Blessings through Trials

God is Good #1

Lately, as I have driven my car, it has been jerking some.... More and more as the days go by. And yesterday it took forever for it to get up to 70mph on the interstate. I was scared. I hate when cars mess up (especially when I am the one driving. I would much rather be sitting in the passenger seat while Dwain maneuvers the crazy vehicle.) But that just wasn't the case. So I made it home with my jerking car and was a bit worried but not freaking out. I was just nervous (which if you know my worrisome personality, you would know what a huge deal it is that I wasn't freaking out.)

I have been reading a book called Worship 365. It talks about how your prayer topics change through spiritual growth. As a baby Christian, you pray for your needs: "Lord please make it to where my family doesn't starve." or "Lord please help me pay the bills this month." Whereas through spiritual maturity you learn that God will provide you with your "needs" and you pray for your spiritual growth.

I didn't freak out about my car. It was going to be okay if it broke down and we needed to be a one-car family for a while. God will provide. He will take care of us.

Low and behold today Dwain took my car to get the oil changed (thinking that might help since it was overdue) and put some fuel injector fluid in it to clean it out. My car now runs like a dream. Hallelujah!!!! God took care of us! I knew he would and am glad that it turned out to be such a minor fix. Praise God!


God is Great #2

Dwain passed his ear training course!!!!!! That is the worst class ever! I am so proud of him!


God is Glorious #3

Dwain passed his piano exit exam!!!!!! I am still incredibly proud of him!!!!!


God is Absolutely Amazing #4

Dwain graduates tomorrow and will have his bachelors degree. He is ready to pursue seminary as soon as we have the funds to send him. God will provide (see "God is good #1".)


God is All-Knowing #5

I had the pleasure of serving God's purpose this week with a friend of mine. This one must remain anomous; but I was so honored to be used by my holy and glorified God.


God has given Dwain and I a wonderful end to a rather difficult week. And best of all, He is being glorified through all of it. Remember, our sole purpose on this earth is to glorify God.


Amanda Minor