727) It’s easy to accept that God promises to take care of the needs of His children, but what can be harder is accepting the way God may choose to provide. Yes, we need shelter, but perhaps this means a house that has black countertops, no air conditioning in the deep South, not enough room and worn-out carpet. Yes, we need clothing, but maybe this means receiving Christmas gifts that were bought at yard sales. Yes, we need food, but maybe it will come from ravens that carry your food in their beaks.  1 Kings 17:1-6.

Is this all to say that God only meets our needs in this manner? No, He does sometimes and not others. Dare to thank God for His provisions, no matter how they come packaged.