{"id":1929,"date":"2013-05-06T12:20:52","date_gmt":"2013-05-06T10:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kerstinpur.de\/?p=1929"},"modified":"2013-05-06T12:20:52","modified_gmt":"2013-05-06T10:20:52","slug":"god-has-not-answered-my-prayer-he-has-surpassed-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kerstinhack.de\/en\/gott-hat-mein-gebet-nicht-erhohrt-er-hat-es-ubertroffen\/","title":{"rendered":"God did not answer my prayer...he exceeded it!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"395765_579643532070471_895880971_n\"<\/a>To be honest. When I got the message from the shipyard that I had to pay over 20,000 euros more !!! than planned, I was shocked at first. Then I cried. And then I talked to my God. For one thing, I didn't know how I was going to get the money together. On the other hand, the idea of having to pay an extra 20,000 euros over the next few months and maybe even years was a pure nightmare.<\/p>\n

I asked God to give me at least a quarter of the sum I needed - I asked for 5555 euros to be precise. That's all I could imagine. As I write this, the 5555 I asked for has been far exceeded. We are already at over 9000 euros.<\/p>\n

I am stunned. And weeping with joy. I would never have expected or thought that. I am moved by the fact that so many people - well over 100 - have contributed something - everything from one euro to 1,000. Many, many people contributed 1, 5, 10, 15 or 20 euros. Together that was a lot. Others were able to give more and did so. That is also wonderful. A big miracle made up of 1000 small ones.<\/p>\n

I was able - with the help of the gifts and some loans - to pay the shipyard - the ship is free and we can now work normally, welcome helpers on board, etc. It makes everything so much easier! It makes everything so much easier!<\/p>\n

Encouraged by the 100+ miracles, I dare to ask my God to raise the rest of the money that is still missing, so that I don't have to pay off loans for months, but can use the money for further renovation work.<\/p>\n

What you can do<\/h3>\n

- Add something to it:<\/strong> As much as you can and like. Information on donating can be found in the previous post. <\/a><\/p>\n

- Make something:<\/strong> z. e.g. selling cakes or art in aid of the ship - e.g. selling cakes after the church service.<\/p>\n

- Sell old things:<\/strong> Sell one or more items you no longer need in a mini flea market, e.g. in a group or community. Or use platforms such as eBay (items) or Amazon (books) to sell things. Then donate the amount.<\/p>\n

- Helping out on board:<\/strong> It's marvellous in summer. Hard work and wonderful hours at the barbecue on board in the evening. No manual skills required!<\/p>\n

- Donate materials:<\/strong> Maybe you have things that we can use. You can find a list here. <\/a><\/p>\n

- Become a ship sponsor:<\/strong> Accompany the project over the next 10 - 12 months until completion by<\/p>\n