14 Days

It's a calm and warm Sunday morning, with a steaming cup of coffee and my computer. The 'guys' (Randy and Detoo) in the house are still asleep, I've had time with my Bible and the Lord, and some fun texting with one of my daughters. Sundays are my favorite! In a little while we'll get ready and go fellowship with our church family, worship and be taught from the Word. Do you know church is usually attended on Saturday night in Honduras? Maybe because it would be much cooler, but also because the usual work week in Honduras is 6 days. So Sunday is the only day to rest. (our artisans very rarely work on a Saturday, and usually only so they can have extra week days off during school holidays - another perk of working at Alegria!)

Yesterday, Alegria was blessed by the northern Indiana/Michigan GB Women's event and we now find ourselves with 407 of our 1917 piece goal in the hands of customers! Do you believe that God is calling women to shop? I do! I believe that women are thinking about it...how do I know? We have abandoned carts. And we've had increased traffic on our website. And I also believe in the power of prayer. Here is mine this morning, and I would love if you would pray it with me.

Lord, you are good and you are faithful. You promise to finish what you start, and to work all things together for good for those who are called according to your purpose. God, I know I heard your voice on December 2nd to start Alegria and hire the women from Faith Home. I know you have been prompting me and Erika about the time to hire and who to hire and you have confirmed it through others. And you know sales are required for salaries. You love and honor work, Lord, so I'm asking for the strength and wisdom to work these next 14 days. Send me to the right leads that will choose to put Alegria on their store shelves and then make it attractive to customers so it will sell and they can restock. Move in the hearts of the stores that need to restock their Alegria displays so that our Joy-Partners can have the privilege of being a part of "A" being hired. And most importantly Lord, move in all of our customers' hearts to fill them with joy as they add jewelry to their carts and check out. Let our ads reach the right people and give us an abundant return on that investment. God, without you, this number is impossible. But you know "A" by name. You see her, and you care for her. Move your children, Lord. Move us to shop generously. 1510 pieces of jewelry in 14 days. I don't know how you will do this Lord when we have had such a slow start to the month, but God, you are God. You can do it, and I'm praying on behalf of "A" and our other artisans that you will.