I just lived through this experience and let me tell you that there was a lot of laughter going on between my dear, dear college friend and myself the last few days. It all began when I wanted to bless one of the maintenance guys that used to live in Ohio. When I 1st moved in I told him I would try to find some Ohio items my next visit home. I have not been home to do that so I felt Holy Spirit recently nudging me to start rounding up Ohio made blessings to give to him. I was sharing with my friend and she then came onboard with this project. Mind you, my friend never met this person and she still was in search for me. She gets 3 Humphrey's Popcorn balls; a Cleveland Cavaliers baseball type of cap, 2 "Cleveland" shopping bags from Heinen's and a weekender bag she tucked in the package for me. How sweet. So in conversing she tells me how she really packed all these items in a medium priority box and used lots of tape to secure the package so nothing would come out of it during mail travel. Well, somehow my apartment number comes up and I had to let her know that was not the right apartment number. We joked about this when I said I can see the building across the pond (meaning it was across from the pool). So my name is on the package but someone else's unit number.
She got in contact with the USPS and they told her they would send a message out to the mail carrier to correct the unit number. In the meantime she gets an update and it was delivered that day and it was not delivered to me that is. Apparently the person that said they were going to take care of it sent a message to the wrong person. It was sent to where she lives in Ohio and it never was sent to my letter carrier. I then contacted the main office where I reside to let them know what happened. They were most gracious and said they would contact the resident that got my package and request them to bring the package to the office. It all worked out just fine and I received the package today. Hurrah!!! My friend and I have had our friendship since college, we have been through all sorts of things in life together. You know what? Whenever we talk we sure do a lot of laughing. We sometimes get really silly on the phone. I often say to her she has to come and visit me so we could do a video of us conversing and I just know that people would be intrigued by our conversation because we sure do laugh a lot.
I will be delivering the Ohio gift bag on Monday. I got to tell you that I kept 1 of the popcorn balls as a treat for me. She already received her Russell Stover's/homemade macaroons package. Last time I was at the candy store I bought a Russell Stover's umbrella and was happy I got to use it today.
I went to a tent revival the other day. So nice to be somewhere where you can be free to worship with no constraints on you. It got cold when the sun set. Too cold for me so I went home after worship. I did see videos of the revival since then. See, Holy Spirit shows me in advance when and where to go. He spoke to me to go to the starting night and then to finish with the closing night. Sometimes it is not all about what you can get out of a church gathering but are you willing to pour out your heart in worship. So, like I tend to do as Holy Spirit prompts me ... I baked and made up a thank you plate with a few Russell Stover Pecan Delights too along with a card of thanks. See, one of my heart desires was to attend a tent revival. I saw in advance where Holy Spirit wanted me to sit and sure enough the spot was there for me to occupy. There was an older gentleman that was volunteering at the revival and we struck up a conversation. He was there to assist with deliverance ministry if needed. I shared how I am trained in deliverance ministry. So, during worship I then hear someone praying for someone and my attention is paused in worship to also pray. Pastor Jerry Bryant was praying for a child and I then extended my hand to join in praying at my seat. When my portion was done I went back to worship.
I told you it was really cold outside so as I asked someone how do I get out of my parking spot to leave he then wanted to assist me to my car so I got there safely (meaning not fall in a rut or uneven ground) since this revival is in a field.. He walked me to my car. Such a nice young man. I was not the only one he assisted that night. As I was leaving I drove slowly so the headlights could shine light on him walking with a older woman to the restroom area. Kindness is always welcome in a person life do you agree? I get further direction from Holy Spirit to go get a seed faith offering to bless this ministry with when I go back to the tent revival. I did and I already composed a thank you note too. So, I was at a local gardening center today that also has a gift shop. I have such a grateful heart for what this young couple is doing to reach out to the lost that Holy Spirit moved upon me to purchase from a local bakery 2 breakfast type of sweets for them. Holy Spirit showed me how much hard work they put into this revival and it would be nice for them to have a bit of breakfast pastry for the next day. I obliged and purchased the items.
When I see a ministry actively touching the lives of people it seems like I just want to bless them and that is what I do when the unction moves upon me. God's favor today, I needed some more communion sets and I had lots of errands to run today. As I was heading back home I called to see the store hours and I made it there in time to get the number of communions I will need as Holy Spirit led me to get. Last night I was at the store Dirt Cheap and I stumbled upon some infinity type pearl chokers. They were made in Japan and they were reduced to 95% off so my creative minds begins to flow. I bought 3 and it was when I got home I get the idea to wear all 3 and it will give a creative look and sure enough, it does. Can't wait to wear them. I tend to see abstract at times and 2 ornaments caught my eye. They were also 95% off. The main one was a dove holding an olive branch. I do not see it as an ornament but possibly me turning it into a fashion pin or making a choker necklace out of it. I love to create, I truly do.
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| Do you notice the piece of chocolate on the umbrella that is portrayed as the sun breaking forth behind the cloud? I think it is clever advertisement that catches one's attention. |
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| All of this fit into that little box. My friend really does know how to pack a box doesn't she? |
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