Simple Blessings

Each day the children of Isreal were instructed to collect enough manna for the day, but no extra.  Only enough for the day that set before them, no extra.

I am learing to collect enough manna for this day.  No, my manna doesn't show up on my lawn each morning but it does come from the hand on God.  This is a work in progess for me,  sometimes I put my trust in temporary treasure instead of the giver of all I need-God.

I was at the grocery store, being very careful to stay on budget and I wanted something, that wasn't on the list, not in the budget and not a need, but we all like it and it yummy and I use it alot, but not a need...velveta..  I picked it up looked at it, tryed to justify why I should just go ahead and get it, but in the end I put it back on the shelf, tried not to pout and moved on.  I stayed on budget and got what we needed and left the store,... alittle blue.

After a few minutes, The Holy Spirit reminded me that ALL my needs were met, and that we had our manna for the day and that was a blessing!  So I stopped my inner whinning and thanked God for meeting the needs and for loving me enough to correct my attitude.  Got home unloaded my groceries and forgot all about the item that I longed for in the store.

Later, my husband had to go by a customer's house to collect payment for a completed job.  while we were there the customer said I have some stuff that I won't use would your wife use these things?  Tim said, sure thank you.  He came out to the car with several things.  I picked up this box and teared up...velveta!  God's whispered I love you, I've got you, and I will NOT fail you!

I know this may not seem like such a WOW moment for you and that's ok, cuz it was to me.  It sure felt like a hug from my Father who loves me and sees me and gives me the desire of my heart...sometimes.