The Peace of God in Vibrant Color
“Don’t worry over anything whatever; tell God every detail of your needs in earnest and thankful prayer, and the peace of God which transcends human understanding, will keep constant guard over your hearts and minds as they rest in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Phillips
It was a beautiful Saturday in July when Cheryl and I decided to go to the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home annual quilt auction in Springfield. My emotions had been under the rug for some time. I missed my better half. I missed the things we looked forward to each year. I needed some encouragement.
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My intentions were clear. “Cheryl, we need a play day. Let’s go to the quilt auction and enjoy their fresh fruit cobblers, get a few crafts, and see old friends. We can watch a bit of the auction for old times’ sake, but I AM NOT bidding on quilts.”
My eyes still water when I recall the many years Russell set aside $$$ for me to enjoy this annual event. I made it a personal challenge to get the bidding up on quilts that weren’t faring well. Most of the time I succeeded and dropped out before the final bid.
I always bought a few so my great-grandkids could choose one when they turned thirteen. Also, I kept a few baby quilts and full-size quilts on hand when community needs arose. But, this year I was only going to observe.
It wasn’t long before the bug bit. I grabbed a bidding card and was off and running! I came home with a beautiful stack of small quilts, lap robes, and baby quilts. Oh, yes, and this amazing crocheted piece for $140.
I do not need it. I have no idea what I will do with it! But it was NOT leaving that place for $110!
Truth? I may not have needed the quilts, but I needed the experience. I needed the excitement of being involved in something bigger than myself. I wanted to help the Children’s Home. As I look at my treasures at home, I praise God for meeting needs I didn’t know I had. I praise Him.
I napped under a colorful quilt after I got home, hugging it and praising My Father for His mercy, grace, and love.
I truly look forward to what God has planned for these beautiful quilts. Let me know how God has personally blessed you this week.
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Hugs, Susie
It will be exciting to see who your stack of quilts bring happiness and warmth! Enjoy the pretty colored Afghan.
Thank you, JoAnn.
That beautiful colored Afghan weighs a ton. Some precious soul has put hours into making it and who knows how much $$$ in the thread. The photo is of it tossed across my living room couch where it will stay until ???
Blessings to you and thanks again!
Love and hugs coming your way.
Thank you, Ona!
Much appreciated and much needed. You bless my heart. Thanks for replying.
Susie what blessed lady you are. Thank you for taking time to chat and share your blessings with so many.
I can see you are involved with many projects and reading your books has blessed many through my sharing My other My Child as a awed. night Ladies Bible group. I was given the spiritual insight that our group was not studying the Bible but realizing the scriptural application of the Word to your life. So many have told me they wished they had known this valuable inform before being made a caregiver. I too wished that I had been better informed.