Thursday, August 9, 2007

(Note from Linda: Since our cars had been repossessed, I was relying on co-workers to get me to and from work every day. Tom would drop me off at one of their houses early in the morning so I could catch a ride with them, making it easier for them and ensuring Tom could have the car for his meetings. This was a humbling and embarrassing experience, but my co-workers were incredibly kind and gracious! Remarkably, I didn’t miss a single day of work due to my transportation challenges.)

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I am having a really hard time, Lord. Life has gotten very difficult. I’m not feeling 100%, I haven’t been working out, and I’ve fallen behind on listening to the Bible daily because I’ve been sick and relying on rides to work. My faith is fading. CT loaned us her car, but she needs it back by Friday. We’re considering renting a car, but I’ve also thought about leasing one. However, our credit is so poor that it might not even be an option. Lord, please guide us and show us what you want us to do.

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When I got to work, I felt led to open the Hope Journal. One of the chapters was John 11, and the scripture that stood out to me was when Jesus was about to raise Lazarus from the dead. He said to Martha, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” Wow. Yes, Lord, I believe. I pray that You will help me in my unbelief so that I can see Your glory revealed!

Later, as my co-worker was driving me home, I felt the Lord prompting me to talk to him about when he and his wife first started dating. I sensed this was to encourage him to think about his marriage. This led to me sharing my testimony. I felt God’s presence in a powerful way! It was as though a switch flipped in my spirit, and I couldn’t stop talking about how incredible the Lord is and all He has done for me. I told him that while I couldn’t fix him, I knew the One who could.

That evening, Tom and I had dinner with friends, and we shared our story again. Earlier in the day, I had felt too tired and discouraged to even think about it, but God showed up mightily! His glory was revealed again as our friends were amazed by what God is doing in our lives. We left the restaurant uplifted, filled with the Spirit, and praising the Lord. I realize now that God allows us to share this story over and over, perhaps more for our benefit than for others. Thank You, Jesus, for answering my prayer.

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Tom’s Scripture of the Day: Isaiah 46:4

“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”