My mobile rings more frequently nowadays and the everytime it does, it reminds me of how good God is. He is the Great Provider.
Uprooting ourselves from our comfort zones back in Manila to transfer and settle here in Sydney was a big risk to us. After landing in the Land Down Under, we soon found ourselves struggling and back at square one, especially in terms of our finances. But my parents, particularly my Mom, has always told me not to worry too much, especially in terms of finances, because God will provide. And He does.
At first it was quite hard to do it, let us admit it, saying it is way much easier than doing it, especially for moms like me. But the past few months, I have started embracing it and soon found myself not worrying too much like the way I used to. What happened along the way? Well, during my quiet times I get to reflect our family's journey since we have arrived here and looking at the past year and 5 months, I can actually say that financial help does come in during the times that we need it the most.
What am I talking about? There are a lot of instances and I cannot enumerate all of it here but I would mention a couple or two. When my parents came here for a visit last April and May, I was a bit worried of what to spend for them when they get here. Our savings were a bit depleted when we moved out from my brother's house. Of course, while they are here, we will be having long-drives and it is but natural that a daughter would be buying some things her parents love, while they are on vacation. Worry wart. Alvin's salary then was just enough for our weeky budget. But when my parents got here, I got a lot of casual calls and I was able to get extra money to spend on our trips and for the things I bought for them.
Now, when Alvin's parents were about to go here for a visit, we were again a bit worried. But we soon found ourselves having the extras not only from my casual work but also from Alvin's new job. To make it simpler, when we really need it, the blessings really come, sometimes in the most unexpected ways!
The past experiences have taught me to trust more and worry less. I am still working at that but I think I'm improving on entrusting everything to the Great Provider.
