GOD doing only what GOD can do.....

About a month ago we were in a position were we knew we would need to do more fundraising. We tossed ideas around then started planning a trivia night/silent auction. In the beginning we thought we would be lucky to have five tables show up.  Seemed like everyone interested had other plans. For those that know me well, I was freaking out!! I was and am finding it challenging to keep up with my family and extra shifts at work. Again, I found myself trying to do this on my own. The Holy Spirit was working on my heart. I had to surrender the whole event over to the Lord. I prayed asking for him to guide me and to strategically piece it all together only the way he could. Matthew 7:7 states, 
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."  

One door after another door was opened and God provided the people to help and to attend the event. The night turned out better than we could of expected. We had a total of 15 tables attend, which was about 140 people. All of which, had extremely generous and giving hearts. God stepped in and SHOWED OFF in a BIG WAY! We raised $5,700 that night!!! Besides bringing tears of joy and gratitude to my eyes, that money means that we are nearly fully funded for this adoption. We have about $2,000 left. God's faithfulness has been through this entire journey. On paper there was no way that we could of pulled all this off to adopt two children. We have had front row seats to watch only what God can do. This opportunity has grown our faith tremendously and realize what it means to fully trust in God's plan. When God calls us to do something and we step out in obedience and faith, He provides every need. 

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9

"And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him" Hebrews 11:6

We now wait on the Lord to put the pieces together to bring those precious children home to us.