Have you ever found yourself completely broke? Without a dollar to your name, or any money coming in? Our Story Editor Alix shares a powerful modern-day fishes and loaves story of how when he was at the end of his rope - literally down to his last dollar - he prayed to God in thankfulness and received a financial miracle.
“Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.” (John 6:11 NIV)
It was warm, early December afternoon as I walked through the entrance of In-N-Out burger. In less than a few minutes I could be seen exiting those same doors, having found out that I did not have any money in my account and thus could not even buy a hamburger.
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Our friend’s father was diagnosed with cancer during a work trip from Los Angeles to Seoul, South Korea. The unexpected news forced the family to cling onto God tighter than they did before as fear and uncertainty about surgery, chemotherapy, logistics, and finance draped over them. Our friend is in a small group in Los Angeles who has been praying for his situation and by the amazing grace of God, the WitnessLA family was given an update on how God has answered their prayers during this difficult time.
Prayer for responsiveness to surgery and chemo, and for the best possible medical care.
Prayer update: There were concerns that the surgery and chemotherapy would not be effective in battling the cancer given its late discovery. However, my dad’s surgery went extremely well in removing the cancer tumors. His recovery has been great and his chemo sessions are moving along without a hitch. He just received another full diagnosis and the chemo drugs that he’s been receiving seem to be really effective. He hasn’t had bad side effects from is, aside from the usual throwing up and not being able to eat for few days. Although he has lost a lot of weight, 25lbs to date, from this treatment, it’s been a blessing since he was a little heavy. It’s hard for him for maybe one or two days after the treatment but he’s otherwise been his normal self. So all in all, everything is going fantastic.
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Our sister-in-Christ, Phoebe, writes about struggles that none of us are exempt from: financial difficulties and life’s curveballs. Phoebe’s testimony reminds us of the importance of relying on God during our greatest trials and having faith that He will guide us through. God always keeps His promises, and because that, we shall not worry.
“Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? Or, What shall we drink? Or, wherewithal shall be clothed?” Matthew 6:31
The longer I stood there the more anxious I became at the increasing numbers on the display. I was hoping the numbers would stop at any moment. Instead, they continued to climb. Before long I saw the number 5 pop up and I felt weak.
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