So the hubs and I went out yard sailing this morning and I was keeping my eyes open for a few things. Things for the baby that I didn't really want to register for but kind of wanted anyway; like a co-sleeper and an extra swing and some other stuff. Well I found a Take Along Swing for $5, great deal as they go for $70 in the store. Found some other great small things; some outfits, a baby gate, random stuff. Then as we were leaving the one I just said a random prayer "Lord it would be really nice if we could find a cosleeper for under $20". It was a tall order as they retail for anywhere from $140 for the mini and $190 for the regular. I didn't want to register for it because I really wanted a play pen and couldn't see registering for both. Well we went to one bomb of a yard sale and on the way home we passed by a house with like 6 things in the driveway and stopped. You guessed it, they had an Arms Reach Co-Sleeper. I asked the lady how much and she gave it to me for $5, doesn't even look like they ever opened it up!!
It makes me laugh because it seems like there are alot of prayers that God answers like this in my life. It reminds me that I am His child and he really does delight in me and listens to my prayers. One time I was moving 15 min away but didn't have a couch and said "Lord please help me find a couch for $10 on the way home", don't you know I did and they delivered it for me! It may seem silly to some but these answered prayers just reinforce the love I already feel and today I just feel downright spoiled!
Have you ever tried some yard sale prayers?
3 comments:
Yeah, it's funny how God answers the small prayers. But usually I only think to ask for the BIG stuff. LOL
Great deals!
Ditto to what MamaK said. I'll need to take your example, Dirkey, and start making a point to pray for those "small" daily things...I'm sure it makes a huge difference:)
I do remember the couch prayer. I also think I remember a prayer about breaking an ankle. "Dear lord please let me break my left ankle if I break one so I can drive." That one was my favorite. You do ask the Lord for the small things. (-:
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