God Winks: Lost and Found

Did you ever lose something really special, very valuable or not, and fret over it? 

I did.  I lost a gold necklace years ago.  When I let go of the necklace, prayed and released ever finding it, God spoke to my heart.  Now, I know some of you might think God can't tell you where that necklace is!?  Well, He can and He did. 

As I quieted myself before Him, prayed and released the worry and concern, a thought came to me in prayer, "Go to your car and pop the driver's seat up."  I did.  As I released the driver seat forward, out slid the necklace to the rear floor board.

I remembered this story as I traveled to see my step-mom, Joyce, one last time before her move to Ohio.  She had lost a necklace very precious to her because part of it had been in a ring of my Dad's.

When we were eating breakfast the first morning I was there, we caught up like we always do talking for a long time.  I mentioned that I had been praying she would find that necklace as she was packing and sorting up her home before the move.  She was not confidant and was sure it had fallen off the last time she wore it over two years ago.

We didn't think much more about it as we went about doing all the things we love together:  board games, card games, shopping, Hallmark movies and lots of talking too!  We managed to fill a few boxes and put things down in the garage for her upcoming tag sale too!!

I left on Tuesday and got back to my life in Ohio.

Friday morning Joyce calls me and says, "You are never going to believe what I found!"  Of course, somehow I did know.  She quickly confirmed what I already knew in my heart, she had found the necklace while cleaning out her jewelry box!!

God winks BIG TIME in the finding of a precious necklace containing memories of my late father.  I was thrilled!  God had not only answered prayer but showed up and off to my step-mom. 

No, things lost are not always found, but in this case, over two years later, God allowed her to find it after knowing my story and my prayers for her.  HE was glorified.  He was seen as real and personal to my step-mom!!

I was thrilled!  Praising a God who cares for the widows and the little details of life that mean much!!

How do God Winks show up for you in what may seem too small for Him to care?  He does care!!