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My Oil Jar

In 1 Kings 17, there is a story about a widow who only had a little bit of oil. In summary, she chose to bless others and the oil jar never ran dry.

During this COVID-19 season, I have had an oil jar.

I have struggled with jobs and have financially questioned so many times how I would make it. But God.

There is literally no other explanation than God. For many months, I have sat here and done the math and been like, "No way am I going to be able to do this." In case anyone didn't know, adulting is expensive. Bills come COVID-19 or not. But God.

Not only have I made it so far. I have all I want, need and desire. I have more than I started with prior to COVID-19. Which mathematically makes no sense. This should have ruined me. This should have emptied my resources. I shouldn't be so well off after this financial hit. But God.

And I swear the only explanation is God. Like really.

Some might call it good planning but no one planned for this. Some might call it savings but you don't build savings with no job. Some might claim coincidence when someone called out of the blue to ask if they could buy me groceries at the exact moment I was fretting, I say there's no such thing. And I have a hundred other examples.

I have literally been blessed and been able to bless far more than anyone could imagine during this season. Because of God.

My oil jar hasn't run dry. I am grateful. I am held by the Father. He is my provider and sustainer.

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