God at Work
- Ottawa Innercity Ministries
- Feb 26, 2025
- 1 min read
Here at OIM, I get the privilege of serving alongside many amazing volunteers ‘behind the scenes.’ One such volunteer is consistently bringing donations that she has collected from friends and neighbors throughout the week. I want to share a short story this volunteer shared with me a couple of months ago.
“During the winterwear outreach, a tall and sturdy man needed a coat his size. None were available that day, so I turned to prayer for God's direction. At my church the following Sunday, I saw two men about the right size, but they left before I had the opportunity to ask them. Leaving the church sanctuary and heading into the foyer, I was suddenly face to face with another friend. ‘Hey, do you have an extra winter jacket you would give to me for someone in need?’ I asked. The man replied, ‘Yes, I have a very good one and a very good sweater to wear under it for extra warmth.’
I picked up the two items on Monday and delivered them to OIM on Tuesday. Who was happier, more grateful, and more excited - the recipient, the donor, or I, who delivered God's timely gift?! Praise His name, for He is good and faithful.”
Matthew 6:31-32: “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.”
~ Phoebe, Resource Coordinator
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The way you shared the volunteer's story about finding a winter coat through prayer at Twitch emote size tool is a beautiful reminder of how faith works in everyday life. Those small, unexpected encounters—like running into a friend in the church foyer—really show how provision can arrive in surprising ways when we stay open to it. It's inspiring to read about that kind of behind-the-scenes dedication.
I came across this story at ZEhancer and the moment when the volunteer runs into someone right after leaving the sanctuary is so striking. It really shows how faith can lead to unexpected answers. Small acts like collecting donations week after week deserve more recognition than they get.