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These two pictures represent some major answers to prayer in my life right now. The first one is the beautiful red car in the picture above. Ever since I said “Yes!” to God and decided to have another baby, the faith walk has begun. 

Again, we are at a place in our lives where we need another vehicle, but can’t really afford it on paper.  I know God will provide the right vehicle in the right way, His way, different than He’s done it before. 

Bill & Marge showed up with this vehicle on September 25th this year and gave it to us. They said we could sell it and use the money to go towards a new van. God is beginning to answer our prayers! I have faith and will not waiver. “I will put my hope in God!” Psalm 42

The second picture is an answer to prayer that came on Wednesday this week. Last Saturday I was outside sweeping the front porch and I realized that Nate hadn’t bought flowers for our flower pots in a very long time. As I pondered this, I felt like the Holy Spirit showed me that it was a sign of depression. As I continued sweeping, I used the time to pray for Nate & for His spirit to be uplifted, for joy. I also got out my Psalm again and started praying over his Psalm for him in the morning(without him knowing of course). Then, on Wednesday afternoon, he came home with two beautiful Mums. An answer to prayer! I love flowers, but it wasn’t about the flowers. My joy increased at the realization that God was hearing my prayers for my hubby & he answered me in such a concrete way. 

Thank you, Heavenly Father, for being so attentive to my prayers & for the awareness that you are answering & pleased with my requests for others.

Run With Sparkle, 
Heather


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