I have to publically thank the Lord for once again protecting me!
Ok- so y’all know I LOVE my truck. I’ve always dreamed of having a big, black, lifted Silverado and I was SO excited when I finally got one back in March.
Well, it’s been a bumpy road to say the least!
Unfortunately, the previous owner did not take care of her well, and I believe she sat for a long time before he bought her.
As I began to drive her daily; and with the help of amazing friends who helped fix her- one thing after another would break, and get fixed. Then parts that were connected to the fixed parts would break, and it’s been a continuous, difficult and expensive journey.
2 weeks ago, I got my passenger side front end all fixed up after breaking the wheel bearing literally in half. And since that was fixed- she drove SO good- I was SO excited!
And then, yesterday happened.
On the way to work, while driving 55+ on the 290 and the 90, to the 33, my front driver side caliper broke, and the wheel bearing seized, causing the brakes to bite and jerk me into traffic next to me. My steering became crazy loose, smoke was billowing into the cab from the pad burning up, and it was only by the grace and protection of the Lord that I pulled into a parking lot safely on Harlem Rd.
Thankfully I got a ride to work, and yesterday evening we called AAA again for a tow. They took quite a while to get there, and once he did- the wheels were perfectly straight when he hooked her up. By the time it was on the bed of the tow truck, the entire axle assembly literally crumbled! CV axle, bearing, caliper, brakes- it all fell right off!
That easily could have happened while I was driving on the highway!! Thank you Jesus for keeping me safe!
My good friend who does all of my mechanic work called me and told me it was time to cut my losses and get rid of her. It would cost thousands to fix this issue and also get ready for the winter- so I had to make a very difficult decision- my beloved truck was sent to the scrap yard today. 😞
But take a minute and look at God work….
For the second time, He kept me and my fellow passengers on the road perfectly safe when my truck literally could have fallen apart, crashed and/ or lost complete control while driving.
If I would have had it towed in the morning, I would have missed an incredible day of blessings at work; and I got a ride in from my co worker with no questions asked.
My mechanic couldn’t keep my truck at his house last night as planned- and it just so happened he knew the tow truck driver and he was able to take it up to the street to the shop without any problem.
God has put people in my life that look out for me and my family that I trust implicitly; and they play a crucial role in keeping us safe.
And one of the most important things is that God is preparing me and my family for some incredible things that are coming quickly. No longer does He want us to struggle, and put resources and energy into things that won’t last and won’t have an impact on our ministry and His Kingdom.
Because of the sudden changes in our lives over the past few months, I believe He has accelerated His call on our lives and we can’t be bothered with things that take our attention away from what He has called us to do. So He is providing us with what we need in His perfect time so we don’t have to struggle.
So, we now have a new home, in a beautiful area, that is quiet, affordable, comfortable and exactly what our family needs. It also provides the privacy and calm that we need as we pour our energy into ministry both in person and online.
And He has already provided me with a new to me vehicle that is safe, comfortable, and perfect for our family! I called the guy my father always uses to buy his cars, and although I have not had any credit usage in years, I was approved for a car loan and our new ride is being delivered to our home on Saturday!
And that is a blessing in itself- I’ve struggled financially my whole adult life. Only by the mercy and trust of our King did I get approved for a car loan with no co-signers or problems!
Look at God!
Yes- I’ve been upset and sad, and I am still processing why I got this awesome truck that fell apart. But you know what? I’m not on this earth for a truck- I’m here on this earth by the grace of God to do His work, and He will ALWAYS provide.
And He will refine, teach and give plenty of lessons on humility along the way. 😉
We can get caught up on what’s going wrong, and claim and identify with that victimhood- or we can step back and let Jesus show you He is King and identify as His child and in His royal priesthood.
His ways are not ours; this world is not ours. We are in it- but not of it!!
Thank you, my Saviour, for keeping me and my family safe, for refining this seeking heart, and for providing my family with all we need to serve You with our whole hearts!
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