Parked Semi's and Parking Spots
We were trying to avoid shopping on Christmas Eve.
It
was the Saturday before Christmas, but we still had those last minute stocking-stuffers
to grab.
(Okay. My sister had ALL her shopping to do – but don’t tell her I said so).
(Okay. My sister had ALL her shopping to do – but don’t tell her I said so).
So
we braved the cold and the crowds and headed to the closest store that might
possibly have everything she needed.
I
prayed for a parking spot.
Christmastime is the worst for parking spots. You get to the point where you stop hoping for the one right next to the empty handicapped spaces and start praying for just someplace to put the car.
Christmastime is the worst for parking spots. You get to the point where you stop hoping for the one right next to the empty handicapped spaces and start praying for just someplace to put the car.
So
I prayed for a parking spot. Any parking spot.
And
we headed out.
My
sister and I prefer the dollar store close to the house.
(Yes. It had everything she needed).
We especially prefer the back way into the parking lot. But, as we headed up the hill, we were met by a semi-truck blocking the area. Not just parked inconveniently. There was no way to get around.
(Yes. It had everything she needed).
We especially prefer the back way into the parking lot. But, as we headed up the hill, we were met by a semi-truck blocking the area. Not just parked inconveniently. There was no way to get around.
When
I say the semi was parked . . . it was parked.
There was no driver sitting there watching in amusement as two sisters were trying to get by.
The truck was turned off, and the cab was empty.
It was either find a different way around or sit there until Christmas Eve.
There was no driver sitting there watching in amusement as two sisters were trying to get by.
The truck was turned off, and the cab was empty.
It was either find a different way around or sit there until Christmas Eve.
We
found another way.
As
we rounded the corner, we were met by rear view lights and a car backing up. This
now-available parking spot was right next to a handicapped parking space
. . . and directly in front of the door.
. . . and directly in front of the door.
My
prayer was answered.
The
car had a place.
But
more than just a place; a convenient place following an inconvenience.
Life is full of inconveniences.
Life is full of inconveniences.
But keep
watching for answered prayers.
They could be just around the corner.
What a good reminder. Thanks for sharing this, Bethany.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cheryl! :)
DeleteHappy new year, Bethany! Seeing God's gentle kindnesses and sweet gifts is humbling and encouraging, isn't it?
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Thank you, Jennifer! Yes, it's the little blessings that remind us that He cares about our big and small things.
DeleteHappy New Year!
This is often my prayer too. Oh, not necessarily next to a handicapped spot - - just a parking spot close to the mall or store entrance is my hope. And, you know what? It never fails. The parking lot can be packed with vehicles but - just at the moment I approach - a spot becomes vacant or is already vacant, and yes, it is always close to the entrance of the very place I need to go. God answers - - even the very smallest prayers- - yet, we often overlook them and put it down to luck. Good blog, Bethany.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pat! Yes, often we miss even the smallest answers to prayer. Maybe that's why we're told to pray AND "watch . . . with thanksgiving." Thank you for stopping by!
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