Last week
this time, I was preparing to give my expecting daughter a baby shower in the
backyard of our home. We had originally
had it scheduled at another venue, but unforeseen circumstances caused us to
have to change the location at the last minute.
Two days before the scheduled event, a friend of mine were helping me go
over my checklist and confirming we had everything we needed for a successful
event. “What about tables and chairs?”
she asked. Panic threatened to take over
my ability to think clearly as I realized I had completely forgot all about
needing table and chairs for an outdoor event.
The morning
of the event, I decided to ask my neighbors across the street it they knew of
any local places that rents tables and chairs for an event. Sadly
there were none in our small little town but their offer was beyond surprising.
Our family recently moved into this neighborhood almost a year ago, and although we’ve spoken and waived at each other from our respective yards, we had never actually spoken or went through the traditional introduction. “Hey, we have a long table and a few chairs that you are more than welcome to use,” my neighbors offered.
Our family recently moved into this neighborhood almost a year ago, and although we’ve spoken and waived at each other from our respective yards, we had never actually spoken or went through the traditional introduction. “Hey, we have a long table and a few chairs that you are more than welcome to use,” my neighbors offered.
Well you
already know that I was in a desperate need of the table and chairs, so I
wasn’t in a position to really turn down their offer. You
know how we do sometimes, when we don’t want to seem needy or feel like we are
a bother to anyone. LOL. Anyhoo- by the time it was all over with, my
neighbors had provided me with tables, chairs and a nice tent. Everything I needed and so much more.
Isn’t that
just like God? Always going and doing
above and beyond our expectations. The
Bible declares that our God can do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we
could ever ask or imagine. Ephesians 3:20
I must admit- sometimes I forget that He's there and all I have to do is ask and trust and believe that He will take care of all that concerns me, but this was an excellent reminder- don't you think?
Life can
definitely throw some unexpected surprises and leave us in want or in need, but
rest assure, God has everything you need.
All you have to do is ASK. He’s
right across the street- close enough that all you have to do is take the
initiative and ASK. If you ask-- you
shall receive. Matthew 7:7 If you need anything, absolutely anything,
physical, emotional, or spiritual- just
ask. I beseech you to ask. Actually, I dare you to ask. Watch God respond and blow your mind.
I am truly grateful for great neighbors
that exemplify such a beautiful Godly character. Thanks, Gerard and Kim!
Stay Hopeful,
Clarissa
