Contract Time revisited

[Greg]

I can hardly believe that a year ago, the strike was just starting. I was pondering the effect it had on my life and decided I needed to write it out.
One year ago I was in debt, had no money, and was late on pretty much all of my bills. It's funny, when the strike happened I was in disbelief. We found ourselves getting food from the food bank we volunteer at. I was making $150 a week strike pay, after the 4th week had passed, nothing until then!
It's very cool to look back on. The Lord provided for my family in ways I still am learning. We got to spend basically 2 months together. We cut out a few things we didn't need. But you know what? Everytime there was a true need, it was met. I ended the strike current on everything, out of debt, and with a little savings. There's no way that's possible, you can write it out on paper, make charts, or graphs.... anyway YOU add it, it don't add up. But! The Lord can do anything, and through Him all things are possible!
I don't know how those that don't have the Lord made it through. I could have never done it. There was a complete sense of calm during the whole thing. I didn't have any idea where the food or money were going to come from, but I knew it was going to.
During that time I also got a part time job. It was the most fun I've had a job in my adult life! It wasn't a job, it was fun! Most people couldn't find part time work, because as soon as people found out who we worked for they wouldn't even talk to you. This job was a gift and I knew it!
I can't say I want to go through another one, but if it happens... I'll never have to face it alone, He's always there, always ready to hold our hand, if we let Him. We just need to put our faith in the Lord.

As always,
Please know, I'm praying for all who read this...

[Larry]

It was a privilege to share in what the Lord was doing in your life through your blogs and posts. Thank you so much for your testimony.