Hello, everyone
I have a prayer request.....we have a car which is 16 years old now, has been round the clock, runs very well, engine-wise, but is increasingly needing patch up type work done on it. Hoses need replacing and cost a lot cos of the awkward place they're positioned in.....the radiator springs a leak.....stuff like that. My husband says we should get a new car and I agree, though I do love our car. But I have to be sensible as it's cost us a lot in the last year or so to keep on the road.
I ask for prayer that God guide us as we look at cars and so on, as to us it's a very big thing to buy a car. We'd ideally like to get a lateish model car with not too many kms on the clock. Please pray that as we ponder and look around, that God will give us much discernment, especially when we meet with salesmen.
Thanks, everyone.....I guess it's obvious I feel quite nervous about it all. Thank you all and God bless!
Hi JS!
I just pray that the Father meets your needs!
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. - Philippians 4:6 NLT
And thank the Father for what He provides!
Yes, the problem we had yesterday with our car has been resolved, and I feel that time is on our side, that we may consider carefully what best to do. Thank you for your prayers! Did I ever share here that we had no car for many, many years.....all through the years our children were little. I used to walk everywhere with them and then one Sunday I was told we were going to be given a little car by the folk at the church we attend. An unconditional gift.....and my heart was so filled with gratitude I rushed into the hall where our church family gathers and began playing the piano to thank God. Our church family were all outside having lunch but someone told our pastor I was playing the piano and next thing some music was given to me and I was told I was to play at the next service, which was the Easter Sunday service. They knew I could play, and had asked me to consider playing for the services, but I'd held back. But the wonderful gift the Lord chose to bestow on us just blew away my fears and nervousness and during that week,I recommitted my life to God as a thinking adult. I've been playing for our services for 9 years now. I love leading the people in praise and worship.
Thank you, Marty.
God bless you, Marty!
Hey, JS! Yep, I'm here. I've told Marty that I 'blame' him for that - and the Holy Spirit (in about equal amounts) *grin*
Next year our wonderful ole car will turn 30 and still goin' strong! But then our health means that we don't get to use it much. Like about 2,000 km a year, haha!
Lord, guide the family in their purchase so as to be wise and responsible with the money you've blessed them with. Help JS to relax in You, cos You know the beginning from the ending, and our faith and trust in You I believe is what blesses You most of all!
(Now no looking at fancy Mercedes or anything like that, okay - or we'll all get envious and you know that God doesn't like envy!) *chuckles*
Love from us both!
- Bondman
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Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings as eagles;
they shall run, and not be weary;
they shall walk, and not faint.
I reckon that encouragement is one of the major things we do while we're Loving One Another as Jesus commanded us. And your post encouraged me, Surviving, thankyou!!!
Started a BLOG at long last (thanks AFJ for reminding and bugging me on this!) HERE
- Bondman (ministering the Good News of the Gospel)
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John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you,
That you love one another;
as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
I appreciate it very much. 
Hello, Bondman
Thank you for your prayers for us.
*turns away from the Mercedes and runs over to the Jag*
*rushes off to subscribe to Bondman's blog*
NO Jags either!! *Tch! Tch!*
Wow, that was a really quick prayer answer! Lord, You really are just soooo wonderful!
In general terms older cars do cost less to run overall than newer ones, i.e., unless the thing's decided to totally fall in a heap and cost vast sums over and over, repairing is cheaper than year after year depreciation losses (and loan costs for those who go that way). Our wonderful 1978 'horse' is worth almost the same now as when we bought it 12 years ago! Compare that with a new car or even one from the 'Nineties! *grin*
You having NO car earlier on is a bit mind-boggling in this day and age! We'd all be healthier if we walked instead of drove, of course, but what a fabulous thing all of that was! And you recommitted and now minister via music. Wow-ee!! And all that loving help, support and encouragement you gave me when I first arrived here wouldn't have happened but for that car gift!!
Don't you just have to stand back and marvel at the ways of God sometimes!
Lotsa love to you and family, JS!
- BM
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John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you,
That you love one another;
as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
When I look back at the path He's led us on, it's just amazing. Many, many times circumstances or situations which have arisen and impacted on us badly, would have been enough to have us turn our back on those persons responsible. But God has been teaching us and we find that He gives us the strength and the compassion to overlook, overcome the first instincts we may have felt and continue on in relationship with folk. We're very blessed and I pray He continues to bless you with all you need and that others are powerfully ministered to by you, in His name. 
All is well here. Things are starting to look up, Praise God.
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