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God’s Blessings by Leah Hadder
I
remember gripping the steering wheel driving down the
The Lord takes care of His children. He knows our every
road headed to see Paul. The food was in my front seat.
need, and sometimes He will use us as vessels to help others
I did not know why I felt such urgency to get to Paul’s
in need, whether we realize it or not. I can openly admit
workplace, but I drove, and drove in faith. I had not seen
that I thought it was strange for God to tell me to go visit
Paul for days. Why did I need to visit Paul? Was something
someone who I had not spoken with in a while, but I knew
wrong? I was eager to witness what the Holy Spirit was up
to listen and obey His command.
to for the day. After a short drive I arrived at my destination and
God’s Word tells us in Psalm 37:25, “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous
quickly grabbed the lunch box. Through the glass door I could see Paul talking with a coworker. When I opened the door, they turned around with happy but confused faces wondering why I was standing in the doorway, in the middle of the day, holding a big box. “We had some leftover food from our meeting earlier,” I said. “I wanted to drop by to see if you all would like some of this food for your lunches.” Immediately, they both excitedly grinned. After one grabbed the box, I headed out the door. Walking to my vehicle, I thought the whole
forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.” I can share about
situation was an odd experience, though was pleased with
many instances when God has sent people to bless me in
my “good act of the day,” and went on home.
times of need, lack, or with an answered prayer. I have seen
Days had passed, but the significance of the act did not.
others trust God when it seemed like God was absent, and
Later I heard that the little lunch donation had made a huge
He came through with a financial breakthrough, a child
impact on Paul. Paul did not have enough lunch for the day
conceived, a scholarship awarded or a loud cheer exclaiming
and was very hungry. He had said a quick prayer asking
“She is cancer free!”
He heard the business door open, and there I stood, smiling with a box of food.
20 // November 2020
Let Him guide. Watch Him provide. May He bless you and use you for the Kingdom today. About The Author
God to help him make it through the shift. After he prayed,
Leah Hadder is a nationally recognized pageant queen, business owner, and speaker. She resides in Cleveland, Tennessee, and enjoys attending Living Word Church. Contact Leah at www.leahhadder.org.
