prayers and minivans.

Last night was a really special night for my host family. They have been praying for a car for 10 years. There are 6 people in the family, but usually 7 because they always have a Calvin student with them, so they really wanted a vehicle that could fit everyone. After 10 years of prayer, they were offered a minivan for $6000. They only have to pay half and the owner will let them keep paying it off in the next 6 months (or something like that). They didn’t quite have enough, but the owner accepted anyway. (and this whole process has been going on for the last couple months.) So as we were all sitting at the table finishing dinner, everyone went to get their savings that were in the house and they put it all on the table. It was truly a family ordeal. They had enough. Then we all held hands and prayed, giving thanks, asking for protection, and putting it all in God’s hands once again. It was really cool for me to be a part of. And now, we have a minivan in our garage. Thanks be to God.