Psalm 57

1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, 
       for in you my soul takes refuge. 
       I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings 
       until the disaster has passed.

 ² I cry out to God Most High, 
       to God, who fulfills {his purpose} for me.

 ³ He sends from heaven and saves me, 
       rebuking those who hotly pursue me; 
       Selah 
       God sends his love and his faithfulness.

 ⁴ I am in the midst of lions; 
       I lie among ravenous beasts— 
       men whose teeth are spears and arrows, 
       whose tongues are sharp swords.

 ⁵ Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; 
       let your glory be over all the earth.

 ⁶ They spread a net for my feet— 
       I was bowed down in distress. 
       They dug a pit in my path— 
       but they have fallen into it themselves. 
       Selah

 ⁷ My heart is steadfast, O God, 
       my heart is steadfast; 
       I will sing and make music.

 ⁸ Awake, my soul! 
       Awake, harp and lyre! 
       I will awaken the dawn.

 ⁹ I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; 
       I will sing of you among the peoples.

 ¹⁰ For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; 
       your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

 ¹¹ Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; 
       let your glory be over all the earth.

*sigh*

I'm tired 

I feel a little better...

These have helped me feel a little bit better:

http://www.howtodothings.com/automotive/a4722-how-to-drive-a-stick-shift-car.html

-and-

http://www.epinions.com/content_2037555332

The second one made me feel like I had a nice friend patting my back saying, "It'll be okay..."  Which at this point, I need since I'm a little scared with my decision of a stick shift car. But I know that there are a lot of pros to it.

Well, first. God totally provided this car. The car was selling for $5000 (kbb at 5200) I guess the owners had received many calls and the lady's husband was set on 5000. Well, we offered 4200 and what'd the guy say? "We can do that, it'll even out" (the cost of their new car and getting 800 less than they intended) 

So that shows me that YES! God has saved this car for me. I love it! It's my favorite color, it's little, it gets great gas mileage and has good crash test ratings. I love it.

Next,  learning how to drive a stick will enable me to drive ANY car. This isnt' a skill I'll lose...I'll have the ability to drive a stick shift. In some countries, all they have are sticks. On the mission field, if God provides a stick car, then I'll know how to drive it.

It'll help me understand cars better, pay more attention while I drive, as well as get me a little better gas mileage. My car gets 30-35. It's probably at 30 now because of all my stopping, starting & killing it! Eeeep. 

I filled it up (it was about a gallon or 2 away from empty) and it only cost me $19. Praise the Lord! So i'll be able to drive all month for probably 50 or 60 bucks, rather than 160 like when I had my jeep.

I hear it's more fun too. At this point, i feel crazy. But I need to give myself room to learn. :) 

*sigh*

I wanna go to bed now. Hah. 

P.s. I love Jesus & Chris. :) 

lesson

Stick driving lesson #3 with dad. So stressful I could cry. My neck is so tense it's giving me a headache already. I really appreciate Dad's help and him taking to time to teach me. However, he is not an extremely patient teacher. 

So. I'm a little stressed & overwhelmed. But I LOVE my new car. :)

Fern. 2000 Honda Civic Ex Coupe. :) 19 dollars to fill up WOOP 

Days of Trust

Romans 15:13

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

I'm trusting the Lord again today. I found what I think is the perfect car. But my parents only can pay 800 less than they're offering it for. They love the Lord and know Ian & Kristy...maybe it's the Lord's will and will bless both of us out of this deal. Your will be done, God.  :/ I need to not worry.