Kristi's Miracle

I had an experience today that I'm extremely grateful for.

As a college student, I rely on grants and subsidized loans from the government to pay for my education. I recently applied and was accepted to the Fast Grad program at BYU-Idaho, this means that I can attend school year round. While this is an incredible opportunity, money has been a little bit tighter than usual. Each student is only given a certain amount of federal aid for the year, so now I have to split that money up for 3 semesters instead of just 2.

I got a little crazy last weekend and went shopping with some friends. Everyone needs a black dress right!?!? Anyway, long story short I've been feeling a little sick about money and being uber careful about how I spend it. Yesterday, I had tithing settlement with my bishop and we were talking.

He asked me to look over my tithing statement for the year, just to double check the figures.

I responded, " That's right, I just don't make that much money these days," I said in reference to the small figure totaled at the bottom.

He said, " You know, that's okay. Tithing isn't about paying a lot of money. Paying tithing blesses you. That doesn't mean that money will just fall in your lap, but often times a way will open up for you to work for a little extra money."

I pondered that, and knew it to be true.

My family has always been big about paying tithing and other offerings, and have been a great example to me.

I got a call today from my dad asking me if I wanted to work for some family friends for some desperately needed cash while I'm home next week for Thanksgiving. While it's all phone work, which I hate, and scares me a little, it's a job, and I'm so grateful. The Lord loves me, and I know that I am being blessed for paying my tithing. Heavenly Father will always take care of us if we are obedient and do His will. My life seems to be one miracle and revelation after the other. And I am so grateful.

Thanks!


Kristi