We had been trying to sell our Yukon Denali for the past seven months. It was priced right and yet not even one person called to come see it. However, two weeks ago, on a Tuesday, the car sold, to be picked up and paid for on Thursday evening. We were thrilled. This also meant we needed another car ASAP, as I cannot get in and out of the red corolla.
On Friday, Thomas contacted a couple of people about test driving their cars. We were trying to get the lowest miles, best gas mileage, for the least amount of money. We figured we would have to get a car with 70,000 miles or so on it. Saturday morning, not one of the people we had arranged to meet showed up. Thomas located another car and they said to come right over.
When we pulled comps it was priced a little over our price range. Still Thomas felt he should go look at this car as no one else answered.
When Thomas showed up, the car was in perfect condition. Only 30,000 miles. Driven by an 87 year old man. Perfectly cleaned and babied. It was in pristine condition. Thomas told him we had thought the car was priced a little high at $10,999. And asked if there was any room. Although for the condition it was priced rather fair.
Thomas asked the guy if there was any way he could come back in the evening to make sure I could get in and out. He briefly explained my condition. The man told Thomas that he would drive the vehicle to our house so I wouldn't have to leave the house.
When they guy got to our home, the car was perfect. There were bars on the door and globe compartment. It worked perfectly.
The man was touched by our story. He asked if we could do $9000. Two thousand less than asking price. He said his dad would want him to do something kind.
We were the first and only ones to test drive their car. It was listed only 2 hours when Thomas test drove it. Had our car sold earlier, we would have purchased another car. But, this car wasn't ready. This one. Our car. For a phenomenal price wasn't ready.
Whenever we wait on The Lord, for his plan, for His timing, we always get something better than we ever dreamed of or imagined. He wants what is best for us. He wants to bless us.
Do we stand complaining? Asking why He has forsaken us, when in reality, He has a much better outcome? If we wait patiently, we shall be given more than we desire?
Or, do we criticize the Lord, and ask for our will be done.
In the end, no matter what the situation, no matter who or what is involved. Ultimately, all things boil down to one question..... My will be done or Thy will be done?
Ironically enough, when this life is over, that really is the only question the Savior need ask us. While on your mortal mission, were you more concerned with my will or thine own will? And in the next life, my will be done or thy will be done?
If we can answer truthfully and with our hearts completely turned to our Savior, Thy will be done. We will be wrapped and welcomed into our loving Savior's arms. Our time here on earth will have been worth the journey. We will have learned the ultimate lesson. When we follow our Savior's will, He will do far better with our lives than we could ever dream of.
Thy will be done.... Each time I utter those words, my life becomes better.
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