We met several weeks ago with Tom and Danielle and he mentioned that they only fill up there tank once a week and it has saved them tremendously. They were actually spending less now with high gas prices than a few years ago. So, I decided to give it a try.
I began praying that God would stretch my gas. I really wanted to pray that I could fill up and my tank would never run dry (like the widow's oil). Instead I asked that I would be able to go one full week with out filling up. I just happened to begin this prayer the week we got hit with the gas shortage from the hurricane.
I had filled up on a Tuesday, so I wanted my gas to last til the next Tuesday. Well, Tuesday came and I really didn't need gas so I decided to wait. I was actually going back and forth with the issue. I didn't need gas and I didn't want to fill up until I was on empty. However, we had the gas crunch and I was also afraid that if I waited until I hit empty I might not be able to find gas. So, I prayed. I told God that I was going to have faith and since I had asked Him to stretch my gas (nd He had done so by an extra day) I was going to wait. I was also going to exercise that faith and trust that when I needed the gas, God would provied it.
This happened 2 weeks in a row and I am amazed to say that when I waited, I was able to find gas and I didn't have to go out of my way to find it. I was also able to fill up my tank each time. A lot of people I know were only able to put in $20.00 worth, but I was always able to fill up.
God has continued to stretch my gas each week!! The most amazing thing about this is that I am averaging about 50-60 more miles per tank than before. This past week I got 370 miles out of my tank - the norm is 305-315. What a blessing. Here's another cool thing - I typically need around 18+ gallons when I fill up (from empty). I've averaged more miles per tank and I am pumping less than 18 gallons in my tank. This past week it was a little over 17 gallons. How amazing it that!!!!
God is good all the time, and all the time God is good!!!
Monday, October 27, 2008
God provided Gasoline
Posted by Grace at 6:34 PM 0 comments
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