We had to share the story of Flora Brooks. Already, God is providing and preparing each of us to serve the Cuban people. Monday was a HORRIBLE day….then came Tuesday!
Flora Brooks |
“Hey lady,I haven't heard from you in a while. I hope you are doing well!I have to tell you that your note was very timely. Here is why: Since I came back to work from Maturity leave, things have been really slow. In early January, I honestly was wondering how I was going to make my house payments. All I could do was pray about it and hope that things would get better.In February, it got so bad that I was almost 30 days behind on my house payment and groceries were getting paid by credit card! Again, I just kept praying about it, knowing eventually things would have to get better.One night last month, I was trying to see if I had an extra $40 to put in my bank account until I got paid to ensure my outstanding checks wouldn't bounce, when I noticed an envelope in with my junk mail. It was from my old mortgage company. I opened it up and there a letter stating that they had "overcharged" me at my 2006 closing and that they owed me money. In the envelope was a check for not $40, or $400, but $4800! All I could do was cry. I called my mom and she joined in with me. She told me to remember that "God was always on time", and I will never forget it.I asked God that night to please let me know where to gift the extra money I didn't need. I have been waiting almost a month now, and started to feel guilty about not finding something to do with it. I just told God to please show me where he wanted it to go. Which leads me to your email. As soon as I opened it I knew that is where my money was supposed to be. I am so proud of you for going! I still remember going to ATL with Stewartsville back in the day and the smiles on those kids faces.Below is a confirmation of funds needed for your trip. The check should be mailed out this week. Hopefully, this will be "on time" for you as well and I am so glad I got the opportunity to pay it forward.”
As an attachment to her email, Amber included a confirmation of donation. The destination was to Flora Brooks- mission trip to Cuba – Donation amount: $2000. In disbelief, I read the email again, and again, and again. In fact I read it so many times I think I memorized every word. I was in total awe! Barely able to speak, I called my Mom to share the news, and she joined in with me as I cried. Unlike the night before, this cry was not out of frustration, self pity or doubt….this cry was TOTAL joy, humbleness, and love. The Lord taught me a host of lessons through this act of faithfulness and obedience, but none greater than TRUST. TRUST that the Lord will make a way, TRUST that the Lord will keep me safe, TRUST that the Lord will provide our every need, and above all TRUST, TRUST, TRUST.
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When she shared this at our Church, many were in tears! What a great and marvelous on-time God we serve.
Dr. Thomas Marshall
New Hope Baptist Church
Laurinburg, NC.
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