God is always working it out!

Ok, so I am just going to be completely transparent. I overwithdrew my bank account last week. Luckily, I am taking and implementing Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace class... so I had cash on hand. I took some cash to the bank and could have never imagined or planned the events which took place. BUT my Heavenly Father who adores me, who knows what I need and when I need it... orchastrated something pretty spectacular!

The sweet lil lady behind the desk asked how my day was going and I couldn't help but mention my regrets for overwithdrawing my account. {Dave Ramsey would have preferred for me to apologize. And now that I think about it, I chose to go in the bank to own up to my behavior, versus taking the easy way out and using the drive-thru window.} She asked if I was interested in an "overwithdrawal protection" plan or something along those lines, I said, "Yes". So she sent me into one of those small rooms for a lady to tell me about my options.

Well, about 40 minutes later, I was walking outta that office on cloud 9!
At first I was on the defense in case she tried selling me something- ya know. Then I was getting lost and confused trying to keep up with what each option offered! I side stepped all of that when I told her I'd be back to set up a savings account (which would provide a safety net in case overwithdrawal happens- which it will not) as soon as my tax refund comes. While this sweet woman was informing me about options, she asked where I work. I let her know I am a campus minister at ECU... but am still raising support. So we got to talking. There were several moments when I wondered if I was keeping her from doing something work related... but was grateful for her time! Once the phone rang, I asked if she needed to take it- but she didn't. Her son called her cell, and she'd forgotten to turn off the ringer. I think the ringer was that "Boom boom clap" song, and I said, "go ahead girl"... kinda forgot where I was. I had obviously gotten quite comfortable. She'd mentioned church, so I asked where she goes. To make a long story short, I am going to church with her this Sunday so she can introduce me to her pastor and other folks. She's been going there her entire life. She told me several testimonies of missionaries who have dropped almost everything to follow Christ's call on their lives! THIS IS WHEN I REALIZED GOD USED MY OVERWIHDRAWN BANK ACCOUNT TO POSITION ME FOR A HUGE BLESSING OF ENCOURAGEMENT. He knew I needed to hear these testiments of His faithfulness. Six years ago her church gave $6,000 to missionaries. Last year they gave $40,000. She and I were both getting "goose bumps" as we told about God's glory!

Whewy am I glad I didn't go through the drive-thru window!
Oh... and I fogot, the bank gave me back $8 of the $35 penalty. Pretty cool stuff!