Well now I’m crying because as a fellow thrifter I get this 100%. Also made me want to hit up my thrift faves and go give them a big hug. Thank you for sharing this and your heart. What a beautiful reminder for us to see others today and remind them how loved they are.
This is a testimony I needed today! I saw God at the swim meet today when my autistic son completed his first races. Hopes I’ve had for a long time that felt so far off… God opened the door today. Finally, the fruit after SO MUCH tending. Thank you for making me take time to take note!!
I signed up for Substack just so I could like and comment ☺️. I love everything about this and you’re right! We still need to be told Jesus loves us even if we’ve been a follower for a long time 😭. I was just giving myself a pep talk today and quoting my old pastor when he would say, “Jesus is ‘gooder’ than we think.” Also, my thermos was coffee cups since I leave them and break them all over the farm. And I got some today at a thrift store.
Isn't it so true- God IS watching over and providing for us, even when we are in a tizzy, freaking out over everything, stressing and bringing in the grey hairs faster than they should.
Love the depiction of your day. I spent my day today exploring second hand stores and Goodwill at a leisurely pace all by myself. It was a heavenly kind of day. Found a sweet vintage Easter card in an old frame and other treasures I didn't know I needed until I found them. At one store, there was a Jami-style framed print with a handprinted quote that made me laugh and think of you. You would have loved it. A woman broke something at the Goodwill and the staff there were genuinely sweet about it, too. I ended my day at church where my husband teaches a citizenship class. We were celebrating one of his students who had a successful appointment yesterday---passing the interview with flying colors and attending the Citizen Ceremony shortly after. I saw Jesus in her as she shared her experience with other hope-filled students.
So glad you shared this with us. I needed an encouraging post to read. I think when we hear about the little ways God shows up for someone else it reminds us of the times he’s done that for us too.
THIS! Thank you for sharing - feeling my very own heart provided for through this story. Cheers to green eyeliner angels who remind us of the most native truths of belovedness.
I've written a piece about the spirituality of my voluntary job at a UK charity shop called "Not just bags of stuff." Love that you're seeing the spiritual here too! xx
Well now I’m crying because as a fellow thrifter I get this 100%. Also made me want to hit up my thrift faves and go give them a big hug. Thank you for sharing this and your heart. What a beautiful reminder for us to see others today and remind them how loved they are.
I just love thrifting so much but then when God is big loud at my favorite place, it's a double whammy ha!
What a blessing that you have shared. I’m thankful for your words. Keep your head on a swivel, God is really everywhere 😊
This is a testimony I needed today! I saw God at the swim meet today when my autistic son completed his first races. Hopes I’ve had for a long time that felt so far off… God opened the door today. Finally, the fruit after SO MUCH tending. Thank you for making me take time to take note!!
That is wonderful! So proud of your son. ❤️
Needed this reminder today, God is near and is the God of resurrection. Thank you, Jami!
I signed up for Substack just so I could like and comment ☺️. I love everything about this and you’re right! We still need to be told Jesus loves us even if we’ve been a follower for a long time 😭. I was just giving myself a pep talk today and quoting my old pastor when he would say, “Jesus is ‘gooder’ than we think.” Also, my thermos was coffee cups since I leave them and break them all over the farm. And I got some today at a thrift store.
I love a good thrift store mug!
Oh, meeting a fellow believer out in the wild is some kind of special encouragement. Love reading your words!
And now I’m crying. I needed these reminders today. Love you, friend. Thanks for always speaking truth.
This blessed me so much.
Gosh this is just so beautiful. I love it. Thank you for the reminder to pull our heads up. God is everywhere.
I loved this so much! Thank you!
You bless me!
Such a good reminder.
Isn't it so true- God IS watching over and providing for us, even when we are in a tizzy, freaking out over everything, stressing and bringing in the grey hairs faster than they should.
Thank you for this reminder.
tizzy! Underused word alert!
Love the depiction of your day. I spent my day today exploring second hand stores and Goodwill at a leisurely pace all by myself. It was a heavenly kind of day. Found a sweet vintage Easter card in an old frame and other treasures I didn't know I needed until I found them. At one store, there was a Jami-style framed print with a handprinted quote that made me laugh and think of you. You would have loved it. A woman broke something at the Goodwill and the staff there were genuinely sweet about it, too. I ended my day at church where my husband teaches a citizenship class. We were celebrating one of his students who had a successful appointment yesterday---passing the interview with flying colors and attending the Citizen Ceremony shortly after. I saw Jesus in her as she shared her experience with other hope-filled students.
that is exciting they get to become citizens!
So glad you shared this with us. I needed an encouraging post to read. I think when we hear about the little ways God shows up for someone else it reminds us of the times he’s done that for us too.
THIS! Thank you for sharing - feeling my very own heart provided for through this story. Cheers to green eyeliner angels who remind us of the most native truths of belovedness.
Thank you!
I've written a piece about the spirituality of my voluntary job at a UK charity shop called "Not just bags of stuff." Love that you're seeing the spiritual here too! xx