The last series at the Quest, and that I have been reading verses for in the bible has dealt with prayer. People at the quest shared times in their lives when their prayers were answered.
I experienced that this past week, and I wanted to share.
My car seems to be getting worse and worse these days, and last Thursday, it stalled on the way home. The first thing that I did was call my hubby. I didn't call out to God for help. Honestly, and regrettably, it didn't even cross my mind. Why would God want any thing to do with my car? Its a luxury right? After being at the Quest and coming home on Friday wondering if my car would get me to work and back on Friday, I prayed. I prayed that morning during my devotion time that God would make my car work for me. That's all. I tried not to think about the crazy sound that were coming from under the hood and just kept repeating that God was big, bigger than a breaking car.
Really, our faith in this un-touchable, un-viewable God reminds me of a scene from Indiana Jones. The scene where he is suppose to cross the wide gap to get to the other side and he has to take a step of faith that the invisible bridge will be there. Some people ask how we can believe when there is nothing physical. That is a good question and that is also what makes faith sometimes difficult.
However, God is present and an example is how he answers prayer. My car has been working since I have prayed. I have faith that God will help it along until we can get it fixed. It is assuring that God cares about the little things. I am glad that he has allowed my car to get me where I need to be, and I pray that next time I think to ask God first.
About Me
- Jennifer D.
- Michigan, United States
- Life is full of twists and turns. Sometimes you don't know what is waiting for you around the corner, and other times you think you know. As I enter a new phase of my career, I am nervous yet excited to teach little ones. I am only a year away from my masters in administration, so that is exciting too. My son is quickly approaching the two year mark, which is insane. Even more hard to comprehend is the fact that I have been married six years and with my husband for nearly 11 years!! CRAZY! See, life is full of things you would never expect. God has all these plans for you that you would never see coming.
3 comments:
i really like being able to peer inside that pretty little head of yours. I love hearing about how God is working in your life even in the seemingly mondane. Even if the car pukes it surely doesn't mean that God cares less for you on that day, or that somehow your prayers haven't been "right" or something. It simply means that God is speaking something different at that moment into your life. Just because it's different doesn't mean it's any less loving or that he has lost that twinkle in his eye for you! love Dad.
That's true. I didn't think of what I would think if and when it breaks down again. I am just thinking that God is being faithful, and I am praying that the car wil last until we get the money to fix it. It has still been making the same noises, but he has kept it running. For that I am thankful. Your right, just because my car didn't run one day or if it pooped out for good, doesn't mean that he loves me any less. Thanks for that.
Jennifer Lynn,
you have a gift young lady and you need to keep using it, that would be the writing that you do. keep at it!
love Dad
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