Trials, Provision, and Prayer
Our meeting at S and S’s house was great! It started off on a high note when we walked in and Steve told us that during his quiet time with the Lord that morning he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit and got his prayer language! He was on cloud nine and was overflowing emotionally the whole night—it was so wonderful! :) We all shared some of our testimonies and then dug into the Word and talked about the “humanity” of Christ.
Just to add to Tom’s already “wonderful” day, while he was eating dinner one of his crowns broke out… that did not add to his happiness at all. Fortunately, it is not painful for him, but it is just one less tooth he has to work with. I have been praying for options for him. I looked on Craig’s List for a bartering opportunity (dental work for house cleaning, painting, yard work… whatever!) and someone responded with the idea that we could go to the UNC dental school for free or very cheap. Tom is not ready to do that just yet, so we will wait and see what God will do.
As we were on our way home from S and S’s house, N and T called us and said God told them to give us what was in N’s wallet. So we turned around, met them up the street, and they gave us $37.00! Thank you, Lord, for your provision! Also, during our prayer time, N felt led to pray for our tire :) Lord, please let it hold air or work out a way to get a new one.
This morning we went hiking at Raven’s Rock with E and the kids. It was a beautiful day—a little chilly, but nice hiking weather. We took our camera, and at the end of the hike the digital viewer decided to fritz out. At first we were concerned it was completely broken, but thank goodness it will still take pictures—we just can’t preview them from the display before taking the shot. So, we have the tire, tooth, and camera casualties the last two days. I am so glad that my Father in heaven is in control and is a good provider :) Thank you in advance for resolving all these issues for us!
After Raven’s Rock we went back to E’s, hung out, and played the rest of the day. It was a very nice, relaxing day! We made this Saturday our family day because we are going to another couple’s house for an Acts Bible study reunion and holiday gathering tomorrow evening.
On the drive to E’s in the morning, Tom and I had another good talk. We were able to discuss where we both were and clear some things up between us. I think I will give credit to the prayer that was laid out for our marriages last night. We all felt like the enemy was working us overtime, so there was much prayer for all of our marriages. Thank you, Jesus, for your body that lifts us up and supports us!
The donut is still on the car and it got us back and forth from E’s… I think we will try to put the regular tire on tomorrow…
Power of a Praying Wife prayer:
God, You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). You have invited us to “come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). I come before your throne and ask for grace for my husband. Strengthen his heart for this battle and give him patience to wait on You (Psalm 27:1–4). Build him up so that no matter what happens he will be able to stand strong through it. Help him to be always “rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer” (Romans 12:12). Give him endurance to run the race and not give up, for You have said that “a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again” (Proverbs 24:16).
“You, who have shown me great and severe troubles, shall revive me again, and bring me up again from the depths of the earth. You shall increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.”
—Psalm 71:20–21
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