I had been thinking about getting a Mustang for quite some time now...since I was 15 to be exact. The dream never quite seemed like it would come true because even as a college grad with a great job, $30,000 dollars is quite an investment.
It had never been practical to GO BIG in my life. However, I am finding out that with God I can go BIG as I want. He is the Father of goodness & blessings & He made a dream come true.
My original dream was to own a 1967 Metallic Blue Stang. I have searched & searched for one but since I travel so much, it was not going to be a car I would ever get. Not until this year had I had the itch to go test drive Mustangs. I had never even driven one because family and friends prefer standards & well, I am an automatic girl.
Summer creeped along, I told the Lord, " I really want a mustang for my 25th birthday!" I could not think of a better gift to give myself.
On June 16th I drove down to the Ford dealership to drive a Mustang. I sat behind the wheel of an automatic, candy red 2012 stang & it was heaven on earth.
There was one catch... I didn't care too much for the new body style & the price. The only reason I even thought about buying new was warranty but even warranty couldn't shake the desire I had for finding the perfect Mustang for me.
We drove to many places around town but there were no Mustangs. Heart sick, I began to give up on finding the perfect car & I chose to stick with my trusty Hyundai.
Mom said, " What about that dealership by....." I totally had forgotten that one, so I drove on to the last lot & to my surprise my car was sitting in the front line of the lot. I just wanted to see what the asking price was & not get my hopes up too much when Robert, the sales rep, approached me. I asked him the details & he said they were asking $15,900. This deal was better by far, but something wasn't selling me yet. I got back into my car & began to drive away. Before I could pull away my sister from the back seat yelled at me,
"Why are you not driving that car?" Something rose up in me & I whipped my car back into the lot & took Baby Blue for a spin. As soon as I got behind the wheel I knew it was my car.
I knew I wanted that car but I also had to leave out of town the next day & I couldn't make a decision on a whim without counsel from the Lord & my family.
I only had 3 expectations:
1) My car would be a Mustang
2) It had to have an older body style
3) The price had to be just right
I left the car on the lot & prayed the whole weekend. I tried to hear God & I struggled. Amidst the fun roadtrip I went on & the adventures I had, I was anxious to get back to the dealership.
I finally heard, "wait....just wait..."
So I let the thoughts go. I waited...until Monday.
I called Robert back & to see if I could take the car for another drive. He said he'd be happy to lend me the car for the day but he also said that someone had taken it for a spin that weekend but it was still available.
I picked up the car & all was well with the world again. I had one place in mind to take the car...Boston Automotive! I was not going to pursue this car any further without a proper inspection from a trusted friend. I was surprised at what he said. He told me that I would be a happy girl for a very long time if I bought this car. It looked great to him. He also let me know that he restores Mustangs so I trust his judgement.
After hearing what he said, my mind was made up. It was going to be my car...& I had only had it for 30minutes.
I drove the car all day & took it back to Robert. He asked me what I thought about it & I happily let him know I was coming back the next day at noon to make a deal with him.
What he said next was not what I expected to hear. He said that the couple who had looked at the car over the weekend had been making a deal for the car & if I wanted to hold it for myself I would have to pay $500 non-refundable dollars. In my spirit I knew I was not supposed to do it. Frantically I stepped outside of his office & called my mom. She left work early to come help me. I was so confused. With God, He is all about perfection & ease. This was too pressured.
I told Robert that my mom was on her way, to please give me 30minutes to consider. I walked outside to my friend & began to panic. She said, "Ask Holy Spirit what to do." I did & all I heard was, "Don't do it..." Sadness took over for a moment and I looked over at the Mustang & sobbed. I had to let go of yet another desire. It wasn't easy. About the time I composed myself, my mother drove up. She asked me what I was going to do & clearly I couldn't go back in to speak with Robert because of my tear stained cheeks, i told her to tell him to give it to the other people. She asked me if I would be alright & all I could think of was if it is meant to be, it will be. If it wasn't, then God has even better.
My mother let her "Momma Bear" come out & she let Robert know that she didn't appreciate the pressure he placed on me to the point of making me cry. She then turned & walked away.
I felt bad for the whole situation. I didn't want to leave the car. I didn't want to make Robert feel bad but God would get the glory still.
I woke up the next day praying hard. I still had a decision to make. Robert said the couple was making a deal but the car was not for sure out of the question. I had to decide if I was even going to pursue the car anymore & prayed one last time & let go.
My prayer was, "Father, if I am to get that car, You will make the wrong that has been done, right. If I am supposed to buy the car, Robert will call me, he will let me know the car is still available, & he will apologize."
What happened next will never leave my memory.
Not even 10 minutes later I received a phone call. I did not know the number so I did not answer. A message was left so I put it on speaker as I put my make-up on. At the moment I heard Robert's voice I began to scream. My sister ran into my room & asked why I was screaming, then crying. I told her about the prayer I just spoke & I let her hear the message again.
1) Robert called
2) He told me the car was available
3) He apologized
History was made, my faith was sealed even more that day, and I became the owner of a car the Lord specifically picked out for me. Sometimes we have to wait. God does not hand us grenades. We all to often pull the safety clip & expect Him to redeem something that was never meant to be placed in our hands in the first place.It is good to live according to His will & it is good to have every decision placed at His feet.
I hope this inspires you to wait upon the Lord.
He will not disappoint.
All glory to you Jesus. Thank you Father!
Amber
p.s. Remember how I said my original dream was to own a 1967 Metallic Blue Mustang? Well, this should let you know a little more about how God works. Come to find out, the 2007 model was designed to look like the 1967 Mustang. I got exactly what I was waiting for!
