My 6 year old goes to school about 13 miles away from where we live. Becaue of my early morning work schedule, I needed a way to get him to school on time everyday. After praying and seeking God for an answer, we decided to hire a driver to bring him to school. This person was a friend of my cousin and he came highly recommended. I was relieved because this was one less thing that I would now have to worry about. Things were going great for the most part, but then there would be instances when he just didn’t show up to pick the baby up. The first time it happened, I let it go. The second time, we had a talk about it and I let it go. The third time it happened, we had another more serious talk but I let it go. Then came the fourth or fifth time; I lost count! I sent the weekly schedule out to the driver informing him of the days and dates that Chace would need to be picked up. He said ok. Then came the morning and we were dressed and ready to go and he did not show up. Not only did he not show up but he was unreachable as well. I didn’t even have time to be upset, because I was panicking. Not only did Chace have to get to school on time but I had to get to work as well. In order for him to get to school, I would have to take him which would make me 2 hours late for work. I didn’t know what to do. He had done this before and I’ve had to go into work late and my boss was understanding but I didn’t want to abuse the privilege. I had to make a decision within minutes. I decided to call my cousin who was still asleep and ask him he can take him to school for me. He happily agreed and said that he would be there in ten minutes;which he was. That problem was solved but I still needed to figure out what I was going to do for the rest of the school year. Later that evening when I got home, I realized that the driver still hadn’t reached out to me. So I sent him a message and to my surprise instead of being apologetic about not showing up, he gave me poor excuses and was being defensive. I was flabbergasted. I started to go toe to toe with him and then I just stopped responding. The more I was speaking to him, the more agitated and upset I was becoming. I started crying because it just felt like my back was against the wall and I had no way out. I then remembered that there was prayer meeting at church and even though I would be late, I decided to get dressed and go. I got there at the perfect time because they were getting ready to have a prayer session. I usually shy away from praying in groups or with other people because I feel like I don’t pray that well but tonight was different. I desperately needed to speak to God and petition him on my and Chace’s behalf. I prayed and I poured my heart out to God. I thanked him for all that he’s done for me and I also let him know what I needed from him. When I was done, I felt so much better. I still didn’t have a permanent solution to the problem but I felt so better nonetheless. As I sat throughout the remainder of the service, it dawned on me that while I have every right to be upset, I’m upset at the wrong thing. Ephesians 6:12 says “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places”. You see the driver was just the vessel that the devil was using to knock me off track. And had I not been aware and cognizant of this, I would’ve went off and spiraled out of control. He knows that my son is the most important thing to me and if anyone or anything messes with him, it would take me to a whole different place. One that’s not spiritual or one that does not demonstrate the character of Christ. But thank God, I know that he says no weapons form against me shall prosper. The thing is that the weapons will form, the enemy will try to attack you but the good news is that those attacks won’t knock you down forever. God says that I will be with you always and no matter what I fully trust him. I’m so glad that I am able to be still to hear his voice. I left prayer service, still uncertain about the future but with a calm spirit. I decided to walk home and as I was walking I saw a sign on a store that said “God will provide”. That was all the confirmation that I needed. Sometimes bad things or uncomfortable things happen to us and we don’t understand why. I always like to thinkthat adversity builds character. It keeps me grounded and humble. And I know that even when I’m in my valley, God is right there with me. If you are ever going through anything, instead of stressing and worrying, I urge you to seek God and pray about it. Ask someone you trust to pray for you as well. And in the midst of it all, don’t forget to praise God also. Praise him in advance for what he’s about to do. And know that he will always work everything out for your good. Be blessed ❤️