Monday, October 26, 2009

A Sure Supply

One time several years ago, I had a tube of hand cram that was almost empty. I turned it upside down to get the last little bit. Well, that little bit lasted a week. Sometimes, when you're sure a supply can't go much longer, God causes it to flow and flow.

Right now, I have this eye medicine that I'm supposed to use. The doctor gave me samples when I was in two weeks ago. On my last appointment, I told him I was almost out. The other doctor gave me a bottle to use when mine gave out. What I didn't know at the time is that the bottle I was using was more empty than I thought. And the sample has exactly 1mL to last almost two weeks. I know I can call if I need to, but I don't want to get some perscription at the end and then have to waste most of it. So I have been turning the bottle upside down and rubber-banding it to a hand cream bottle to hold it steady. So far, I have gotten four more days out of it(8 drops.)

The Lord showed me this is like the barrel of oil that didn't run dry. It's like the oil o f the Holy Spirit. When you think you're dry or "run out," He keeps pouring oil. My cream finally ran out and my bottle will be gone and even the oil in the Bible story stopped when it was time, but the Holy Spirit has an unlimited supply. Watch God pour out that Oil on a dry and thirsty field.


(Saturday was my six month anniversary of blogging. When I started out, I didn't have much to do, so I could devote lots of time to it. That was good because I needed to get a running start. I am rather busy now with lots of wonderful things. My blog still means a lot to me. I enjoy all of the friendships very much. I won't announce my "birthdays" until the year mark. That will be in the spring. By then, I may have some time freed up. Whatever happens time-wise, I appreciate all who have been a part of this new enterprise of mine. God bless. Nancy)

11 comments:

  1. Happy six month blogoversary! The hand cream thing cracked me up. I do that all the time. My kids are amazed. They'll say, "We're out of toothpaste." And I'll say, "No, we aren't." And sure enough, I can get a little more out. I love your analogy here!

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  2. Great analogy!
    I'm kind of wasteful, I guess. I get annoyed and will throw something away rather than trying to get the last drop. *grimacing here*

    Happy anniversary!

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  3. Beautiful post. Hope you are well soon and have a beautifully blessed week. andrea

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  4. Happy Anniversary! You have added much grace and sunshine to the blososphere, Nancy.

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  5. I do the same thing with toothpaste and lotion. I'm forever trying to get every last drop out! What can I say? I'm frugal!

    Congrats on your six month anniversary! Can't wait to celebrate a year with you!

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  6. God is good. I love the little pictures he gives us.

    Happy Blogoversary! :)

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  7. Happy Six months! I've enjoyed getting to know you and having you as part of this awesome online community God gave us!

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  8. Nancy - glad that in your 6 months, we have become bloggyfriends.

    Look forward to 6 more!

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  9. I am overwhelmed with such sincere and lovely comments. This thing we all got goin' is truly what I had been looking for. God bless each and every one of you.

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  10. I love the analogy to the Holy Spirit! God can truly keep us from running out of joy, peace, love, patience, etc. even when we feel we're running low! His presence inside of us never dries up!

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