Bigger than food and shelter

I pray you’ll face financial hardship— and see how God is after something bigger than food and shelter.

It takes us all a long time to be able to look into our past days and see that God uses financial strife to bring us to Him and remind us that we are not our own masters.  Financial hardships are a big stressor in todays lives.  Our family has learned so much from losing a house and our pride to loving the radical and strange path God has us on.  Ten years ago if you would have told me I was broke I would have laughed at you.  Five years ago if you would have told me I would quit my job, live in a RV and homeschooled my children I would have been hysterical.  But God, he has such a great sense of humor.  He said, 'Oh yeah, you are going to do this because I am the Master and I have something that you need!'  Ten years ago I wasn't just broke, I was broken.  And I had no idea how awesome my life was going to get!  All I need to do is look to God and with all my being put my trust in him.  I know that He has the best plan for me and I want my children to know this too.
Today I want our children to learn at an early age that ALL blessings come from God and it is our place to seek Him first, not the blessings, and He will take care of us!