Ecclesiastes 5:15 says Naked we came into the world, naked we shall leave… Uh, thanks Solomon, but what do we wear in between birth and death? God cares about the minutia of our lives and the small desires of our hearts.
I’m not a fashionista nor claim to be one, but I do love nice clothing. The problem lays smack dab in between wanting certain things and having the ability to buy them. I work a part-time job. At a non-profit organization. In East Los Angeles. Trying to pursue what I believe I’m called to do has forced me, like many of us in this economy, to live on a budget. Designer clothing doesn’t event make the list of necessities, but living in LA is hard to do without being desirous of the perishable vice (aka shopping).
God cares about the minutia of our lives and the desires of our hearts. Jesus vocalizes not to worry about our clothing because He beautifully clothes the lilies of the field (Matthew 6:28). See, I know that in principle, but sometimes when I look in my closet I realize the practice of this belief is not as strong. If I have to go out with friends or get dressed for church I begin to unconsciously use Lamaze breathing techniques so I don’t hyperventilate and cry from trying to work a miracle in my closet.
But a couple days ago I was window shopping on my way to lunch and saw the Dress of Many Colors. There, hanging on a clothing rack with a divine light shining upon it and celestial melodies filling the air, was a colorful Diane Von Furstenberg dress… by itself… in my size. Something possessed me to asked what the clearance price was and I nearly fell over when I heard the price. IT WAS PENNIES compared to the price tag still hung on the sleeve.
I don’t want to even tell the price because you’ll be so jealous you’ll throw me and my Dress of Many Colors into a pit then sell me to slave traders.
I walked out of the store and couldn’t help but spiritualize the moment because God clothes the lilies of the valley, feeds the birds of the air, and cares about the things that don’t even make my list of necessities. God cares about the minutia of our lives and the desires of our hearts. Maybe designer clothing on clearance doesn’t tickle your fancy, but what does? Voice it to the Lord… I promise you He cares.
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