Another big hit

My Trailblazer will drive into the ground if it kills me. That car has given me a problem or two and certainly has caused some frustration. About two weeks ago, I began to hear a little noise. The kind that you don't wanna hear from your car. I thought...98,000 miles, I hear ya, no big deal. Well, as the days went on, it got louder and louder, to the point were even when my windows were up I could hear it through the music I was playing. Thats not good. 

I took it in this morning to Chevy. I figured, they have seen that car go through a lot, lets take it somewhere that already knows the ins and outs of the car. Plus, they offer a free ride when you take your car in, so thats just convenient! Within an hour, they called and said all 4 brakes were in horrible condition and some belt needed to be replaced. Here is the thing, the noise was not even when I was on the breaks, so it was a little confusing, but I went with it. An hour later, they called and said the back two rotors needed to be replaced. At this point, my heart was in my stomach. Its the kind of feeling of 'I feel like I've heard that news before' The bad news, a lot of money, not good things...I asked for a few minutes to pray about it and told her I would call her back to tell her what to do. I called back and told her to go for it. Its either that or put myself and others in danger on bad breaks. This town isn't the walking type. 

Its another big hit. Right when I'm not ready for it and feeling like I can't take on any more. God has always been faithful though. I've always had just what I needed, and more. 

"When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer" psalm 94: 19

Its a trust issue for me, believing that God cares for me and will provide. I let bitterness reside in me for the situations existing in my life. I get tired of dealing with one thing after another. 

"Then I realized that my heart was bitter and I was all torn up inside" psalm 73: 21

But in reality, no matter my condition, my emotions, my anxiety, God remains the same. He is near, He is consistent, faithful, He is always. 

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever" Hebrews 13:8

In light of my situations and circumstances, He is still worthy of praise. My God is still good. My God is still forever faithful, and for that, I will give him praise. 

"Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever." psalm 106:1

Deep breath. Another deep breath. Its all going to be ok. Its going to be ok because God is still in control and I am still His. The rest will find a way to work itself out, perhaps I'll let you know how, so you can see the greatness of our God.