Wednesday Warm Fuzzies 2

A family exited the program early due to earning enough income to maintain their monthly expenses without help. The mother is experiencing and has been experiencing many health problems, but she is thanking God they are able to provide for the needs of their family without assistance.

The husband of one of our families has just gotten out of jail. The wife has a seven year old at home. Their faith has sustained them, even as the mother had surgery and was unable to work for a few weeks. We had a sweet prayer time at their first case management meeting praying for a job for her husband and thanking God for this provision for their rent. You can really see the joy of the Lord in them.

A mother in our program has two children and one was only a month old when she came in. Her husband had been working, but his hours were cut. He got a new job, but they needed help getting caught up. This family was very grateful for the help. They moved to Texas recently and are experiencing some southern hospitality along with the prayers on their behalf. This is a young family just starting out that needed a helping hand that we were able to give.

One of our ladies was at her wits end when she came in. She has been experiencing depression while her life had been going downhill. She had just been hired at a resale store, but did not start work soon enough to pay her rent and back rent. She was so grateful for the chance to succeed at her new job. She and her son are going to be able to stay in their home this Christmas because of our help.

I had the opportunity to have an extended interaction with a client, a single, homeless mother of three who was fleeing domestic violence. Despite a mountain of challenges, I found she was able to encourage me through the joy and peace she had via a personal relationship with Jesus. Much concrete aid was rendered, though the tone of interaction with her blessed my heart more than anything else.

A woman came via one of our partner churches who ultimately was unable to obtain monetary assistance due to ZIP ineligibility. Regardless, I was able to spend a great deal of time with her, praying with her, and ministering to her. She had such an upbeat, positive attitude. In my experience, such an attitude amidst circumstantial stressors is evidence to the habitation of Jesus in her heart. By Holy Spirit empowerment, we both parted ways “glowing.”

We had the privilege of serving a woman in her sixties who needed items for a baby. This godly woman was raising two great grandchildren under the age of 2. In addition to these children, she had two older grandchildren living with her. She was so pleased to get assistance with a few items she needed for the children.

We have been blessed to have another woman volunteer with us that loves the Lord and has a gift of ministry. We were able to help her with a few groceries. It is a privilege to serve her!

We were able to help a man living in his truck with some groceries and a pair of jeans. Needing so much, he only asked for so little. He was going to start a job the following day. More than just meeting his physical needs, he has felt the love of the Lord in his life.