Three-inch Turquoise Heels

While cleaning out my closets (inspired by Janiver’s Journey post), I came across a pair of high-heeled shoes. The pair reminded me of one of those “faith praying” moments that we so often have in life.

I, like most mothers, tried to see that my children had the things they wished for, that is, if possible. However, there were times when money was truly a factor (i.e., wallet empty, checkbook balanced with big goose eggs, and use of credit cards a “no-no”). It was during those times I had to consider, seek, plant and then cultivate.

The occasion in memory involved a pair of three-inch turquoise heels for my youngest daughter, Alisha. She was only 13, and would definitely have trouble walking in them (could see her wobbling across the church platform), but, to her, these shoes were a life-or-death situation. Every heard that before? The pitiful part was the shoes only matched one dress and nothing else - and $75 was steep to pay in the mid-1980s (oh, for those prices again). It hurt to say the price was too steep, but we would pray and if they went on sale at an affordable price, we’d reconsider. Well, guess what? Yes, a drastic markdown to $30. Well, I was still hesitant considering a possible three to four wearings, and the other three children had wants too so with words that I am sure broke her heart - "Let's continue to pray, and if they get down to $10, and there's a pair in your size, we'll buy them." You know - God wanted her to have those heels because two weeks after the first markdown; we bought a pair of three-inch turquoise heels (in her size) for $10 (plus tax).

Why did I tell this story? Well, for one it came to mind while cleaning the closet and the other is that I believe FAITH PRAYING brings results. It is when we first consider, then establish a plan, implement it and cultivate it with sincere prayer that the end results will be according to His will and most often, in our favor. Right now, my spirit is crying for a mighty apostolic revival to cross our land. Sincere faith praying will bring that revival.

Well, gotta hush as there are a pair of shoes at Macy’s that I really would like to have and I’ve got to get over there to see if my faith praying has worked. As for the revival, I don’t need to check on it. The Lord is already taking care of that, and it won’t be offered at a discounted price. But I am sure we all will agree, for a real apostolic revival, we are willing to pay full price, no matter what the cost. You know, I think I’ll skip the shoes, and do some faith praying for something that really matters.