Won’t He Do It! Breakthrough Testimony of God’s Faithfulness - God: 1, Storm: 0

📍If you’ve been following along with me these past weeks, you know I’ve been in prayer for breakthrough. Like many of you, I’ve been learning what it really means to surrender, not just the idea of letting go, but the actual practice of releasing control, fears, and outcomes to God.

A few months ago, I found myself facing a mountain I didn’t know how to climb. A huge tax bill amongst others loomed over me, and honestly, it felt impossible. I didn’t have the means, and I didn’t have the answers. But what I did FIGHT to have… was a mustard seed of faith. 

After endless calls through the months for a payment plan, God led an IRS agent to tell me about what's called an OIC program with the IRS, think she was also tired of recalculating payment plans that would work for me😄. I filed for what's called an Offer in Compromise with the IRS; a request to settle the tax debt for an amount I could actually afford. I placed a realistic offer by faith, very low actually compared to the total amount. Seemed like I was low balling the IRS when in reality, I prayed, evaluated my situation at the time and honestly offered and trusted God. It was a long shot. Even the IRS agent said kindly but honestly that my offer was way too low and would most likely be denied.  But here’s the thing,  I wasn’t trying to get over on anyone. I wasn’t being dishonest. I was simply offering what I had, believing God could do the rest. The IRS is known for ridiculous interest and penalties, and the last thing I needed was an even bigger debt in the future, on top of everything else I’m already dealing with. This needed to be settled ASAP.

Fast forward months later after more waiting, more interviews, and more intense prayers, I got the call yesterday late afternoon (8.5.25).  Remember I had a court date yesterday unrelated to this tax bill (God did it for me by the way, will testify about that in a different post).  Yes, i have a LOT going on now, lol, but God's got me😇.  Back to the tax bill, My IRS agent called and said 'I have some news about your offer,' I could sense she was grinning over the line😁.  She seemed elated and shocked that my offer was approved despite her kind advise. I’ll never forget her words: 'Your offer was accepted. I didn’t think it would happen, but it went through...' Praise God!🙏  Kudo's also to the IRS for working with me through programs like this to assist those going through financial strain.

I cried! Not just out of relief, but out of awe. God heard me, He really heard me! I had prayed endlessly with tears in my eyes: 'God, I can’t do this on my own. I surrender this burden to You. If there's any way, please make a way.' And in that moment of Surrender, I remember feeling a sense of peace I was kinda baffled by considering my level of stress, Philippians 4:6–7 NLT: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.'

This moment is not only about a breakthrough from debt, but also a reminder that God honors Surrender. When we stop trying to fix everything ourselves and start trusting Him fully, He moves in ways we can’t predict or explain. Remember I said that I had to 'FIGHT' to have faith like a mustard seed.  Fight because let’s be real, faith doesn’t always come easy. It seems effortless but sometimes it’s waking up in a storm and choosing to believe again, even when nothing around you has changed.  I used to feel like something was wrong with me when I had doubts. Like, if I struggled to have faith, maybe I wasn’t trusting God 'enough.' But now I see it differently.  Sometimes, God allows you to be placed in situations where you have no choice but to depend on Him, where your plans, resources, and strength all run out. It feels like being backed into a corner, in time-out…

Isaiah 41:10 NLT says: 'So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.' This journey of Surrender is an ongoing process. I want to encourage someone today, Your storm is not the end of your story.

If you’re praying for breakthrough, don’t give up. Keep Surrendering, keep trusting, and keep standing on His Word. Just when it feels like all hope is gone, God steps in and reminds us that He is faithful. He is able. And He is always working on our behalf. Most importantly always remember to show gratitude to God for answered and unanswered prayers.  May God Bless you today and I cannot wait to hear your testimony…💟  

Let's Pray:   Heavenly Father, I just want to pause and say… thank You, God.  Even though everything isn’t perfect and I’m still in the middle of some storms, You’ve already answered in ways that humble me. You saw me, You heard my prayer and You made a way. The breakthrough You gave, I am still in awe. Psalm 126:3 (NIV):'The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.' 

Through this storm my heart remains grateful because You’ve proven Yourself faithful and that’s enough to trust You. Hebrews10:23 (NIV): 'He who promised is faithful.' I’ve learned that breakthrough doesn’t always mean everything is fixed all at once. Sometimes it’s God giving you a glimpse of His hand while you’re still walking through the fire. 

Sometimes it’s one door opening while others are still shut. But even in that, He is still worthy of my thanks.'Though I walk through the valley... I will fear no evil, for You are with me.' - Psalm 23:4. So yes, I’m still in the storm but I’m no longer hopeless. I’ve seen what God can do, and I know He’s not finished with me yet.  I Thank and Praise you lord, in Jesus name I pray, Amen🙏.

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