timing is everything

So my oldest daughter called a few weeks ago and was in love with a VW Beetle. Out of the blue to me, but being 25, impulse buying is still to be expected. She found one on craigslist, a good buy, tan with black convertible top, a 2003. To her, it was perfect. And with a little coaching from mom and dad, she was off for a test drive, of course she loved it. She did find a mechanic to take it too, just to be sure. He found one little problem, the automatic transmission had a problem and needed to be replaced! Good thing she had it checked. Of course she was heart broken, but we assured her there would be another one, just the one God wanted her to have, if she was patient. Hmmm 25 and patient. Anyone see a problem here.

Well a week later, after much searching on the net, another car exactly like it came available at a dealer, with a few less miles, but same color, etc. But it was at a dealer....so given a little coaching from family and friends, off she went. Of course it was perfect, drove great, etc....one small problem. The price was more than she was going to spend. Told to wait and be patient....she did...for awhile. Then about a week later she was getting very antsy. She just had to have that car, she would get a bigger loan, etc. I was headed up to Seattle that weekend, so I told her to wait, and I would go with her to look around. She was sure this was the car.

Then, the night before I left for Seattle, her call came in. Her best friends husband, who is a top car salesman in Seattle, had a VW just come on the lot. One owner, super low miles, and ultra clean. They went over it with a fine tooth comb! And best of all, it was less than the first car she looked at and in much better condition. No negotiating, they just said they would treat her like family, sell the car for this much, making this much profit and it was good to go! And it is a great VW Beetle, a very nice blue, with brand new tires and brakes. It was a very good deal.

So that night, despite her being 'all growed up' at 25, came the teachable moment. Trust in God. He has your best interest at heart. In every area of your life, He cares.

And that teachable moment was pointed right back at me. For it is a struggle to plan on changes that are going to occur. At times I am overwhelmed with anxiety and fear. But I have nothing else, no, I have no one else, to hold on to except that weird Jesus guy! And best of all, I find He is holding on to me.