This painting is hanging in my current kitchen. I bought it from The Nester at a yard sale a few years ago. She sells great stuff at yard sales. And yes, she makes me pay. I make her pay, too. Well, sort of. It usually goes something like this:
Sister 1: "Ooo, you're sellin' that?"
Sister 2: "Yeah, you want it?"
Sister 1: "Maybe...How much?"
Sister 2: "Oh, you can just have it."
It goes both ways like that. And then one sister tries to convince the other to just take it but the other sister insists on paying. What generally ends up happening is we trade stuff and no money is exchanged. Usually mom is in the mix somewhere, too. She's the worst at buying all our stuff at our yard sales. She never ends up making anything when the 3 of us do one together because she spends all her earnings on our junk. Then she apologizes a year later when she re-sells them at another yard sale.
I think the frame of this one has been painted several times which makes sense because that's just what my sister does. As I said before, I have had it for several years. But just a few days ago, noticed something I had never seen.Well, I thought to myself, I wonder what Psalm 40:5 says? Though I'm sure this signature wouldn't mean much on Antiques Roadshow, I felt certain it would mean something to me. So I looked it up. And it was a sweet reminder to me that the Lord thinks of me...too many thoughts to count. I am on His mind.
And just like that, I remember again how the Creator of the Universe likes to reveal Himself through unlikely people and unlikely things...even a yard sale painting hanging in my kitchen.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
the writing on the wall
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Isn't it amazing how God finds His way into our everyday! This reminds me of how yesterday my day was just not going right and after I finished cooking my kids lunch I moved the pot off the burner to discover cooked water spots in the perfect shape of a smiley face. It was such a neat pick-me-up and I believe God inspired. Now, that thought sticks in my head while I cook as I'm sure you will be reminded of this Psalm when you look at your painting. I couldn't help but think of your phrase 'the holy in the mundane' when I saw that happy face looking back at me :)
I love that scripture-I had to look it up! What a sweet discovery.
Thanks for staying up until after 2 am to write to us! You and your darlins must be sleeping in late today while the moving fairies pack your house....heehee
I hope again today you have many wonders from God! Thanks for sharing this one! I am off to find today's wonders made for me!
God is good. Period. He gets our attention, reassures, and comforts us anyway He can doesn't He.
Didn't stay up til after 2. Woke up after 2. Couldn't sleep. So I decided to share...I should have labeled this post "a freak". I woke up and re-read it, fearing maybe in my 1/2 asleep state I like, accidently said a cuss word or posted a photo of myself naked. Not that I have any of those. But I'm just sayin...
Precious discovery. Amazing how He spoke to you through your home decor...and from your Sis nonetheless. Precious.
I adore this story. *sigh* God is so good!
such a wonderful story.
And HOW ON EARTH did you and your sister BOTH end up with a MAJOR-LY CLEVER gene??!!?
So much cleverness in one family...
Blessings,
Karla
What a fun discovery!
I love to hear how God cleverly reveals Himself.
This just shows what a fatherly sense of humor He has with His children.
That is so precious! Even more special that it did not get painted over!
That is so precious!
Had my rusty-trusty Bible right here by the computer. I had vs. 1-4 highlighted, but not 5. Wonder why? It's highlight worthy! It is a wonderful feeling to know we are loved immensley, isn't it :)?
Your yard sale story was hilarious too!
Don't ya just love our GREAT BIG GOD?! The unexpected ways He reveals himself always amaze me.
Happy Friday!
I don't know if you have read "Captivating" by the Eldridges, but one thing the book talks about is how the Lord loves to Romance us. I always find it interesting how the Lord does that for me. It could be a brightly colored flower that I'm sure He placed for me, an unexpected compliment from a stranger, or even little clues like yours that lead me back into His presence. What a fun treasure you found! I love moments like that.
This is really off the topic of your post, but I have a question. Awile ago you talked about how you painted your kitchen cabinets (I love them by the way). Me and my husband are going to paint ours this weekend, any tips? Really what I am wondering is do you remember what the name of the granite counter tops you used is? I really like them too. I love your new blog design by the way.
Thanks for stopping by! Yes, I should be getting a new design in the next day or so. I can't wait! I went and looked up this verse. Thanks for the sweet post.
Hi Nicole - I didn't see an email listed on your blog so I'm responding here. Our painter used a tinted primer before painting the cabs and then he just painted away. We love the black. And the granite is gaillo ornamental. Hope this helps!
I lov ethat. And I too love Nesters ggarage sales. I currently am bidding on some of her stuff on ebay. Hope I win. She does have good stuff.
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