In control.

August25

I know I told you that I’d be back today with a re-cap from the conference but that was before I remembered that I am scheduled for back-to-back meetings until 9:30 p.m. tonight.

Who’s bringing dinner to the Starlite office? Dominos? Is that you I hear?

So, I’ll be here bright and early tomorrow to tell you all the fun stuff. But first, I have to tell you what just happened here in the office:

I was going through the back-to-school financial donations that had come in while was gone for the weekend and realizing that we’ll need some Major Miracles in order to buy the amount of processed nacho cheese we’ll need. Don’t get me wrong — we’re not hurting financially, but we’re also not receiving the normal amounts of donations which we believe is due to the economy.

I put the donation report away and whispered “I know You’ve got it under control” before heading out to our front lobby to check on something. As I went out there, I noticed that our vase of (fake) flowers that sits on our fireplace mantle was turned the wrong way. I went over to adjust it, and when I did, I noticed that something was tucked in between the flowers.

It was a gift card to Sam’s Club (where we buy our PNC) for a very, very generous amount.

Even more amazing?

On the front of the card, only two things were written:

“To Starlite. From Jesus.”

You do have it in control, don’t You?

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19 Comments to

“In control.”

  1. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 4:48 pm Chatty Kelly Says:

    Oh My Gosh! That is the most beautiful wonderful thing – dare I say, even better than good hair! That had to just make your day and encourage your soul. I know it did mine.

    Thanks for sharing!

    p.s. I tell my kids all the time “God is in control.” Once my older daughter was nervous about testing for her next belt in Tae Kwon Do and starting crying. My then 3 yr old said “God is in control…but she’s still crying.” It was so funny.


  2. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 5:09 pm Molly Says:

    How very, very cool! Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy reading your blog. It is a great encouragement to me!!


  3. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 5:18 pm Jeni Says:

    Okay, that’s just awesome. And now I have goosebumps. :-)


  4. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 5:21 pm Amy Storms Says:

    Oh, WOW! That’s incredible! Thank You, God!


  5. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 5:23 pm Ronnica Says:

    What a blessing!


  6. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 5:27 pm Beth P Says:

    wow! funny how He works!!


  7. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 5:30 pm Jenn @ Casa de Castro Says:

    Financial support for our ministry has slowed as well. But like Starlite, God has Faithful Friend Ministry right in the palm of His hand, and it is SO amazing to watch Him provide.

    Thank you, Jesus, for providing even PNC and for reminding AB (and me) that You are in fact in control!


  8. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 5:45 pm Bethany Says:

    Jesus is awesome! It’s all part of the inheritance! =)

    You are a fabulous heiress m’dear. And not at all boring either. =)


  9. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 7:51 pm Kim Says:

    I love when we get to see God work in “real time”.


  10. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 7:53 pm Brandy T Says:

    How very cool. God is so good.


  11. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 7:53 pm nate Says:

    You sure there wasn’t an apostrophe in Jesus. :p just kidding. That’s awesome.


  12. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 9:25 pm Tammy Says:

    Oh Amy Beth, what a joy you are! Absolutely loved your testimony sweet girl! What a way to put a whoop’in on the enemy!

    Blessings and Hugs,
    tammy


  13. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 10:29 pm Michelle D. Says:

    God is so amazing! That’s awesome! :)


  14. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 10:50 pm trs Says:

    That made me cry out loud!


  15. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 10:56 pm Kelli Says:

    That just gave me chills! How awesome! He is so good!!


  16. Avatar August 25th, 2008 at 10:58 pm Shara Says:

    That is awesome!! Wonderful news!


  17. Avatar August 26th, 2008 at 10:29 am Michelle Says:

    Goosebumps!


  18. Avatar August 27th, 2008 at 9:17 pm Kelly @ Love Well Says:

    Now that’s the God I know. I’ve been smiling from ear to ear over this story, AB. This needs to go in your encouragement file.


  19. Avatar August 28th, 2008 at 12:05 am Donna Says:

    I love stories like this… what a tesimony to his faithfulness in such tangible ways. Praise Him!