My hands were tight fists, my body stiff as a board, and I know my heart had to be bouncing out of its cavity. Would I know what to do when I went through immigration? Will they speak English? Will I know where to get my luggage, and will they have a cart for all six pieces? Questions and concerns filled my head until I wanted to scream. It was time to pray. I needed help. I reminded the Lord that He said He would take care of me, and I asked for forgiveness for my lack of trust. I blocked out the noise of the plane engine and passenger activity around me. I focused on Him. I could feel peace enter into my heart, just as I heard the rattle of the beverage cart.

“Would you like something to drink?” asked the flight attendant.

I unclenched my hands and ordered a diet Coke. My pulse slowed down, and I turned to the lady next to me. “Is this your first time to visit Guatemala? “ I inquired.

“No, I come frequently to do business in the Capital,” she answered.

I saw my opportunity. I told her my story, how I’d never been out of the US before, and asked if she would help me go through immigration and show me how to find the luggage. “Of course I can do that,” she responded. The positive response helped ease my empty stomach when the diet Coke hit it. The Lord sent me help. Thank you Lord for your faithfulness and for this sweet lady. However, the peace only lasted for a few hours, while we were in the air.

These many certain experiences continually build trust in me. I am still learning that the Lord will always be there with guidance and help. Trust doesn’t come easy for many of us. These testimonies of seeing the hand of the Lord working in people’s lives bring light into the dark places.

The next post will tell of some more trust-learning experiences. I want to hear about those times with you. Please share some of your testimonies. It’s fun to compare notes.