Matthew 10: 29,31 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. 

Three weeks ago after much prayer we decided to release our precious puppies, our Westie, Iona and our Scottie, Mr. Knightley, to a kennel to put them up for adoption. We struggled as we didn’t really want to let them go but felt it was the right thing to do so we would have the freedom to travel for ministry when called. Last year alone we were away from home overseas for twelve weeks. Although we had a dear neighbor who faithfully cared for them it was a big sacrifice on her part.

Well, three weeks ago almost to the day the dogs were adopted on the day I fell in New York City and broke my hip leading to a hip replacement which has disabled me from traveling for the next  few months. We even tried to get them back to no avail. Had we missed God we questioned our decision?

One of our biggest concern was that they would be separated. Was it too much to hope for that they would be adopted together?Would God move and cause  them to be adopted to the same family? While I was in hospital we got a message from the kennel that a family had adopted them both. We received the news in tears that God would be so gracious!

Several days ago I received the following letter from a “sister” in our church.

“Hi Maggie, I haven’t seen you and your husband for awhile at LCN.  I just wanted to let you know my super sweet neighbors adopted Iona and Mr. Knightley and I recognized them as they walked by my house from your post on facebook!  They look so happy!  A really great family has them.  I also gave Kim your book to read as well! She was sooo excited.  Just thought you’d appreciate knowing where your pups are!  Take care.”

What amazing and incredible news that they were together in such a wonderful family! How awesome that God would use this dear “sister” in church to let us know that they are happy. What were the chances of something like this happening? Needless to say we wept with joy, not just for our dear puppies but that God was able to do abundantly above all we can ask or think as according to Ephesians. If He is willing and able to care for two little puppies how much more will He care for me during this time of my recovery.

As the old gospel song says:

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,

Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heav’n and home,

When Jesus is my portion? My constant Friend is He:

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

CHALLENGE: Be encouraged for no matter your need today, be it small or overwhelming Our Loving Heavenly Papa is interested in every detail of your life!