A Chat with Brandy: From Feeling Weird to Feeling Blessed

 After spending sixteen years in the military system, Brandy is still adjusting to some aspects of ministry life. One of the biggest changes? Learning how to label what he’s feeling. What used to register as “feeling weird” is now recognized for what it truly is: “feeling blessed!”

When asked to submit a photo for this blog about being blessed, 
this is what Brandy provided!

“You learn to trust in God when working in the ministry,” Brandy shared. “I feel blessed because I have been learning to trust in God to take care of me and my family and to provide the things we need.”

A perfect example of this trust came to mind for Brandy. The Sowers4Pastors staff had been quietly wishing for a fresh coat of paint on their office building, which had seen better days. Not long after, a visiting team arrived with plans to paint a school. They completed the school project in half a day and generously offered to use the rest of their time to spruce up the staff office. The same team even helped Brandy start installing electricity in the family’s new home — simply because they felt led to do so.

The blessings didn’t stop there. Just last week, a certified electrician friend-of-the-ministry traveled from the States to complete the job. Since Brandy’s home relies on solar power (an essential in their remote location), it was a challenging job. The electrician ensured everything was up to U.S. standards and running smoothly.

Brandy said, “He kept asking, ‘How would you like this?’ and ‘How would you like that?’ I felt well taken care of by God. It was kind of weird because I’m not used to those things. But, really, what I was feeling was blessed. I understand that God is taking care of all of our needs.”

Gratitude overflowed as Brandy reflected on the kindness of those who pray for and support their family. “They bless our family through their prayers. I know it is God taking care of us through the people,” he said. “This has been a time when I am learning that God takes care of us.”

Closing thought:

It’s easy to miss God’s fingerprints in the little moments of life. Whether it’s a team offering unexpected help or an electrician asking how best to meet your needs, these instances remind us of God’s faithfulness. May we all take a moment to reframe those “weird” feelings and recognize them for what they often are — evidence of God’s blessings at work.

 - posted by Christi