Patience Pays Off

I just love generous people! They seem to be few and far these days! Little do they know that sometimes their blessing to others is bigger than they could imagine. Today, my husband came home for lunch, strolling up to the front door with a big model ship in his hands. Not something I see everyday! Two thoughts came to mind-- he has waaay too much down time on the job, or he just found a good deal. He knew he had made mama proud when the words, "Look what I got for free", escaped his mouth, bringing a big smile to my face. Free! *Ahhh, let me just bask in it for a moment*. He went on to tell me that he was doing a job at a house this morning and spotted an old, dusty model ship down on the floor behind their piano. He commented to the homeowner that we had recently transformed one of our rooms into an office, with a Old World Nautical theme. He mentioned that we would eventually be getting a ship like that, to complete the space. Without skipping a beat the homeowner told him to take it and that they had it for years and didn't use it anymore. He said shock came over his face, as he was prepared to atleast make her a small offer on it. But, she insisted he just take it.

It amazes me how often blessings seem to come, when we just have patience. I really think that God knows the desires of our heart, and quite often fulfills those wishes in His timing, not ours. We had longed to buy a large ship for the office, yet haven't had $200+ for a ship that size. Instead of being irresponsible with our money, we decided it best to just wait (that is the frugal side of me). The problem is that waiting can be a very, very long game to play. But once again, a true blessing came out of it! If only that homeowner knew that her generosity was much more than just "getting rid of something that was in her way", yet truly giving to someone at just the right time. (I sent her a thank you card today, letting her know that). For anyone out there currently playing the "waiting game", whether it be a new job, starting a family, or just a break in life, know that your ship will come in too. I encourage you to rely on God's time, as His timing is always perfect.