This really isn't my story - but it's too good not to share.
We are in process of adopting a 9 yr old boy from China. We decided that it would make his transition easier by taking our oldest (JA) son along with us. However, we didn't feel that it was appropriate to just "give" him the trip. We want our kids to learn the value of a dollar and learn about hard work. So, we told JA that he had to earn half of the airfare for his trip. At the time I was checking, airfare was close to $2000 per person (I know, I nearly fainted) so we gave him a goal of $1000. We told him that whatever was leftover from half of the airfare was his to keep and use however he saw fit.
After a month or two of working hard, we also told him that he needed to tithe from his earnings. He was a little bummed at this, thinking of all the effort/work that would be required to earn this much money. When I asked him if he trusted God to provide the $1000 he said "Yes." I then asked him if he trusted God to provide him $1100, he thought about it and said "Yes". He then willingly took 10% of what he had already and gave it to church. I was very proud of him.
He has continued to work diligently to earn his money and so far he has earned $750 towards his trip. Today, I had someone who knows our family talk to me and ask about how JA's China fund was going. I told them how much he has and what his goal is.
They then offered to give JA the remaining $250!!! I was shocked and dumbfounded. God has certainly chosen to bless our family in amazing ways. (Even when He is trying to teach me a lesson about patience!)
So, to remember this wonderful gift I will place a dollar bill in our memorial box.
Thank you God - and thank you dear benefactor!
1 comment:
that is super cool!
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