Holy boots! This is so exciting… Ok. Start from the top… Well, kind of the top…how about 4:25p

• Headed to church to pick up the girls and eat some dinner…it’s taco bar tonight so Ruthie will eat something.
• *Hear Scott & Cat* Oh, stink!  It’s Sharathon and I was going to donate earlier.  $500 shopping what?!  Wouldn’t that be cool…
• Out of car start running into church…
• Jump to WCIC website and start filling stuff out…walk & texting is really hard for me….
• Ok submitted.  Mini prayer: God, Give Scott & Cat endurance this afternoon & be with Jessie.  Lord be with Jessie!  I remember those nights.  You’ve told me to see where You are working and join You.  Lord, I’ve seen you work there for years.  Please multiply this gift and help them meet their goal!
• Guatemala Meeting……Dinner with my loves….
• Nathan: “Julie needs formula.  I’ll take the girls…you swing by Wal-Mart.”
• Get back into car look down at my phone…missed call.  692-9242 what?!  That WCIC
• Wait!  What!?

I was picked from a drawing and WON THE $500 Shopping Spree with a Personal Shopper!  Yeah!  What?!
– the $500 was a combined total from a few of WCIC’s business partners and the personal shopper is from Luxe|Wise.

 

Honestly, I had totally forgotten about that promo going on…God has been teaching me TONS about His timing lately as well, so my Holy Spirit radar was flashing…I know it may sound chiche’, but when you obey God, he’s got ways of affirming your obedience.

Sweet Jesus, thank you for your affirmation!!

Thank you, thank you, WCIC & your business partners for the $500 PLUS Luxe|Wise, for your personal shopping assistance!  I’m excited about meeting these wonderful ladies…just spent a few minutes looking at their website and it looks AWESOME.

But, now I’m struggling.  $500 is a lot!  I want to be a good steward of my gift.  It’s like my anxiety went way off the charts.  Do I really need $500 worth of clothes?  Nathan needs new jeans.  Rue & Tess could use some summer stuff here shortly.  Should I get a gift card that has something for everyone?  I don’t want to be selfish.  But, shouldn’t I treat myself a little?  I really need a hair cut…and you need to take a few bags to Goodwill.  A few new items would be good.

I’m torn.  I don’t want to be selfish, but I want to enjoy the gift.  I’ve mastered the art of feeling excited and guilty all at the same time.   Ugh!

So this is me praying.  Please advise.  I’m so stuck right now.  If you see massive amounts of fashion pins on Pintrest from me, then you’ll know why…HELP!

Also, if you don’t already, PLEASE seriously consider a donation to WCIC…they are a truly God Centered Station seeking to directly minister the people of Central IL.  They serve my kids and I…So I choose to serve them… Pray. Click. Give.