Last week on Friday I went to run some errands. If you've read my blog for very long, you will know we use Dave Ramsey's "envelope system" and keep cash for various categories of spending. It was the end of the pay period (meaning that pay day was coming the next week), and I felt like I'd spent so much money with the oil change, grocery store, and prescriptions and my "envelopes" were looking kinda empty.
As I was going to the car I prayed for God to please take care of us and bless us. I thought of all the food we have and the provision of God for our needs and how the things I'd bought at that shopping trip were not basic food supplies that I buy every week but other house hold necessities, like shampoo, razors, etc. I felt thankful for what we had and still I asked Him to bless us.
Later that weekend I was looking at our checkbook. My husband travels for his job and is reimbursed for his expenses. (This is a set rate based on the city to which he is traveling.) He puts the expenses on a work credit card and then we pay it off with the money they deposit into our account. Well there were several trips on the last bill along with credits I'd seen in our checking account. As I figured out the difference, I just smiled at the extra that was left over. I saw it as a blessing that God had given, an answer to the prayer I prayed.
On Sunday after church a family asked us to join them at their home for pizzas. We went along with two other couples and a bunch of college kids. As we were leaving they asked if we'd like to take home some extra pizza. Another blessing!
This week when I got the mail we had something that looked like a bill from AT&T. We no longer have service with them, so when I opened it I was glad to see that we had a credit of $19.35. I was not expecting that!
This has encouraged me this week and reminded me that God hears our prayers. We didn't have any huge need or major expense thankfully. But God cares about the little details of each of our lives and I think He likes to surprise us with blessings. We have to be paying attention though and thank Him for what He gives.
I encourage you today to ask God to bless you. He wants us to tell Him our needs. He longs to bless us. Ask Him specifically to bless you today and see what He will do for you and your family. Don't forget to pay attention and thank Him for the blessings too, no matter what they may be big or small!
Have a day of blessings!
4 comments:
Oh, yes He does...every one of them! What a Saviour!
Sometimes we overlook the small things and dwell more on the big blessings. One thing I've tried to make a habit is thanking Him when I find a parking space quickly. Seems small to some, but recently taking my MIL to Doctor appts. it's been nice to find one right away, instead of searching and searching.
Isn't it amazing how God provides for our needs, & in His perfect timing!
'Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.' -James 1:17
Blessings, Susan
I couldn't help but smile as I read your blessing list. While I believe God is good in blessing and in hardship, He does delight in giving us good things. And like earthly fathers, loves to get a "thank you" card!
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