I remember almost 11 years ago we moved to New Castle Indiana when Ron took the job as youth pastor at Memorial Wesleyan. I was thrilled about the move after just having finished one very (first I might add) difficult year of ministry with my husband in Kansas. We moved into a small home just beside a beautiful park; our first little home. When we were settling in we realized that we would need a washer and dryer for our new home. Needless to say we were on a very tight youth pastors salary type budget :) I told my husband that I would like a new washer and dryer, a really pretty set in red or blue (which were all the rage in 2001). He told me that we probably should just look for something used to save money. He is the logical one, and I'm the dreamer. I was bummed, really bummed. Reluctantly, I began to look for a used set for sale in the paper. Not too long after looking, we discovered a Maytag set for sale for $75. We called and set up a time to go look at the washer and dryer. The next day we took one look and we were sold!
That same set has lasted us 11 years of marriage!
My young, immature, and dreamy self wanted a new washer and dryer but God knew what He was doing...what a blessing those used appliances were to us!
Just yesterday we bought a new washer after over 13 years of marriage. And no, I didn't get my shiny/fancy red or blue front loader washer, but I did get an energy efficient, digital one.
Since those days long ago I've learned to be more careful with my money and wait upon the Lord for His guidance. It all seems to work out in the end.
Philippians 4:11-13
" I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
This I am daily strivin
g for!
VERY cool story, Robyn!
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