AFTER, AFTER THE BREAKDOWN!

READ “BREAKDOWN” AND THEN “AFTER THE BREAKDOWN” TO UNDERSTAND

When my car stopped running on the freeway last year, I faced the challenge of having no car. As I prayed, people began giving money to me to get it fixed or possibly buy another car. WOW! My mind swirled with thoughts and questions, “What do I do Lord?” I’m thinking I can’t afford a monthly payment. I may have to pay more for insurance if I buy a newer car that is more expensive, even if given to me. Car registration may be higher. My thought was an ideal car would be one that was used, [preferably that I knew the owner], in good condition and reasonably priced.

With all that, the Lord said, “Step 1 — fix it up. I will reveal the next step once it is fixed.” My son-in-law, Jamie, offered to work on the car (had done some car repair). He felt the Lord encouraging him; and, I had confidence that he could do it because I knew God would guide him. He attempted this difficult challenge on a large luxury vehicle with a service manual and a willingness to go for it.

After five months (Oct. 2021) due to delays in getting parts and other work he was doing, I had my car returned in great condition. He was even able to do more. A spark plug blew; a new “head” would be needed; once everything was taken apart more might need to be repaired. Fortunately it did not harm the transmission or engine. What was given as gifts, paid for repairing my car. [SEE AFTER THE BREAKDOWN]

This past month (March 2022), I knew I was ready to let go of my car. At my family’s urging I drove a car that they were doing some work on for a friend who thought she had a buyer. The potential buyer changed their mind. At first I was hesitant as it was smaller. Once I drove it, I knew it was mine. Now the price? The price was lowered and my kids called and said they would loan the money until my car was sold.

On my way to pick up the car, my friend came with me who really wanted my car. It fit her needs and was a desire on her heart. That morning, a family member called and gave her money toward the purchase of my car. I still didn’t know what I needed, but once an amount was settled, I let her know. She knew she could sell her car. It turned out that another family member needed her car as they were moving here from another state and it provided the complete price I was asking.

Early this morning, March 28, the Lord began to talk to me about what He was doing. “The money from the sale of your car is My blessing. The money to fix it up came from Me through people I used as a part of your blessing.” [I was selling it to her for less than “Private Sale” suggested price, which means those who contributed are also part of the blessing.]

“You are in turn being used as a part of My blessing for ______ as her blessing is coming from her family member.” [This member had been estranged for several years and God was restoring the relationship. She never said she needed money to buy it, they openly asked and offered financial help.]

“The ways I work are a mystery to men, but economical for Me. I waste nothing because in it I am able to do many things. In the world, people are only focused on certain things. In that tunnel vision, much gets missed. I see the whole picture, you only see part. While it may appear nothing is changing, it is the momentary light affliction that causes the most growth.”

There are so many things at work right now, that many people are walking in fear and uncertainty. Jesus is our certainty! He is our constant! He is our provider and only reliable source.

I invite you to ask Him to enter into any circumstance you may be facing at this moment that seems insurmountable to you in your life.

Invite Him into your life by saying:

“Lord Jesus, things are out of control. I can’t see the solution, but I can see what I think is a problem. I give you my life and my problem and ask that you bring your solution. I release it into your hands and excited to see what you will do. You were faithful to Beth. I know you will be faithful to me.”

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