Prayers Answered

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We have been praying together as a family for a new vehicle. We have made it a matter of praying together as a family for God to provide a new vehicle for us in His time. Our old vehicle was needing some expensive repairs and seemed to be breaking down a lot. We went on a lengthy trip recently, knowing that the vehicle was not as trustworthy as we would like; but we knew God wanted us to go. So as a family we prayed that God would give us journey mercies there and back - and took along the cell phone fully charged in case we needed it for a breakdown emergency. :) Praise the Lord, it made it there and back without any problems. However, three days after we got back - the van broke down and we barely made it home from church. So, the next morning we went van shopping. God provided us with a new (to us) van - that has more room for our new addition, very low mileage, and seems to have been well cared for by the previous owners.

We were so excited to get our new van. It was exciting to me as a Mom to see my kids so excited. Yes, they were excited about the new vehicle; but more than that, they were excited that God had answered our prayers. I am so thankful that we waited. I know God waited in answering our prayers - for my kids were learning to trust Him each time they prayed. He grew their faith through the last several months. It would have been 'easy' to go out an purchase a vehicle the minute that we needed one; but God impressed it upon our hearts to give it time, let Him work and wait patiently. I am so glad we did - for the excitement the kids have about God answering their prayers is worth more to me than the convenience it would have been to have a bit more trustworthy vehicle a few months ago.


What a great God we serve. I stand in awe at His care and love for me.

As for the new van - it is big - but with the children God has blessed us with we needed more room. I am very aware that I am not making a fashion statement driving this van - but I guess I like raising kids better than having people impressed with my overpriced sports car. :0

Thanks for stopping by. If you are ever in the neighborhood - stop by I will take you for a spin in the bread box.

Blessings,

~Martie