't recognize her if I saw her. I do not attend church service at this church (that I why I call them friends) but my kids do a lot with their youth group and my son attends there. It was the oddest thing. I was out doing errands and just had this overwhelming feeling that I needed to get this money to the family. I left my errands, came home, got the cash (literally my last $100 of spending money for the next two months) and drove to the church. The wife works in the office and the pastor is also the principal of the school. I knew one of them would be there. When I got there, there was no one in sight. Both the church office and school office were empty. I decided I was being silly and was going to leave. Anther person came in who I didn't know and that delayed me a bit longer. (I still have no idea who this person was) I finally drove away. As I was leaving, I passed the wife in an intersection. I turned around and followed her back to the church. I talked to her for a few moments with idle chit chat and then asked about her oldest daughter. She said that they hadn't talked in a while but as far as she knew everything was fine. I got so choked up, I just gave her the money, told her it was for he oldest and that I couldn't explain why. I had to leave, I was so choked up. Seriously, I was so completely overwhelmed with emotion, that I could hardly speak! Later, I finally regained my ability to talk (LOL) and I called the wife to tell her that I just had this overwhelming feeling that her daughter needed the money. I told her that I had no idea if it was for a basic like food, or if it was for a luxury that would lead her on her walk in life. All I knew was that it was very important for her journey with Christ. And I was certain that the mom would know when the daughter needed it. FFWD to today. The wife called me. The same night that I gave the wife the money, the dd called her out of the blue. Over the course of the conversation the mom found out that the dd was short on the money to pay for paperwork, to stay in the country she is visiting. :001_smile: The wife said that the daughter couldn't believe that the mom had the money for her. The dd kept saying "but I don't even know her, I don't even know her!" Over and over. LOL No one knew that the daughter needed the money and there is no way the daughter knew about $100. I really felt so strongly that the mom would know when the daughter would need the money..... but I didn't expect that it would be less than 6 hours later! The funny thing for me, is that I haven't even missed the money. I would normally be so worried about not having the cash set aside...but for some reason...I just feel a huge sense of peace, knowing this girl will be safe to continue on her path. Edited June 8, 2012 by Tap, tap, tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindyD Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Last week I felt a very strange compulsion. We are really broke right now, but I could not get it out of my head to give some money to my friends' daughter. The friends are the pastor at church and his wife, and the daughter is a young adult who lives overseas. I have met the daughter, once or twice, but if anything, it was simply an introduction....we have never had a conversation and I wouldn't recognize her if I saw her. I do not attend church service at this church (that I why I call them friends) but my kids do a lot with their youth group and my son attends there. It was the oddest thing. I was out doing errands and just had this overwhelming feeling that I needed to get this money to the family. I left my errands, came home, got the cash (literally my last $100 of spending money for the next two months) and drove to the church. The wife works in the office and the pastor is also the principal of the school. I knew one of them would be there. When I got there, there was no one in sight. Both the church office and school office were empty. I decided I was being silly and was going to leave. Anther person came in who I didn't know and that delayed me a bit longer. (I still have no idea who this person was) I finally drove away. As I was leaving, I passed the wife in an intersection. I turned around and followed her back to the church. I talked to her for a few moments with idle chit chat and then asked about her oldest daughter. She said that they hadn't talked in a while but as far as she knew everything was fine. I got so choked up, I just gave her the money, told her it was for he oldest and that I couldn't explain why. I had to leave, I was so choked up. Seriously, I was so completely overwhelmed with emotion, that I could hardly speak! Later, I finally regained my ability to talk (LOL) and I called the wife to tell her that I just had this overwhelming feeling that her daughter needed the money. I told her that I had no idea if it was for a basic like food, or if it was for a luxury that would lead her on her walk in life. All I knew was that it was very important for her journey with Christ. And I was certain that the mom would know when the daughter needed it. FFWD to today. The wife called me. The same night that I gave the wife the money, the dd called her out of the blue. Over the course of the conversation the mom found out that the dd was short on the money to pay for paperwork, to stay in the country she is visiting. :001_smile: The wife said that the daughter couldn't believe that the mom had the money for her. The dd kept saying "but I don't even know her, I don't even know her!" Over and over. LOL No one knew that the daughter needed the money and there is no way the daughter knew about $100. I really felt so strongly that the mom would know when the daughter would need the money..... but I didn't expect that it would be less than 6 hours later! The funny thing for me, is that I haven't even missed the money. I would normally be so worried about not having the cash set aside...but for some reason...I just feel a huge sense of peace, knowing this girl will be safe to continue on her path. :grouphug::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 That's really cool. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Wow! As my kids would say,"cool beans!". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma H Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 That is one of those REALLY cool stories. Thank you for sharing!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thanks for sharing! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thanks for sharing your story! You are feeling the blessings from blessing others. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Very good that you did as you were led.... and that you were able to hear of how it was spent so well!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I needed a good warm & fuzzy story like that today! Thanks for sharing!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thank you for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Wow! Love the way He works. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 My best friend and I call these "God Things." I love God Things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Our God is an awesome God!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 That gave me goosebumps! I love when the Lord works in such visible ways! Thanks for sharing! (and good for you for heeding the call!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 goose bumps :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy in Australia Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Beautiful! Thank you for sharing :grouphug: Stories like this are such an encouragement to listen to His voice :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmvaughan4 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thank you for sharing that wonderful story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I love how God uses us for His work, how wonderful that you have learned to listen so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susann Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 In our house we'd say it's a "God Thing". What a blessing for her and you that you listened and were able to provide!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Great story. Thanks for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 That is awesome! Thank you for sharing this! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 That is incredible! How wonderful that you were willing to listen and obey without knowing the need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Wow! That is so cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bbj Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Amazing!! Thanks for sharing. Vickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WistfulRidge Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 That is one of those REALLY cool stories. Thank you for sharing!:001_smile: :iagree: I just love stories like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 May G-d give to you as you gave so easily to someone you didn't even know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 That is wonderful! May you be blessed as well when you need it most. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyrjoy Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thank you soooo much for sharing. What a wonderful wonderful blessing and way God used you. Beautiful. Made me cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Glory to God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 :grouphug: Reading your story gave me chills. I think it's wonderful that you listened to that "overwhelming feeling" - many don't. :) I don't, always. Thank you for the reminder to be obedient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 That's a wonderful story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the4Rs Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thank you for sharing! I love stories like that...they show us how obedience is such a blessing...and how our heavenly Father loves to work through his people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Wow! God used you for sure! Awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tomandlorih Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Wow! Needed to hear that today.. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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