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Nov. 20, 2008

Another Lesson

Thanks for the money-saving comments!  I'm alway open for additional ideas.

 

Today I really blew it.  Here I am, totally immersed in trying to save money anyway I can and I missed out on saving $5.00 on a purchase.  It was totally my fault and I just wasn't thinking.  It made me SO mad!  I'm still miffed by it.  It's too late to change things.  My husband tried to console me,"It's just $5."  But to me, it's more than that.  I wasted that money - it could have been used for something else.  I finally had to pray and ask God to help me let it go. 

 

And then, later today ...

 

I got a card in the mail from my Mom, thanking me for sending her a package.  It was just a little something I knew she needed and we had talked about it before I sent it.  She had said she wanted to reimburse me and, of course, I said not to worry.  That stinker!  In her card was not one $20 bill but five!  I stood there and cried.  The first thing I heard in my head was God saying, "You see, you don't need to worry about that $5 - I will provide."  Isn't that amazing?  I still feel like crying.

 

I worry so much about the mundane, the little things.  Why can't I just let things go and trust God?  Oh, the lessons we must learn!

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Nov. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
That made me want to cry. He's got you in his GIANT, capable hands.

Emily
thelearningneverstops.blogspot.com
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Nov. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by dixiecajuns
Isn't that just like God to say, "SURPRISE!!"
Josephine
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Nov. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by moreofhim
How totally precious of your Mom and God! I do the same thing - I worry about stuff like that. I did the same thing only on a larger scale when I forgot to use a 20% coupon at the Goodwill last week. I was so upset with myself! *sigh*
God is so good, though, He does provide!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! God bless you!!

~Julie
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Nov. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MOMflippedisWOW
I'm thankful for wonderful friends that remind my just how great our Lord is. I'm glad he's watching over you.

Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Nov. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Amanda10Axelby
Hi Kate, I hope you are well. I have tagged you. Come over and have a look.
http://amandasaustralianstory.blogspot.com/

Blessings
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Nov. 27, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
It's one of the lessons we seem to need to learn over and over again. Thanks for sharing this with us. A timely reminder, especially in this expensive season.
Blessings,
Paula
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Nov. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Mama2Ways
I love it when God gives us surprises like that!
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