My New Purse

Many people think that God is only concerned with the huge things in the world, like world peace. But is your best friend only in your life to change the world? Does your husband only want to hear about the giant things? Or do the people in your life care about the little things your thinking of? Like, how you don't like mustard on your sandwich? (well I don't) Are they okay with you asking them, what should I wear today? Or does this make me look fat?

Jokes aside, God is supposed to be our first love, our best friend, our Father, and our spouse. He cares about every little detail of our lives.

So with that said.

I was shopping at the local Marshall's for a new purse. See I had received my third Treo telephone and because my purse was so jam packed when I got out of the car, it fell from my purse onto the concrete and the screen was just white. Man! Not again! So I decided I definitely needed a bigger purse. I don't know why I am so shocked that I have expensive taste, but all the purses I really liked were around $115. CRAZY! That is way to much. Not too much for God but too much for the budget He has spoken to me about.

So I picked out/tried on about 10 purses between $20-$40. (Girls try on purses, that is still funny to me.) (But I love grocery shopping, because whatever I buy always fits.) Those prices seemed reasonable. So the Lord speaks to me a little bit gansta style. I asked Him, which purse should I get? He replied, "baby, you can get whatever you want." Now that is the kinda earthly husband I want! But let's be clear, I knew He was not saying the $115 purses but the ones I had tried on.

So I picked out a black one that had ruffles all over it with white edges on the ruffles, and white lining. It was sooo me! But maybe not the best one for every day. As I made my way toward the register, the Lord said "you can get this one but I think you should go check out Stein Mart because you may like what you see there better."

Okay Lord, I'm down for that. So I head over to Stein Mart. And wow, the perfect every day purse for 1/2 the price. So I found a new shirt, a purse, and a wallet for just a bit more that the purse I got from Marshall's. Of course, my preference would be to keep both purses but my heart was thankful for what I got.

Lord, You are so good to me! Thank You!

So next time you're shopping for purses, don't forget to include Him. He desires to be a part of every aspect of your life!

Blessings!