I was going through my closet today to put my shirts in color order. (that is about the only thing I really like organized other than that I am a mess freak Poor Joel) Any way I counted 16 shirts that I wear to look nice. 16!!!! Now to some of you you might think that is NOT a lot but if you truly think about it I wouldn't have to look the same twice in two weeks but by choice. And I am not even counting the shirts I wear for work or shirts I wear for pajamas. AND I have 3 cute jackets/coats and lots of cute shoes. NOT counting my work coat and shoes.
And yesterday I went on a date with God for lunch. It was my day off and in the morning God asked me to go on a date with him. So on our way to my favorite restaurant RED ROBIN to go on my dates with God I passed by a JC Penny's and God said after lunch I want to take you shopping for anything you want. "AnyTHING?" I thought. At first I was really apprehensive like God you know how much money is in our account and it really isn't the time to go shopping and I don't NEED anything. But He persisted and I knew that it was Trust issue. To trust Him with our finances. Because for me I would never ever buy any clothes at this moment in my life for a lot of reasons. A LOT!!! But after a wonderful lunch with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit I drove to JC Penny's and on my way there God kept saying "Get what ever you want. I want you to get what you WANT." Because I sure didn't need anything. I said just as I pulled up to park "I don't know what I want." He said "You will" And as soon as I stepped in the door I saw what I had been wanting in the back of my mind. I had thought about it a few days ago but pushed it out of my mind because of finances and knowing I had a lot in my closet. But what I saw was dresses for Easter. I had wanted a new Easter dress. And then I knew God wanted to bless me.
I tried on 10 and none worked they were either too short for my comfort or too showing in the cleavage range. I am very picky when it comes to modesty. God wired/created guys way different than girls. One time a group of guys told a group of us a girls when I was at Friend Ships (www.friendships.org) if we could be more careful what we wear so not to show any cleavage, midriff, and too much leg. From then on it was in my heart to always watch out for my brothers. It it is hard because so much clothes have at least one of those three if not all but it is worth it. SO then I tried on about 10 to 12 more and found one that was so wonderful. I am really excited to wear it and it was 50% off.
So any way I am saying all of this because one Joel and I do not make any money. We do not have a job that pays we rely solely on GOd. And Guess what he takes care of us above and beyond anything we could hope or imagine. Most the clothes in my closet someone happen to want to take me shopping one day and said buy as much and what ever you want. Then we have food food food over flowing. Do not have room enough to hold it all. We have totes and totes of food in the garage and freezers full and a fridge full. All our bills get paid. We FILL our car up with gas. Did you get that FILL the car not just 5 dollar not just 10 but all the way full.
God spoils not just with our needs but our wants. We are so blessed materially.
So I will leave you with this the point and motto of this whole entry:
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Dess and Joel, I am truly so proud of you and I pray that when I grow up in this full-time ministry opportunity the Lord has laid on me that I will be just like you two. You are giants in my world. Go Jesus!!
I know what you mean about God taking you shopping. He did that for me last month. I had been praying for some new suits because I gave a lot of clothes away last year because I felt god said to clean out my closet and make room for the new. So, I did but God did not replace them as quickly as I thought. so I had been kind of begging my daddy to allow this. I dont know how to explain it, but one day I was with my mother and i said hey, mom take me to the mall so I can go window shopping. I wanted to touch clothes and tell god see this is what I want or can I have this. We ended up going to one shop and that was all that it took. There was a major sale going on and I got not just one suit but two suits and we only paid 20.00 each for them. They were not ugly suits either they were suits that i would have paid full price for. So He is showing me that He will do just what Philippians 4:19 said. Oh yeah and my mother got 2-3 shirts for 5.00 each. I thank God for his provision. Can't wait to see your NEW dress!!
That is so awesome Linda. God blows my mind how He takes care of us. And I totally know what you mean about doing something God wants you to do. So you do it and expect results right away but He doesn't do it as quick as you would like. Been there.
I love you my friend. My God continue to grow your faith!!!
Dess
Dess,
I love you! I'm so glad that God has blessed you in so many ways! I miss you....glad you have this Blog I can follow you on. I hope that you have a wonderful Easter! He is risen!!!
Love,
Missy
It has been a while since I have gotten on your blog but I am glad that I finally did!
It is so interesting to see how much people change over the years. I remember the little girl that always wore dresses (that were pretty short) and how now you are consciensious of length and showing cleavage and tummy. You are a very faithful, good good person!
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