Because He Cares...About Jeans?

Something really neat happened today. I was not feeling my best when my alarm buzzed at 6:15 am. When I am not feeling my best, I tend to make a big deal of things that really aren’t a big deal. Anyway, I got ready for the day and walked downstairs. At the bottom of our stairs, there is a huge mirror, that shows you just about all you need to see of yourself. I saw that my jeans were getting faded and I started worrying. Worrying that my favorite jeans would soon be too short. Worrying that I would not have enough jeans to wear. I worried for a while until a verse popped into my head – the one about the lilies and the clothes in Matthew 6 – and I decided to stop uselessly fretting. If I need new jeans, God will provide them for me! Right?
After lunch, I heard that my mom was going to Target. No way! I instantly remembered a pair of cool jeans on a Target shelf and asked to come along. She said yes. Wow, it was a little miracle for me. I really wasn’t in desperate need for new jeans, but God had showed me that he cared anyway. But, being who I am, my thoughts immediately went from, “Thank you, Lord!” to “But they’re going to be so expensive!!” I shut myself up and prayed instead for a good deal on jeans, knowing that if God had supplied a trip to the store, he would definitely supply a bargain as well.
I ended up with a great pair of jeans and money left over. Thanks Lord!! Many of you reading this may be in much greater need than me. What I have to say to you is this, and I quote,
“Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you.” ~ 1 Peter 5:7. Don’t hesitate! If God wants you to have it, you’ll get it. “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” – Ephesians 6:18a. Even about jeans. Have a great night!
January 31, 2010