He Will Hear Me

I was exhausted. After I had worked hard all year, December had arrived. I needed to keep working to meet my commitments, but all I wanted was to take a break. It would be impossible, though, because I had no savings.

As a self-employed person, I did not receive paid vacations nor a thirteenth check that many others received. I was doing God’s work—selling subscriptions to Seventh-day Adventist magazines. That night, I opened my heart to God.

I told Him about my work, how I had dedicated myself to serving Him—and my longing to be able to take the month of December as a vacation.

I also asked Him if He would provide enough money for me to cover my salary for the month—and enough for a thirteenth check. Then I told Him that I did not want the money to come from a large sale. I wanted Him to work a miracle and supply the funds without my having to work for it. I spent much time in prayer and cried and wept before God.

It might sound like I was being too bold, but that is the prayer I believed God had placed on my heart. I needed to rest and not work because I was so exhausted.

The next morning, a neighbor who had recently moved in knocked on my door.

It was only eight o’clock. I was surprised because we had not yet had a chance to become friends. She asked, “You have a beach house, don’t you?” I am not sure how she knew, for I had never mentioned it to her. “Yes,” I replied. “I would like to rent it for a year. I can pay you in cash. Just let me know how much.” The rent came to the exact amount I had just prayed for! I would have a month to rest, and I had not had to work for it.

God promptly answered my prayer—even though it had felt so bold.

Oh, my friends, we have no idea how much God wants to bless us in all areas of our life. He is just waiting for us to believe in His power and cry out to Him.

What prayer is He placing on your heart today?

Isabel Cristina de Almeida