Thanksgiving Surprises

God delights in surprising His children when they take bold steps of faith. Just like Kathy and John, you may discover that Thanksgiving surprises come when you release what’s in your hand and trust Him fully.

Boldly giving their last few dollars, Kathy and John received unexpected blessings just days before Thanksgiving.

As Thanksgiving approached a few years ago, Kathy and her husband John made a decision: They would trust God to work out all things for their good—including their struggling marriage. What they didn’t realize was that an unexpected flood of blessings would soon burst upon their family, changing their lives forever.

With a renewed dedication to the Lord and to each other, they began studying the Bible and praying together. One breezy Alabama morning, they heard a teaching about God’s principle of seedtime and harvest—something they had never truly considered before.

“At first I didn’t grasp how Seedtime and Harvest could work,” Kathy admits. “So my husband and I studied God’s Word and prayed for understanding. Soon we received confirmation that God wanted us to sow a seed.”

But there was one problem: Kathy had only a few dollars at the time.

A Bold Step of Faith

Rather than give in to fear, Kathy resolved to trust God completely. Offering her last $4.59, she planted a seed of faith—believing that the Lord would provide.

God responded quickly. The first of many blessings came just in time for Thanksgiving: a Veterans Administration check in the mail for $45,045.64, nearly a 10,000-fold return on their seed!

Soon after, they also received a sizable inheritance. With this blessing, they purchased a debt-free home and a reliable car. Looking back, Kathy rejoices, “Now we realize we’re not living in the world’s economic system anymore, but the economy of God’s Kingdom!”

Healing and Restoration

Financial blessings were only the beginning. John experienced incredible health breakthroughs—he was healed of thyroid cancer, and his overall health greatly improved.

But perhaps the greatest blessing of all was the restoration of their marriage. After 40 years. God renewed their love and commitment. “God restored our marriage, and we renewed our vows on our 40th anniversary! Then we began serving in a local ministry and have made great friends there together,” Kathy shares with joy.

Living in God’s Benefits

Kathy reflects on the lessons they learned after sowing that first $4.59 seed:

• Christian life is more than salvation alone. God also desires to provide healing, prosperity, and restored relationships.
• Faith unlocks miracles. Fear holds us back, but obedience opens the door to blessing.
• Seedtime and harvest is real. What you plant in faith will always produce a harvest. 

“We are living testimonies that what you do with your money makes a difference in every other area of your life!” Kathy says. “God has transformed our lives in many ways, and He has built our faith as a family.”

And it all began with a simple $4.59 seed.

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This Thanksgiving season, follow Kathy and John’s example. When you sow a seed of faith, God can release Thanksgiving surprises in your life—bringing provision, healing, and restoration beyond what you imagined. Plant your special Thanksgiving seed today and believe for your harvest!