Learning to Trust in God’s Favor
This season has been one of discovery for Jeff and me—one where we’ve come to understand what it truly means for God to be "Daddy" in our lives. A good father provides identity, protection, and provision. While we had a firm grasp on the first two, years of self-reliance had conditioned us to believe that we were solely responsible for our own provision. Learning to trust God in this area has been a journey.
For years, we’ve witnessed God’s favor in our children’s lives. We decided to test the idea that what He does for one, He will do for another. We began praying for favor, but what we truly needed was a clearer understanding of what divine provision looked like for us.
With Jeff’s recent retirement, we considered returning to real estate investing—something we had pursued off and on for years. But every door seemed to close. Frustrated, we finally asked God if we were chasing the wrong thing. The answer was silence. So, we waited.
During this time of waiting, Jeff decided to take a motorcycle refresher course. Near the end of the class, he was instructed to slow his bike to a crawl and make a sharp turn. The bike tipped, and though he managed to jump out of harm’s way, he ruptured his tendon.
Once again, life took an unexpected turn. But looking back, I can see the intricate ways in which God’s favor was woven into our circumstances. We found a podiatrist who immediately directed us to the emergency room, where Jeff was swiftly admitted and scheduled for surgery. Every step of the process was seamless, as if divinely orchestrated.
Weeks later, we received a large hospital bill—along with an application for financial assistance. Jeff filled out the form, but before he could mail it in, he received a text from the hospital. The response left us in awe:
"Your bill has been taken care of. Your account has a zero balance."
No explanation. No conditions. Just complete forgiveness of our debt.
Through this experience, we’ve learned that provision from a loving Father doesn’t always come in the ways we expect—but it always comes.
As for our pursuit of investment opportunities, we have come to realize that it’s all God’s money anyway. Now, instead of striving, we simply watch and listen for where He nudges us and says, "Here… here is where I want you to invest in My Kingdom."
Provision isn’t just about financial security; it’s about trust, obedience, and recognizing that our Father’s plans far exceed our own. And in that, we find true peace.