A Rain of Faithfulness

     I just really wanted to share how faithful God has been to me and what a faith booster it has been.  So, financially the past two months have been a bit of a struggle and for a while it was really disheartening. I would receive money for babysitting or from supporters back home and it would be enough to get me to the next point of income. It caused me to be extra cautious on what I would get food wise or where I would go. The initial amount would first be used towards bills, or, if none, food for the week and travel for ministries I am involved with. There were several times where I would run out and hours or even minuted before I needed money again I would receive again enough to last within a week's time.
     At first, my reaction was, "God, why is it always so little? Why is it that it only gets me to the next point? Why aren't you providing for me?" Then, one morning, I rethought it through. When I would receive income, it was always just what I need for that period of time and, every time I was without, I was constantly praying and confessing my worries to God and peace would come as would the finance, whether the next day or within minutes of the prayer. As I've heard people say, the situation had me on my knees more. What I finally realized that God was and is teaching me was that He is faithful, and, that He hears each prayer that I bring to Him.
     My favorite testimony so far is this(it's actually two in one):
     For a while now I have been praying for supporters not only back home in the states but more specifically for people here in Japan to support me. I didn't know who they would be or how I would meet them, but I felt that God was wanting me to pray and believe for them.  This past Saturday I was meeting with a friend for a session in English to help her practice. I had just enough money to get me to the station where I was to meet her and I was unsure what I was going to do about getting to one of the ministries I work with after our meeting much less how I was going to get home after that. I prayed while I was on the train and told God that I trusted Him, that I knew He would provide, and I thanked Him for all the provision He had already supplied.  I met with my friend and we sat down to chat. While we were talking she told me that she wanted to be a support to me and just spend time with me. In my head, I registered the support as being an encouragement for me and to be there for me to talk to. I was thankful and we continued to talk for a while. During one of the pauses in-between topics the following conversation took place:
Silence.
   "So how do you want me to do that?" Confused I looked at her with my brows together and head tilted.
   "Do what?" She smiled also looking a bit confused and then she replied.
   "Support you." I stared at her for a moment, what she said not quite clicking in my head. I ran through our conversation again and then it hit me. She means support me financially! My mouth hung a bit open as I tried to think of a response. She smiled again, waiting.
    After figuring out the best method she gave me her support for this month and I thanked her. I was amazed at God's faithfulness and a bit overwhelmed by it too and managed to just barely keep myself from crying. I had enough again to last me through the week-testimony one- and I had gained a supporter here in Japan-testimony two-.
     There are times when I doubt or my worries seem so great that I think, "What do I do? How can I do this by myself?" But it's testimonies like this, whether my own or other peoples', that restore my faith and remind me to submit all things to Him, no matter how big or small.
Philippians 4:6-7
     "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."