Over the past few weeks we have been taking donations and helping our one certain special family. They were really down on their luck. They felt like the hit rock bottom. But God led them to Alive Again Pig Roast at Ocean County Park two weeks ago and that's when Kim and I got to sit down with them. They told us their story and their plans. They were going to be homeless in less than a week. Even though it was a really tight time frame, we couldn't let them fail. So it was time for action.
During the first week we helped out with food and hotel bills. Then the father got a job in Princeton and didn't have a car and was going to turn the job down. We said no way! So every morning I got up early, drove to seaside, drove him to Princeton, drove to Matawan to work and then picked him up at Princeton, drove him to seaside and then back home. 16 Hour Days! But God told me this needed to be done. After 3 days of walking around like a zombie, I sat in my office and prayed. "God, why do you have me driving all this way?" I couldn't understand it. Then it dawned on me. I'm asking for God's help but I needed to ask for others help as well. So I called a friend who owned a used car lot and he donated a car to me the next day! I got insurance on the car and happily drove it down to seaside to deliver the car.
In the meantime, we were looking everywhere for a rental. For certain reasons, they couldn't rent because of some issues that arose from the past. So I was losing hope. Not faith. Hope.
But God said to us, "Winter Rental!" and that's where we looked. And sure enough we found a 3 bedroom place that would fit the whole family. One problem, he wanted the full seven months rent and security split into 2 payments. Ughhhhh!!! "God, we are a brand new non profit.....we can't afford this!" But I didn't hear an answer. So I prayed. And Prayed. And just when I thought there was nothing more that could be done, God answered my prayers. A client donated enough money to cover the first required payment. Then gift cards started coming in. Then bedding and clothes. It was amazing.
So last night we called the family and said pack your stuff, we are moving tonight! Pastor Brian and his kids met Kim and I at the apartment last night and we all helped move out of the apartment. We took three cars and drove 2 miles to their new home. I cannot even explain the emotions that were going around the house.
Pastor Brian prayed over the family and blessed the house and then needed to take his kids home before it was too late after helping move the family into their house! Thank you Pastor Brian.....you ROCK!
Kim and I spent time with the family helping them unpack and realized they needed more food. So off to A&P we went and stocked up the house. By the time everything was said and done, we didn't get home until midnight. But it was soooooooooooooooooooooooo worth it. God showed up yesterday. God has shown up everyday for this family and it's amazing. They really deserve the best!
Here's some pics of last night:
Our God is an amazing God! They will be at prayer service tonight praying and worshiping right along side of us at our Tuesday Night Alive Again prayer service. Please continue to pray for this family as their journey with Christ is just starting!
BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY: Luke 12:33
Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
SONG OF THE DAY: Good Morning by Mandisa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Sj6TmSG4w
See ya tonight everyone!
~Scott
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