It's a Matter of Faith

Hello again everybody! I've again witnessed a true miracle from God. As you may know (or if not, keep reading) Zoe's friend Ethan had offered to give me his old electric guitar. That seemed like the answer to all my prayers. I had prayed and prayed so hard that He would help me find an electric guitar (something we deemed necessary for the type of music we want to play) and Ethan's guitar seemed to be the answer at last. I told everyone I knew, how God had given me a guitar. But as soon as He gave it to me... He took it away. Ethan called me about a week later reporting that the guitar wouldn't be traveling to my house in Laconia, due to the fact that is was, truth to be told, no longer in prime playing condition. I have to admit I was a bit crushed. I had prayed, and God had seemingly answered. But suddenly, *poof* He took it right back. Boom. No more. I kept praying. I prayed that if He didn't want me to have Ethan's old guitar, He would show me what He wanted. He gives and takes away. But all I wanted was to be in the place He wanted me in. Last week, at my guitar class, my teacher told me that a store in Meredith called Music and the Arts was having a big sale on guitars. I considered this. Maybe God wanted me to go there? I prayed some more. I was praying every night, asking God to show us where He wanted this all to go. Then last Sunday, I was in for the surprise of my life.
Zoe, had been telling me about a surprise she was planning to give me for a couple weeks now and I really was quite curious. And, this may sound silly, but I prayed about this too! I prayed that whatever the surprise was, that is would be something He could use. After church, my heart nearly stopped when Zoe presented me with.... yes..... AN ELECTRIC GUITAR!!!
I really just about started crying. There is a long story behind how the guitar came into Zoe's hands ( I don't have time to explain, but to those involved, THANK YOU!) but at that moment... that old electric guitar, with dust under its strings... to me, the guitar could have been made of gold. It was an answer to prayer.
Yes, the 5 strings it still had are old (and detune, rapidly!!) and it doesn't have an amp, but I don't care. I lovingly cleaned it up and I will get some new accessories for it soon. Now I only need a name...
It's amazing how fast God is moving, always looking out for us. Just because He may take something away, doesn't mean it is for the worse. Sometimes, you can't see Him with your eyes. Maybe, sometimes, you have to just believe. And sometimes, believing is all it takes.

Love the guitar girl,

Beth

rock on!!!!
xoxoxoxoxoxox