To Shop or not to Shop

I need.......
I need..................
I need this, that and the other thing!

Well, I believe the Lord told me to write this post out here so there must be someone who needs it!
Something the Lord has taught me and I am eternally grateful for!  is not to shop.
What!?
Anyway,  I mean not to waste my valuable time seeking things out.

Not that I occasionally don't go to the internet and click a few buttons to get something that fills in a place in my decor or some handy tool...but honestly, in the past, I have been so (sadly) guilty of spending hours (and hours) on the internet looking for just the right wallpaper (in fact, I am so picky, I actually MADE my own for the bathroom) or the right shoes or the right slacks or.......you name it!

But like I said, the Lord and I have been making progress (leaps and bounds in this area).  I am learning to trust Him, that He gives so many, many, many great gifts! 
I almost can't even replay to you the number of times
I have gotten some little article of clothing that I needed......you know not really, (like the white belt to match my white jeans).....and it cost 50 cents!

The miracle happens when I wait upon God....and don't go seeking.....But just wait for His timing.  


In fact, there are lots of little shopping 'miracles' that I have experienced.  I have learned to listen to the voice of the LORD telling me when to go shopping (not saying I am always 100% right or hear him correctly all the time).....Really, is it MY voice telling me to go shopping right now or His?  But there have been many times where the Lord has blessed me with much needed clothing and it is ALWAYS at a much needed price!  So, I have more reason to praise and thank Him for being my God and caring about all my needs to the tiniest detail! 
A couple of months ago, I really did hear the LORD (Holy Spirit), the Voice, however you call Him, telling me to go to Shopco.  I knew it was His voice vs. mine, because I really did not want to go.  Really, Lord? 
So, anyway, jeans were on sale, exactly  the style I had been wanting and the right (comfortable) fit!  And as a bonus, there was a beautiful shirt that was flattering for me on clearance (if you saw my closet, you would know that I do not need any more shirts!),  but God is good that way!
He just doesn't appreciate it when we spend unnecessary time seeking these things out.....That, in the bible, is actually called idolatry . (Exodus 20:3-4)

I could go on and on about my other 'shopping miracles' but I won't bore you (or myself!) with all the tedious details! :)

I had a little miracle in regards to this happen just this week.

I am probably going garage saling this weekend....or some weekend this summer.  Just because lately every time I put an article of clothing on, (some that I love and wear at least once a week) I think, yeah that's right, I got this at that garage sale!  Or some of my home furnishings and kitchenware that I use constantly.  I thank God for providing for me!

So, I am in need :) of some curtains for my bedroom...my closet door and one window.
I am excited to see how the Lord will provide!
to be continued

......the LORD knows you have need of these things.  :) .
Have a happy day!