Last Friday, while on my lunch break, I had this crazy urge to stop at the Goodwill store. I started an internal argument that I didn't have time to stop since I only had a few minutes for lunch. Well, I didn't win the argument and found myself pulling in the parking lot of Goodwill. When I entered the store, I thought maybe there is a special book just waiting for me since I am somewhat of an avid reader. I browsed the books for a couple of minutes and found a couple of selections, but nothing that had a wow factor. At this point, I was beginning to think I was crazy, so I stepped over to the checkout line to purchase the two books and get on my way. As I stepped over to the line, I glanced to the back of the store and there was my treasure. On the very top shelf was the cutest wooden gingerbread doll you have ever seen. My heart immediately was filled with joy and I began looking for someone, taller than me, to get that gingerbread girl. She was destined to be mine and especially at the bargain price of only $2.00.
You see, I have been collecting all things gingerbread for the last several years and they are definitely a collectible that is hard to find. This is what made this treasure even more special. I had been plagued all week with one trial after another prior to my visit to Goodwill on Friday. I certainly wasn't in the mood that day for a Goodwill excursion, but God had other plans. He so lovingly placed that simple treasure for me to find at exactly the right time and of course the right price. My joy was overflowing as I left the store. I couldn't wait to find a special spot for the newest addition to my collection.
I reflected on this experience the rest of the afternoon and was humbled at the thought of how much our Savior truly loves us. I am so thankful that He knows the desires of my heart and for the simple treasures that can be found each day.
