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Frugality Comes With Rewards

In the midst of our relocating to Nashville I wanted to save a few extra dollars by buying used blankets instead of renting them from a traditional moving company. So on my journey of saving dollars, I ended up at the local thrift store on a mission to buy a large amount of blankets. My idea was to purchase them, use them for the move and then donate them on the other end. Sounds like a great idea, right? Well, not only was I successful in my search for bags of blankets, but while I was there I decided to look around. In doing so, I found the score of a lifetime. Really, sit down you might not be able to believe this. Are you sitting? Okay, I found a like new if not new, black Dooney & Bourke bag. I am serious!!! Yes, not a knock off, but the real deal. Even better yet, it was priced at $7.00 and that day all the clothing and purses were 50% off. So I walked out the door with a $3.50 purse and bags of blankets. Amazing!!! Not only was I saving money, but I also came home with a little something special for me.

Be a good steward with what you've been allotted and you never know what blessing or bargain might come your way.

His Faithfulness Shines On

I know it sounds silly, even redundant, however lately the Lord has been so incredibly faithful to me. Don't get me wrong, He is faithful all the time; but His faithfulness has shown so bright in my circumstances that I nearly needed sunglasses the beauty of it was so strong. It's the little things really. The little things like meeting new friends, being in a place you know God wants you and simply having my needs met. He has shown Himself incredibly faithful in all of the little things that it just makes my heart swell with gratitude. He sees me and my every need as much as He sees you and your needs. What is it that is at the top of your need list? Is it finances, a friendship, a kind word? Or maybe something more significant than each of these. Whatever it is, be reminded that He is faithful, always has been, and always will be. He wants nothing more than to bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eye with the brightness of His faithfulness. In your waiting, keep your eyes fixed on Him and your thoughts towards Him. You will be sure to see His faithfulness shine on you.

Psalm 57:10 For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.