"RED TRUCK"

I'm so excited for 2009!

I know, I know I should be dreading it and wondering what is going to happen with the economy and with all else that is looming ahead.

I'm not dreading a single thing because no matter what I am sure of one thing...

God has got it all under his control.

My car, Sally (named by my girls after the Silver Porsche in the movie "Cars") has had several maintenance issues. The latest being her brakes.

The front was grinding a bit, the back squealing. Sally was crying for help. I agree she needed help.

The other night, Shami and I were watching the movie "Facing the Giants" and the coach in this movie has a car that is in much worse shape than Sally has ever been. The great moment is when he receives an anonymous gift of a brand new Full Extended Cab Red Truck!! Sweet!!

The next day after watching that with Shami, I was in on my way to my Men's Coffee House small group and thinking about Sally's issues and hearing her cry to me. I thought of the movie and that great gift the coach received and suddenly a vehicle drives up right next to me.

It was a Full Extended Cab Red Truck!! I felt God say, "I've got it all under control."

I ended up seeing over 2 dozens Red Trucks on the drive home after the small group - no joking!! Now every time I see a red truck I simply say, "RED TRUCK!" and I'm reminded of God's control in my life.

He has control. He will take care of you and me. We do our part of Loving Him, being faithful in our giving of time, passion and money and he will show us his control through blessings and provision in 2009!

By the way, Sally has new brakes on and does not cry anymore!