We Can't Take the Feather with us
I was reading the daily story sent by the Answers2Prayer
Ministry as quickly as possible because Robert was waiting
for me to finish so we could go searing for a new car for
him. Still, I had a desire to read him the story. Before I
continue, you need to understand that reading, or speaking
anything about the Lord is not something that is done around
here if you want to keep peace and harmony around. The
decision was made almost instantly. "Robert" I called out.
"Can you come here a moment please" When he came in the
computer room I motioned him to sit at his desk and listen
to what I was going to read "Huh? - Hmmm" he said as he sat
and rested his elbows on his desk waiting for me to start
reading and "get this thing over with" ...
So I read him the story about the "The
Ant and the Feather". Robert sat there quietly without
making his normal moves of discontentment. Everything was
going great, until I had to read the last paragraph, which
mentions God and what His Word says. A quiet prayer asking
the Lord to open his spiritual ears was all I needed to read
without a quiver in my voice. "Wasn't it just for you" I
said as we both got up and I went to hug him. Yeah, it was
good, he said as he pecked my lips. The victory of the
moment made me think; "What if I was to say a quick prayer
before we drives away". Hmmm NOT..."
But while driving down County Line Road, we were laughing
about something. Suddenly, I just put my hand on his
shoulder and prayed (out loud) ... "God, bless my husband
and help him to trust You and not be so nervous so he can
make the right decisions" Amen ... Uh, Uh! ... I over did
it! His demeanor changed and he wasn't laughing anymore -- I
know he felt betrayed because I asked God to do something
for him as I touched his body. You see, it is "The Law" in
my house not to lay-hands on him for prayer. Ignoring the
new mood, I continued laughing and making light of the
moment -- Don't ask me what I said, but it worked.
Three miracles w/in a half hour!!!!! Isn't God is just
totally awesome!! But He wasn't done yet :-)
As we left the first dealer, he said he mentioned he was now
going to look for used car make I really didn't think was a
wise decision. "No Lord, he forgot that Warranties are
important to him, and I don't like those cars!!!!" I
screamed in my thoughts--- The salesman showed us a couple
of used cars, they were really nice, but somehow I wasn't
satisfied, and Robert was going to test drive one of them
... I kept quiet during the whole thing and let him answers
all the questions the dealer was asking - normally I have
something to say. Not yesterday, I just smiled and let him
do his own answering. He was pleased :-). But the dealer at
one point looked at me and said "Do you have any questions"
Yes" I said. How about the Suzuki's; what's the deal with
them". He took us back to the showroom and showed us a
beautiful green Suzuki Forrenza ... We asked more questions
and he took us across the street to test drive one.
"Let's get two" I said in the excitement of the moment..
"Let's" he said ... "We can't take the feather with us" ...
Huh? I turned to say... The story you read this morning was
about "not worrying about things", and how "we can't take it
with us" right? I am always worrying and saving money for
our retirement. But we have some, and you need a new car too
-- I don't like the way yours is driving lately. Besides, I
feel guilty getting a new car and your still driving your
old car"
So, we got two brand new 2004 Suzuki Forrenza's ... I drove
away with the green in the showroom, he with the tan. They
are pretty new cars on the market, and there's not much
information on them yet, which scares me, but Robert was set
to get them. I did say let's go look at other dealers, but
he said "Those other dealers only have a 3 year warranty
Nan, I want more than that, which Suzuki offers --- there
not the ones you don't think are good cars remember?. Didn't
you say in the car "Make The Right Decision"? Wow, my
husband heard and received my prayer in the car! "Yes I did"
I said as I quietly thanked the Lord for the loving way he
touched and changed my husband's fear into victory.
I came home and checked car reports on the Internet. My
blood ran cold as I read the horrible road gas mileage ...My
little old car was great on gas!!! I wanted to cry!. But the
Lord quickly reminded me that He had planned this, and I am
to trust Him no matter what. As I went back to the cars, I
noticed the sticker on the side of my car does have 26 mpg
for City and 30 mpg for H'way.
Our new cars don't have all the goodies I would have liked,
but they do have the ones I need ... Automatic, A/C, PB, PS,
PWindows, the Warranty my husband wanted to begin with, plus
AM/FM radio w/cassette and a CD Player for me to worship the
Lord. Best of all, my husband is proud he made the right
decision, and bought us two new cars without fear... :-).
Robert still can't believe what happened to him. Of course
he remembers that up to the very last minute, he was not too
thrilled about getting “one” car, let alone "TWO". And he
will always remember the "Ant
and the Feather"
I know You are speaking to my husband Lord, and someday soon
we will worship and serve Christ together. Thank You for
Answers2Prayer ministry. Please, Lord, Bless Rob and Lyn and
increase their territory for Your Kingdom's sake.
As for me, I continue to say in Faith; "And as for me and my
house, "We will trust the Lord" --- Amen!
Nancy Reindl
reindln@optonline.net