He's in the Simple Things

I've had a couple things happen recently that have reminded me that we serve a God who is involved in the practical details of life.  He's with us in the simple every day things.  A few days ago we noticed that the wires to one of my outdoor security alarm sensors had been cut.  We wondered if someone had jumped over the gate to cut it during the day with the intent of returning at night for robbery.  It was unsettling.

I immediately prayed - speaking out the Lord's protection over me....especially without Floyd.  And then I spent the next 2 1/2 hours following through on this.  I called the security company and asked them to do extra patrols during the night.  I alerted my neighbors.  I looked on my camera footage to check if I could see anything.  And I called the technician who works on the security system.  He was awesome.  In spite of it being Friday afternoon, and the end of his work day - he came from the other side of the valley to help sort this out "so I could sleep better."  I was so grateful!  He got everything fixed and back to normal.

The wonderful thing, too, was that during this whole process I felt such peace.  I was busy working to take care of everything.....but I wasn't fearful.  My heart was at rest.  It definitely was a "peace that passes understanding" that could only come from the Lord!  I knew the Lord had been with me in a special way.

When we came to South Africa we were given a "bakkie" (a truck to Americans).  It was such a special gift!  Before long we realized that I also needed a vehicle.  Floyd and I were often going separate ways to meetings and appointments.  We prayed and were given a gift to buy me a car.  We found a 2001 Toyota Rav that was perfect.  It had been driven by a lady to just run her errands - low mileage and in immaculate condition and with an unbelievably low price.  I'm sure the Lord saved it for me because it should have sold!

It is now 23 years old.  It has been a faithful, reliable car.  I've maintained regular service for it.  It recently went in for a check up, and a number of things needed to be repaired and replaced.  I was a bit shocked when I learned what it would all cost - but, again, as I prayed I had such peace that all was well.  The Lord reminded me that He had saved that car for me, and it would continue to serve me for a long time.  I felt carried by the Lord in the process.

Both of these things made me miss Floyd.  He would normally be helping me with the "details" of life.  In his absence, the Lord has truly undergirded me and been with me.  It's been a "blessed assurance" to see how He has covered and protected me.  I'm so thankful!

"Come near to God and He will come near to you."  James 4:8

"Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it."  Psalm 37:5

"He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is firmly fixed, trusting in the Lord."  Psalm 112:7

"Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord.  They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness."  Psalm 89:15, 16

I have truly been blessed as the Lord has helped me with the practical things of daily life.  I'm so very grateful for His loving care.  I can bring every detail to Him.  He listens, He cares, and He helps me.  I feel safe and secure "under His wings."