It's our new billboard for the Matthew Project. But for me, it's so much more...
You see, I've prayed for this billboard, in this spot for over two years. I was told financially, the project couldn't afford it yet. But I did not give up. I believed that this sign was supposed to be here. So I did the only thing I knew to do...PRAY!
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.~Philippians 4:6
It wasn't something I prayed for everyday, but it was something I prayed for faithfully. And God answered in a mighty way. HE provided this billboard at a cost the project can afford. HE put the right people in place to make it happen. When I drive by it, I am still amazed at how HE answered my prayer. On my own I was powerless to make this happen. But with God...
ALL things are possible!~Matthew 19:26
What are you facing right now? What situation seems impossible for you? You might be small in comparison to the problem, but God isn't. I encourage you to pray, faithfully, believing that God will answer.
Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.~John 16:24
My billboard
story might seem silly to you. To me it's prove of God's greatness. I
wanted this to happen so desperately for our ministry. I wanted our message in
this location, where parent's will see it taking their kids to school. I
wanted people to remember Matthew's accident and be cautious with their
kids. And I trusted God to make it happen. HE did, in HIS perfect
timing!
Did I mention that the same week this went up, Matthew's story received it's first national press coverage??? Yes indeed, our story is featured in May's issue of Parent's Magazine in an article on gun safety. See what I mean about God's perfect timing? I did this interview in 2011. It was printed when God knew the time was right.
I believe in the work Chip and I are doing in Matthew's memory. I also believe God is in control of it. Without HIM, little bitty me is powerless. With my great BIG God...great things are happening!
Praise God from whom all blessing flow!
