Praying specifically

About a month ago now, our pastor mentioned in his sermon how praying specifically can sometimes be a good idea. His point was illustrated by a story about his wife praying that they would find any old hotel on their cross country drive. And that is exactly what they found. An old hotel.

So I have been doing that. Praying specifically. And I want to tell you about it. Our family has a really big expense coming up. Something that we want to do, not something we have to do, but the cost will be high. I realized that I had it in my power to help with that cost. I could give up my Sock Yarnista membership, and go down to 1 skein in Stash Menagerie. To be honest, I would have given up both, but I was worried that I wouldn’t get back in the club, with the waiting list the way it is. I knew that I had to do this. I knew that the sacrifices couldn’t all be made by my man. But man did I hate the idea. I didn’t want to give up the club. I love the yarn, and I have made some lifelong friends by being a part of the group on Ravelry. On cold, grey, winter days, when I feel desperate for an adult conversation, and a polymailer filled with beautiful yarn shows up in my mail box, it makes me feel like I can make it through the day. But, I had to do it. I wanted to be able to give it up with a cheerful heart, and it just wasn’t happening. Finally, I just went for it. I was sad. I wanted to cry about it for days. But I kept praying. Finally, I asked God to keep me in yarn, because he knows what a comfort it is to me, to be able to knit, and keep my hands busy. The very next day, amazing things started to happen.

So many amazing things. My friends came around me in ways that I didn’t expect. Yarn will be coming to my house. A job I can do at home is now mine. My husband got recognition at work. And today, I got an email that started with I hope you are sitting down. An anonymous friend has done an amazing thing. Believe it or not, I can’t find the words to say how I feel that this person decided to become an answer to prayer. I feel overwhelmed and amazed, and filled with praise for the One who seems to be delighting in making me happy. God gives us gifts of the spirit, but this week, he has been giving me gifts.

To the anonymous friend. Thank you. I am amazed that my happiness and  friendship is worth this much to you. I am thrilled that you decided to be a gift to me. Thank you.

This was written on Friday. But for some reason, it didn’t post. Here it is now. Sorry for the delay.

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