DECEMBER 19 2009 0743 - JACKSONVILLE FL - To say that God is good would be a true understatement, simply because God shows us every day just how good he really is.
Yesterday, as I ate my breakfast, and stared into my empty living room for the last time, I spoke and proclaimed that by the end of the weekend, I will have some furniture in my living room, and a real mattress set so I can stop sleeping on the air mattress. I openly declared that, before I even knew whether or not my declaration would be backed up by factual actions. Here is where waiting on the Lord comes in.
After breakfast, I went into my bedroom and surfed the Internet. I happened across an ad on Craigslist where a couple was selling a Sofa and Oversized chair set for $100, and they were willing to deliver it. I wasted no time in contacting the couple, who happen to be from North Carolina originally, and they delivered the living room furniture. All pieces recline, and the furniture is awesomely comfortable. To be honest, Nationwide furniture wanted to charge me $599 for a set that looks like this one, but of poorer quality. Instead, I got a 2nd hand set, better quality for $499 less than what Nationwide wanted. That is not all.
My Ex-girlfriend, who has become a real friend in these trying times for me, came by to have lunch and chat for a while. Ok, there you go with your mind in the gutter again. Ok, leave it there. Anyway, let's just say that lunch was very enjoyable. Prior to her arriving, I'd called this other ad on Craigslist for a place selling used furniture. They had a queen sized mattress set for $95, and they delivered for an extra $25. Sure, it is used, the box spring does not match the mattress, and there are a few cosmetic flaws. My mother raised me to know how to be a home maker. No fools, I am not gay, I just know how to make things look nice in the house, and I learned that from my mother. On any account, the mattress set was delivered at about 7:20 PM yesterday. It was a little damp because of the rain during the delivery process, but still I have it. No bed frame, just the mattress and box spring, but still I am able to get off of the air mattress.
In summary, my friends, I am saying that for $250 I was able to get furniture for the living room and a mattress set, and it is all because God is in the blessing business. In time I will be able to get something newer, but for now, I thank God for meeting my needs and giving me to eye to keep my needs within my budget. My apartment is starting to feel more like a home, and the best part of it all is the fact that what I have, is mine, and no one, other than God who gave it, can take it away from me. Now I need a dining table, a dresser, some real plates, and baking pans. It is all a step be step process, but I am happy to know that I am now walking this road alone.
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