Do Your Kids Dress Like Bankers?

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Liz,
This is very awesome. When our son was around 6 years old my husband had been laid off from his job. I said, "God, I need some black, khaki and navy pants for our son."

The very next Sunday morning, a lady in church handed me a pair of black, khaki and navy pants in the exact size for our son! She said, "I had these and thought you might want them."

I also remember a time when I told the Lord that I needed a new wardrobe of clothing. Shortly, a friend of mine. who had a wealthy MIL, brought a huge box of new clothes to me. She said, "I thought you might like these."

So, if I don't have the money - I do have a prayer!

That is so true! I love this BTW, great story to share with the ladies!

Amazing things happen when we choose to pray! =)

But I was raised to always dress up for church, unfortunately I see this trend dying.

But like you said above about the new convert who dressed up for church, it was like a boost to her self confidence.

For some it's like a shot in the arm to their self dignity.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Subdued

Didn't you pray for shoes once & receive those as well? Seems like you said something like that...?

Yes, I certainly did, Subby! Another time my husband was laid off. We lived on a country road and I loved to walk in the mornings. I told the Lord I needed some new walking shoes. About a mile from our house. on the side of the road, in the middle of nowhere, was a pair of Reebok walking shoes in my size!

I brought them home and set them on the dryer. They were still a little wet from the dew. My husband walked by and said, "Where did you get those tennis shoes?"

I said, "God gave them to me!"

No bite marks, so I knew a dog didn't drag them. lol

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Elizabeth

That is so true! I love this BTW, great story to share with the ladies!

Amazing things happen when we choose to pray! =)

But I was raised to always dress up for church, unfortunately I see this trend dying.

But like you said above about the new convert who dressed up for church, it was like a boost to her self confidence.

For some it's like a shot in the arm to their self dignity.

Yes, I am sad to see the church looking like a concert in the park, JMO.

And, YES, women need some self-confidence and a normal women just wants to feel like a lady. She wants acceptance. She wants healing from a wounded heart.

It is so beautiful to see this woman, in our church, changing.

I was in one of the back rooms and she came in and began talking to me. I touched her on the arm, as is my way when I'm talking to someone. She looked at me like, "You like me. You are my friend!" I loved that!!! I love that she is getting some inner healing. I don't know her past, but something has hurt her badly.

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Yes, I certainly did, Subby! Another time my husband was laid off. We lived on a country road and I loved to walk in the mornings. I told the Lord I needed some new walking shoes. About a mile from our house. on the side of the road, in the middle of nowhere, was a pair of Reebok walking shoes in my size!

I brought them home and set them on the dryer. They were still a little wet from the dew. My husband walked by and said, "Where did you get those tennis shoes?"

I said, "God gave them to me!"

No bite marks, so I knew a dog didn't drag them. lol

For real???

Wow it pays to PAY ATTENTION!

Never know what you will find if you are out on a walk!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Edward Anglin

I still think the EXPECTATION is fruity.

So is your judgment of same.

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Yes, I am sad to see the church looking like a concert in the park, JMO.

And, YES, women need some self-confidence and a normal women just wants to feel like a lady. She wants acceptance. She wants healing from a wounded heart.

It is so beautiful to see this woman, in our church, changing.

I was in one of the back rooms and she came in and began talking to me. I touched her on the arm, as is my way when I'm talking to someone. She looked at me like, "You like me. You are my friend!" I loved that!!! I love that she is getting some inner healing. I don't know her past, but something has hurt her badly.

You have some excellent life stories in just these last few posts Pressing.

I love this remark, let's you know you were in the vain of God and doing what the Lord would have to do. Perhaps she has never had any positive attention in her life.

Glad she found God and is going to your church.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Elizabeth

For real???

Wow it pays to PAY ATTENTION!

Never know what you will find if you are out on a walk!

Well, I expected to have money come my way, but He sent the shoes instead. LOL! I may have felt guilty, as my husband was laid off, and not bought a brand that I like - so - God made sure that I got what I wanted!

During that same time our washing machine broke down. Before we started school, I told my daughter that I wanted to pray that God would get us a new washing machine.

The very next day my MIL called and first thing she said, "Do ya'll need a new washing machine."

I said, "WHAT?!!!!"

She got a little irritated and repeated herself. LOL!

She had washed a knee-high in her washer and they thought it was broken, went and bought a new one, hooked it up and used it. Later, my husband's father looked closer to see what was wrong with their washer. Too late to take the newest one back, so they called to see if we wanted it. I think God did that for me!

[StillStanding]

Pentecostal churches are one of the few churches left where the men are kind of expected to wear suits!

I always had a problem trying to figure it out. On one hand it is a sin to wear anything that enhances your appearance (jewelry, rings, etc.), and then they turn around and dress to the nines for church and conferences. Go figure!

I felt guilty at first for not wearing a suit to church, but now I'm totally comfortable.

I dress business casual for work, so my church attire is the same as my work attire. I don't dress for church like I'm ready to go to the park and play with my grandchildren!

[EA]

It's vanity, plain as plain.

[n david]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Yes, I certainly did, Subby! Another time my husband was laid off. We lived on a country road and I loved to walk in the mornings. I told the Lord I needed some new walking shoes. About a mile from our house. on the side of the road, in the middle of nowhere, was a pair of Reebok walking shoes in my size!

I brought them home and set them on the dryer. They were still a little wet from the dew. My husband walked by and said, "Where did you get those tennis shoes?"

I said, "God gave them to me!"

No bite marks, so I knew a dog didn't drag them. lol

Somewhere that day a shoeless runner was desperately looking for her misplaced shoes ....