GOD's Gifts

I have not been able to write for a while, mainly because my computer broke down completely, and secondly, I had a few health issues to address. So in starting again, I would like to write about gifts. For me, the most valuable gifts come from GOD. First and foremost the most precious gift of all is our Lord and saviour JESUS CHRIST, GOD’s one and only son that he gave to us. He also gave us the gift of The Holy Spirit, the gifts of his Grace, Love and Mercy. He also gave us the gift and privilege of life. Our children are precious gifts from GOD. That's just naming a few of GOD’s countless gifts that are priceless and cannot be bought. These are unconditional gifts. I am eternally thankful and grateful to GOD for all these precious and gracious gifts.

We also receive gifts from our loved ones, and even though they have been bought with money, they are priceless and have a lot of impact on our lives when they come unexpectedly. Over the last year, everything seemed to be breaking down, of course, after so many years of constant use that is bound to happen. In January, GOD made it possible for us to have a new kitchen, the only thing was that we still had the old broken down equipment in it, and we were not financially able to replace them. Then a couple of months ago, our computer broke down.

What do you do when you are not in a position to do anything? You pray and let GOD take over. You trust and believe GOD and then wait for him to move on your behalf. And we did just that. Two weeks ago, out of the blue, we were blessed with a fridge and a computer. Then last week, we were blessed with a washing machine (we have been without one for over a year). We were overwhelmed! Look at how GOD will bless someone, so that they can bless you!

But the biggest surprise came this week. I don’t believe that the few people that I know, ever knew that I have not had a cell phone for over eight or more years, not because I did not want one, but because I could not afford one. I remember going to the Radio Shack store at the Cherry Hill mall and looking at the phones, especially the Blackberry phones and really wanting one. Over the years, I kept on waiting for when I could afford one, but I also knew deep down that the appointed time would come when I would have my own cell phone. Even when I had to complete forms that had fields for cell numbers, I used my daughter’s cell number and kept on waiting. What else could I have done? There were more pressing issues that took top priority.

To cut a long story short, it is going to be my birthday in a couple of weeks’ time. I was kind of feeling out of sort last Monday afternoon, so I told Maggie that I was going to have a rest. Going into the bedroom, my daughter was sitting on the bed, waiting for me with a gift bag beside her, which she handed to me, saying that it was my early birthday present. I am not one for opening gifts early, so I told her to hold on to it until my birthday. But she insisted, and said I had no choice but to open it. Inside was a brand new Galaxy S6 phone, paid up phone plan with twenty four months insurance all paid for! I started blubbering like a baby, even telling her to keep it for herself. She told me that she got it for me and that’s that! Was I surprised! I forgot I was tired, became speechless, cried and hugged her all at the same time.

She gave me one of the best phones around. Instead of buying it for herself, she put me first! When your child becomes such a blessing to you, you know that GOD’s favour is all over you. I am now on a learning curve! Technology has really advanced since the last time I had a phone. I am learning that you can do almost anything entertainment/communication/photography, all with a phone! I keep bugging Maggie to teach me what to do, imaging that. It’s never too late to learn!

I am having so much fun with my phone, it’s like a kid with a new toy. I am so thankful and grateful to GOD for all the precious gifts that he has given to me and my children. I am especially thankful for my children and so very grateful and thankful that GOD has allowed my kids to be a blessing to me.

Waiting on GOD’s promises is not easy, but he will never fail you. His words will always manifest at the appointed time. When you pray, there is always one of three possible answers, Yes, NO or Wait I have something better. GOD has always given me something better. Even this time with my phone too!

I'll leave you with some pictures from my garden taken from my phone.