That’s the lyrics of a song that just played with photo memories compiled by my phone. But of course, the God maniac here took it as a question from God Himself, with me happily responding, ‘Yes, God, with You by my side, I’m ready!!!’ (HUGE SMILE)
Honestly, I’m blown away by the extent God goes to make me aware of His invisible Presence with me. On Saturday, the boys and I had the best day together at work. Just as we were about to leave, I got a text message from a customer to whom we had just sold a car to the day before, saying that the vehicle was not accelerating and it refused to turn off. Immediately I asked for his location so we could go by and see what was happening.
While driving there, one of my sons asked, “Why do we have to go?” I used it as an opportunity to teach them about our business values, explaining that within the first thirty days, we guarantee the engine and transmission of the used vehicles we sell, not wanting to ever sell anyone a lousy car. As soon as I said the word “TRANSMISSION,” we incredibly passed a “TRANSMISSION” shop. I started screaming, telling the boys that this was no coincidence that this shop showing up as soon as I said the word “transmission” was God’s way of letting us know that His invisible Presence was there with us. I explained to the boys that problems are a part of life, but we courageously and bravely tackle them step by step and momentarily ask for God’s direction to guide us.
We get to the vehicle and it was indeed not cutting off! I got my husband all the way in Nigeria on video call because he, too, found it strange that a vehicle was not turning off. He told us we needed to disconnect the battery but we didn’t have the proper tools, so I rushed out to the closest part store. This customer had me freaking out over God when I saw his birthday was 7/11, he told me his daughter was born on 7/11, and we get to the part store, and the guy took a little while to figure out the correct item for us and can you believe the total came to $17.11. And if you guys read these posts, you will know how much I write about that whenever I see 7 and 11 together, it’s God reminding me that His invisible Presence is there with me. Phew! Another God wink! I needed that reminder that I was not handling this situation alone.
We get back to the car, called my husband again on a video call, and step by step, he told us what to do can you believe we got the problem resolved? Wow! “We’re real car dealers now!!!” I excitedly told my sons!
“‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.”
I want this story to remind us all that we’re not going by the ordinary rules of life. God is at work in the spiritual realm, tweaking situations on our behalf. I want us to know without doubt that His spirit is always with us no matter the troublesome situations. He is available 24/7! It’s just for us to tap into His guidance moment-by-moment basis as to what He would have us do while we do our utmost best on our end and leave the rest with Him.
APPOINTMENTS WITH GOD ARE A MUST EVERY DAY!!! That’s how you not only learn His voice as He speaks to us continually all day, but we also build up the courage to live our best lives with Him. We also learn His guiding principles for our lives. Just as I used that experience to teach our sons about how we conduct our business, God teaches us the principles He wants us to live by. And let me tell ya, God’s ways are always the best. Even when others are unfair, I write the disappointments off against everything God is doing for my family and me. I stay on the HIGHEST road with Him, going the extra mile in love, faithfulness, loyalty, integrity, excellence, kindness, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness. All for the glory of God! Not that I get it right all the time, but I try!
I just got off the phone with Ember as Julie, and I are planning our trip to meet up with her in New York to drop Julie off to her university there. WE HAVE NO DOUBT THAT GOD’S LOVE, FAVOR, PROTECTION, GUIDANCE, AND WISDOM FOLLOWS US WHEREVER WE GO!!! HEEHAW!!! That’s what gives us the peace that surpasses all understanding to have the time of our lives with Him. God’s ways are always best! May we all keep our focus on Him and not this crazy world!