Day 82 - Praise God!

"Oh give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the people! Sing to Him; Sing praises to Him! Tell of all His wondrous works!" Psalm 105:1-2

I can't believe it! The pay exception went through! And not only that...but I received a $3,000 per year RAISE in addition to the pay exception! Hallelujah!

What a relief.

You know what? If the pay exception hadn't gone through, I would've trusted in God and said to myself, "Well, God doesn't want me here any longer. I will find where He wants me to be." I would've been nervous, sure. But I would've believed that God's ways are higher than my ways, and His thoughts are so much better than my thoughts [plans].

Two hours after I received this fabulous news, another judge's office telephoned to see if I was interested in being their court reporter. Thankfully, I could say, "Not at this time."

I not only have a SECURE job, but I have extra money after my monthly bills are paid. And to show God how happy and grateful and humbled I am, I am going to sponsor an orphan child in another country. And I already know just the child.

Her name is "Gig," short for God Is Good. She lives in Africa, and she's only 3 months old. Her mother, unfortunately, could not take care of her, and she would've been an orphan...except my African friend, Umoh, adopted her from America and is trying to send money over for Gig's care, until such time as Umoh is able to bring Gig to America. Currently, Umoh's aged mother is taking care of Gig on a full-time basis. But they're struggling financially. So I am going to pledge to help this little infant girl by sending money to her for her care.

Praise God...I am completely humbled that I have this opportunity to help. And I am so thrilled to know that God has seen me, God has heard me, and God is guiding me.

Now, I will pass God's kindness on to another...