Ya’ll….

I’ve absolutely been through it the past few weeks.

For some reason, every issue that could ever happen decided to arise while I’m 10 hours away from my family and it has not been fun.

As a young, single, professional attempting to provide for herself, having financial struggles is probably one of the worse issues to face.

I make enough to live on my own and provide what I need, but that’s it, guys. So when one million financial struggles came up back to back, you can say I was a little overwhelmed.

“A little” is a bit of an understatement, I cried for like a week straight.

It started with my car having consistent issues.

The first week of work, my car battery died so I had to go buy a new one. Great, fun, time to move on.

But then more and more car issues kept coming up, forcing me to have to dip into the savings I was preparing for my graduate school classes (yes, I’m still doing those).

On top of that, it’s tax season (hooray!!). I was giddy with excitement, thrilled at the thought of getting money back into my pockets.

Nope, the complete opposite. Tax season drained me dry.

I’m not here to complain, but instead, show you guys how having faith got me through those moments.

When I went to get my car fixed, I had an appointment set up with a chain, auto repair shop that I knew was going to really hurt the bank, but I had to get my car fixed, so I was ready to deal with it.

The day before my appointment, my check engine light came on. I cried out in frustration, “Great, another thing I have to get fixed.”

I went to a smaller chain store that helped me out with the dead battery, but as soon as I pulled into the parking lot, the check engine light turned off. I asked them to check it anyways, and long story short, we checked prices for the issue and knew the appointment the following day would cost hundreds.

This was not a mechanic shop I was in, just a shop that sold parts, but the men saw how upset I was and risked their jobs to fix my car for a fraction of the price. There were additional things wrong that I had to get fixed the following week, but I was blessed with people to point me in the right direction to a mechanic who once again charged me a fraction of the price.

Now, let’s look at tax season.

As mentioned, I was hyped for the refund I was in store for, but nope, I owed money instead. Honestly, it wasn’t the worst thing in the world, until I saw exactly just how much I owed.

I once again cried out in frustration, “God, why add another burden to my plate?”

Well, God used that burden to allow someone to bless me.

My mom, the dear sweet woman she is, not only paid half of the money I owed in taxes, but also took it upon herself to send me BUNDLES of groceries and essentials from Sam’s so I wouldn’t have to worry about grocery shopping for a while.

I know what you’re thinking, “She’s your mom, that’s what she’s supposed to do.”

But no, that’s far from the truth.

She didn’t have that type of help growing up, but God provided her with abundance so she’d be able to provide for her children, even when they’re supposed to be providing for themselves.

She could’ve easily allowed it to be a lesson on how to manage money, but she instead took that lesson and turned it into a blessing. And I am so thankful.

Even in these times of weakness, questioning God about the burdens in my life, I saw that light He was shining on me and allowing in my life, and I am so thankful He allowed people to bless me so I can someday be that blessing to someone else.