IN GOD WE TRUST.....

I just need to whine. I feel so bad right now. Day before yesterday, I was backing out of my parking place and bumped the bumper of a truck across the street. I NEVER even saw the truck - of course having thirty-leven Russians in my truck might have been part of the reason for that. Anyhows, I went on cause the kids were late and meant to look into it when I got back, but I forgot. Yesterday at Sam's I remembered! And paniced!!! When I got home, I put a note on the truck to come see me. He didn't. Then this morning I saw him pull up in his truck and I told him. It mostly smudged his bumper, but it does have a little ding. Well, the truck is LEASED so that means the bumper WILL HAVE to be replaced. The guy works at the Nissan plant so that may be a bonus as far as bumper price goes. It just really made me feel so bad and I told God, "So here's what I get for being honest. If I'd not said anything, he'd never have noticed." Of course, my conscience would have eaten me alive!!! And money is very, very tight with us because we are having MOUNTAINS of doctor bills.....So I started praying that God would send us the money to take care of this and I told God I needed some reassurance. I had barely gotten my thought finished (I pray in my mind when I walk Polly) about reassurance when I looked down and saw what I thought was a penny - as I got closer to it, I realized it was a dime! I FIRMLY believe God throws me money down to find to show His blessing to me because the money ALL says "IN GOD WE TRUST". And I do my very best to TRUST. Times like these do cause doubts and I still feel bad about the bump but I am trying real hard to keep in mind, God is there for me. Pray that my trust will strengthen and God will send us just enough to cover the bumper fixin'. smoochies Arlies

I have seen it many many times, and even my (older) children have noticed, that God gives us just what we need - We have almost NEVER had any extra, but it seems that our "needs" are taken care of no matter what, whether it is through some unexpected work coming up or "falling from the sky". Example: once about 6-7 years ago Jim was at Arby's and got a coke that had one of those stickers that you peel and win a prize; well he won $5,000 - isn't that grand? BUT, that week we had exactly $4,990 worth of bills and bad things we were behind on that could not be put off any longer, that we we HAD to pay, and low and behold there it was taken care of....That is only one of many times we have had extra bills but had just enough to take care of them. I have told my children, God promised he would take care of our needs, he never promised we would be rich or have it "easy" or that we would not have to work hard to cover things....I am glad I know people like you who are not afraid to show their trust in God. D

Arlies, You did the right thing by being honest. You will be blessed beyond messure for you kindness and honesty. I agree with Deanna, God always finds ways to bless and help us in times of need. We just have to tell him about it. Pray, pray, pray. smoochies back Cindi

Good afternoon my friend, God is good and He does honor honesty. I am so proud you are my friend. I will be praying to our loving Savior to take care of you and your needs. Your faith is being watched by your new friends from the former communist country. Thank you for following your heart and faith in God. I love ya, Jan

Bless your little pea picking heart. When it rains it pours doesn't it. Your in my thoughts & prayers. Things will get better. Keep the faith. Luv N Huggs, Tammy