In January, Pastor Prince shared the church’s vision, The Third Day. He encouraged us to expect more grace, favor, and intensified blessings this year. I received that message with faith and affirmation, declaring, “I believe and receive it for my life!”

However, the year did not start out as I had anticipated. It seemed I was experiencing the opposite of what the vision promised—more stress, anxiety, and worry. During this time, I remembered hearing a message about David in 1 Samuel 30:6—“But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.”

I also reminded myself that my Abba Father is a good God who desires good things for me. I chose to prioritize my time with the Lord, and I began to witness significant breakthroughs. It was astonishing to see the things I was speaking to my Abba Father about in secret began to come to pass, often exceeding my expectations.

At the start of the year, the Lord placed a desire in my heart to look for a house. I had never truly wanted to rent a house before, but the longing was very strong. As my lease was nearing its end, I began researching homes in my area. However, the housing market did not fit within my budget.

As a teacher, I was not earning 3 times the rent required for these homes. Then our pastor at Grace Revolution Church preached a message about his experience in trusting God to purchase a home and how God exceeded his expectations. This strengthened my hope, and I reminded myself that I serve a good God who wants good things for me.

At one point, I told Him that I simply didn’t make enough money or have enough savings to move into a home I desired, especially since I had specific expectations. Yet, in that moment, I felt peace and reassurance that He would take care of it. I reminded myself of His goodness and faithfulness many times before. My job was to wait patiently and trust, just as Psalm 46:10 says: “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Eventually, I identified a location where I was interested in moving to, and I began applying for jobs. I was fortunate to be offered 3 interviews, and all three resulted in job offers, something I had never experienced before. I had a choice to make, so I prayed and asked God to guide me in selecting the right path.

And through a conversation with my then-principal, God confirmed exactly which job I was supposed to take. I accepted the new job, which also included a $9,000 pay increase. God clearly moved in my finances too.

Following the job transition, I focused on finding a home. One day, while listening to Pastor Prince’s sermon, he unexpectedly said, “If you are looking for a home, go walk the land,” referencing Genesis 13:17—“Arise, walk in the land through its length and its width, for I give it to you.”

Inspired, I woke my son, and we set out to walk some land and view potential homes. We toured a relatively new home that was initially out of our budget, but the price had dropped significantly, down to less than what I was paying in rent for my townhome by about $300. I simply cannot get over how good God has been to me!

I noticed throughout the year that whenever I prayed or journaled about something, God would confirm it during the church services. Sometimes the worship songs I had been listening to during the week were the very ones played during the Sunday services, and the scriptures I was reading would show up in the sermons. I know these experiences are not coincidences. I truly feel blessed and spoiled by my Abba Father.

I am thankful to have been led to Grace Revolution Church, which continually reminds me of being Jesus-centered and of the unmerited favor, grace, and love of our Abba Father.