I sat in the car, writing a different blogpost than this in longhand while Don went into Lowe’s to pick up supplies.

He returned, loaded his purchases, and turned the key in the ignition. Grrrrrr … nothing. He has a small charger in the car so plugged that in and we sat and waited. My honey was discouraged for a number of reasons so we talked and I silently asked God to encourage him.

Still nothing after about twenty minutes. Then a big pickup pulled in next to us. Both Don and I had the same thought – “he’ll have jumper cables.” We looked over to see if the driver was getting out of his truck. I could tell he was on the phone, but we kept looking to see when he would be available.

He noticed us watching him, opened his window and asked if we needed more space to get out of the car. “No,” Don responded, “but my battery’s dead. I was hoping you’d have jumper cables.”

“I sure do,” Tom responded. “Let me just finish my phone call.”

Tom connected his cables to our battery and, after a few minutes, our car started up like a purring cat.

“You’re an answer to prayer,” Don told him. Since we were parked in a Veteran’s parking spot, Tom asked if Don is a vet. They chatted for a few minutes and, amazingly, Tom is a Veterans’ Benefits Coordinator! So he gave Don his card in case Don has questions about his benefits.

What an amazing God-moment! Although we could have called AAA (and waited for them!), God provided just the help we needed – and more – in a short amount of time.

Casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you.

I Peter 5:7