This post marks the beginning of my Faithful Provider Series — a recurring theme you’ll see in my weekly blog posts.
I started this series with one hope in mind:
to build a quiet, faith-rooted community of women who see themselves in this story.
Women who:
- Are the sole or primary breadwinner
- Work in toxic or emotionally draining jobs
- Build online businesses late at night
- Live frugally, save small amounts, yet dream bigger
- Feel trapped — by circumstance, marriage, or survival
- Believe God didn’t give them this burden without a future release
- Choose faith over bitterness
- Don’t look rich — but think in stewardship
If this sounds like you, this space is for you.
This post is the first installment of that series.
“Give us today our daily bread.” — Matthew 6:11
If you are the sole breadwinner in your family — or a single parent — I know you’ll understand what I’m about to share.
I didn’t plan to become the provider.
Eight years ago, my husband lost his job due to drug abuse. At that time, my children were still very young. My eldest was in Grade 5, and my youngest was in nursery school. They needed me present, emotionally and physically — yet life demanded more.
I never imagined that I would take over the full responsibility of providing. I had a different dream for myself.
I wanted to earn a living from creating.
Art. Design. Faith-filled work.
That, I believe, is my calling.
But life took an unexpected turn.
When Survival Comes Before the Dream
Out of necessity, I applied for a job.
That application process went so smoothly that I could only believe Jesus was guiding me every step of the way. Perhaps God did not want us to go hungry.
From then on, the roles in our household shifted. My husband stayed home to look after the children while I worked nights. Over time, he lost interest in finding stable work and became content with part-time jobs.
I, on the other hand, continued working full-time — enduring stress, pressure, and the toxic realities of the BPO industry. Eventually, I was promoted to a supervisory role.
I remember praying one simple prayer during those early days:
“Lord, keep us alive.
Provide for us until the children finish this school year.
Then we will return to the province.”
My father, a preacher, told me something I will never forget:
“God will never bring you there if He has no plan for you.”
He was right.
God’s Provision Is Often Longer Than We Expect
God answered my prayer — but not in the way I imagined.
It wasn’t just one school year.
He provided for us year after year.
Until my eldest finished high school.
Until my youngest reached Grade 8.
Until we had not only enough — but stability.
God continued to sustain us.
He gave us what we needed — and most recently, even a condominium.
God is good.
Holding On to the Dream While Carrying the Assignment
Even while working full-time, I never let go of my art.
I created whenever I could — on days off, in quiet moments, in between responsibilities. I refused to abandon the dream of becoming a self-made artist who earns a living from creativity.
And last year, something shifted.
Print-on-demand became fruitful for me.
Small amounts — yes.
But real, steady dollars started coming in through my Zazzle and TeePublic shops.
A reminder that God doesn’t forget the dreams He plants.
What I Want You to Know, Faithful Provider
If you are carrying provision today, here are the truths I’m learning — slowly, imperfectly, faithfully:
1. Honor the plan God has for you
He sees what you don’t.
He knows the timing better than you ever could.
“All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28
2. Work for the Lord, not for people
Working only to please bosses or systems will drain you.
See your job as a tool God is using, not your identity.
3. Treat your job as an assignment, not a prison
You may want to quit — I do too.
Pray for it. Wait for God’s timing.
While waiting, prepare financially and build diligently.
4. Don’t give up your dreams
Think of your job as the fuel that keeps your dream alive — not the enemy of it. Building a creative business requires learning, patience, and stability.
5. Consult God in every decision
Every purchase.
Every opportunity.
Every step.
Don’t move without His peace.
6. Take care of your health
As the provider, your strength matters.
Walk. Rest. Eat well.
Your family depends on you.
7. Save, even if it’s small
Be frugal. Save consistently.
As Morgan Housel said:
“Any amount is exponentially better than nothing.”
Treat savings as a non-negotiable expense.
8. Surrender toxic people to God
You cannot change them.
Only God can.
Protect your peace and focus on today’s assignment.
You Are Not Just Surviving — You Are Becoming
If provision has become your responsibility, know this:
You are not forgotten.
You are not abandoned.
You are not faithless for feeling tired.
You are a Faithful Provider — entrusted, sustained, and seen by God.
P.S.
I created a t-shirt design inspired by this message — “The Lord Will Provide” (Genesis 22:14) — for women like us who live this truth daily.
I earn a small commission from it — small, but meaningful support for an artist and blogger building faithfully.
If it speaks to you, you can find it here and here.
Thank you for being part of this journey 🤍