Monday, April 9, 2012

Waiting



The other day Mike and I sat in the parking lot of a farm supply store with the intent of going in to buy some new fencing.  We had priced it out and knew that it would be about $200 for the fencing we wanted in order to make more space for the chickens and goats.

As we were about to get out of the truck, I told Mike that we just couldn't do it - that spending that much was not smart right now and maybe we should just pray that some affordable fencing would make its way into our life.

Three days later our neighbor called and said that they would not be doing the "animal thing" again and had two rolls of very good fencing that we were welcome to come pick up.
Wow - that was a quick answer to prayer.
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28 comments:

  1. KatyApril 9, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    WOW!!! What an absolute beautiful answer to prayer!!!!

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  2. WendyApril 9, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    God is good!

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  3. stitching under oaksApril 9, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Awesome!!! Don't you love the goodness of the Lord...how incredible that He supplied that need of yours. Smiling here in Maryland!

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  4. RainApril 9, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Thanks for sharing. I love it when that happens. Thank you Lord!

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  5. Knitters NotebookApril 9, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    What a blessing!! God is so Good!!

    We are somewhat restless right now..waiting and listening...I understand wanting to do the right thing...smile..

    Blessings

    ~~Renee

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  6. SuzanneApril 9, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    I just love when that happens! God is so good:-)

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  7. menatraApril 9, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    That is amazing! How high do you put your chicken fence? I just recently built a new coop and haven't yet built the fence and I don't know if I want to clip them. (I have 62 laying hens which would mean a lot of clipping.)

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    1. Tonya GunnApril 10, 2012 at 6:42 AM

      Hi,
      The fencing is 4' tall and that seems to usually work - occasionally we have to add a bit to the top and kind of bend it in....
      We don't clip our chickens and for the most part have had success.
      We let them free range about 1/2 the year, but not once the garden is planted - about April 10 - September 15 or so.

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    2. menatraApril 10, 2012 at 9:35 PM

      Thanks! I never thought about bending it in but that seems like a good idea.

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  8. AnonymousApril 9, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    There is nothing like answered prayer Tonya! He knows all of our needs and as long as you ask...you shall receive :-)
    m.

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  9. FrancescaApril 9, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    I am so glad to hear this! It doesn't always happen (that when we pray we obtain what we want) but it always work to put ourselves in the hands of God.

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  10. CarrieApril 9, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    What a wonderful story!! So glad your prayers were answered so quickly.

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  11. Ellie/GerardApril 9, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Wow! That is amazing! Thank You, Lord for providing!

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  12. Bonnie KApril 9, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Funny how things work out. We had the same thing happen only it was from a defunct kangaroo ranch.

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  13. LacyKnitsDailyApril 9, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Wow, the power of prayer.
    It never fails.

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  14. Folky DotsApril 9, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Good to read. I love hearing how our heavenly Father provides.

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  15. Debbie JonesApril 9, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    I love this! Thank you for your testimony about how God answers prayers! It is so true. We have had it happen in our lives as well. He truly lives!

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  16. joanneApril 10, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    praise God! He always hears our prayers...

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  17. Lena EnganApril 10, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    That is just wonderful!! God really listens, and it's crazy when He decides to not even test our patience, just GIVE. Thankfulness.
    I am experiencing a period right now where God seems to give us everything we pray for right away. Three friends and I have started a little prayer/bible study group, and God is really showing off! Everything we have prayed for together has come to us, and it makes us really feel the power of God like never before. God REALLY has all power, not just in theory!

    Keep on praying!

    And thank you for your wonderful blog, and sharing from your life. It has been such an inspiration for me, and made me extend my view of what's possible, even in today's society. Living in a country where homeschooling, small-farming, living truly is almost non-existant, you have helped to open my eyes and become aware. Thank you!

    God bless your days!

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  18. gailApril 10, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    What a lovely answer to prayer. All He asks is that we be good stewards of the money He gives us. Isn't it wonderful when He does something like this. I am so happy for you and thank you for sharing.
    Blessings Gail

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  19. AdrieApril 10, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Amazing! How blessed. :)

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  20. angieApril 10, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    What a blessing! I love it when life works out that way, such joy!

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  21. mollyApril 10, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    I love when that happens. God is good!

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  22. Mama Ash GroveApril 10, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Wow, Tonya! How wonderful- my heart is full!!

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  23. no spring chickenApril 10, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    How wonderful that you listened to the 'still small voice' in the parking lot that day... look at the blessing you would have missed out on! I often wonder how often I quench the Spirit... :(

    Wonderful.

    ~~Debbie

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  24. ErinApril 10, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    God is in the little things, isn't He? We are not forgotten even in our simple requests. What joy that brings me!

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  25. LindsayApril 11, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    Excellent, there's nothing better than needs fulfilled :)

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  26. MarnieApril 11, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    What a blessing! We had a similar incident. As I strapped and bricked up our raggedy couch, I prayed that the Lord would provide a functional one for our family of 10. That was at 2pm. At 3pm my husband called to say that a woman he had worked for two years ago had called. She was moving to a smaller place and wondered if we needed any furniture. God is soooo good!

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