God's Got This!

Phil 4:6-7 NIV

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

We really enjoyed the time off, spending time with family and checking out the sights at D.C.
Our vacation was unexpectedly extended one more day as our van's alternator decided to get to
the business of dying about 20 minutes out of D.C. Having had it replaced before, we knew the
potential for another costly repair. I decided that we were going to get as far away from the city as we could. Robin and I were praying that we would make it somewhere safe, were we could get it repaired.

Enter God

As we neared Hagerstown, MD, the alternator gave up and the van quickly began sputtering as
the battery voltage dropped too low to run the fuel pump properly. At this point, our prayer efforts went into overdrive.

We were using a borrowed GPS unit that was doing a great job at turn-by-turn directions.
It was programmed to guide us home. As the van began to sputter, the GPS unit suddenly
told me to take the next exit. After exiting, the GPS directed me to turn right in 800 yards and,
upon achieving that distance, directed me into the parking lot of a Hampton Inn,
where the van completely died. Looking around, I noticed a sign that said Byrd's Auto repair on a building right next to the Motel.

Being a Sunday evening, it was closed. Long story short, we spent the night at The Hampton Inn, which included swimming in the pool, eating pizza and enjoying a complimentary hot breakfast.
On Monday morning, the repair shop replaced the alternator for $150.00 less than expected and we were again on our way.

When I arrived back at the church office, there was a envelope in my mailbox which contained
a check. Someone on Sunday morning, before we had even left D.C., felt led to give me and my
family a love gift which covered most of the repair bill.

God is always in control! In good times and bad, blessings and trials, He is God! Too often, we limit God to the size of our largest problem or worse, our current problem(s). We just wanted to get off of the highway and be safe. God provided in His true fashion – beyond our requests and
imaginations.

Whatever the circumstance, be it in your marriage, family or life, ask God to work in
it and provide the solution. What God can do will amaze you.

Looking back, when asked about what she liked most about our
vacation, our daughter Kaitlin answered, "Staying at the Hampton Inn".


Question of The Week:

What areas do you need to give to God for in your marriage, family and life? When you give it
To Him, you can be assured that “God’s Got This”!

For Marriages and Families,

Dave


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