The Prodigal Daughter Returns

 I went to the supermarket for a few items  At the self-checkout, just as I was about to start scanning, a staff member told me the machine would scan the items for me. Sure enough, in the blink of an eye, the machine told me how much I had to pay. While I was paying, I wondered if the machine would put the shopping basket away. Suddenly,  this guy who looked like a manager picked up my basket and said, "I'll put it away for you." "I was wondering whether a machine that scans for you would put the basket away for you," I said. "It's obviously not that smart." "No, the machine is not that advanced," he said. 😄

"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it." 1 Thessalonians 5: 23-24,, NKJV ---- I believe in any moment, I am either in my flesh (which comprise of my body and soul) or in my born again spirit which is one with the Godhead (Father, Son and Holy Spirit). A friend and I arranged to go for a walk. We used to work together so it was the first time we were going to be hanging out socially. When we met up this morning, we enjoyed each other's company. After the walk, she asked if I fancied exploring the charity shops in the area. I said okay. The first shop didn't have anything either of us were interested in. At the second shop, my friend saw a nice skirt and some jackets she liked. After trying them on, which looked great on her, she decided to buy the skirt and one jacket. She asked me if I'd see...

 "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass." Psalm 37: 4-5 ---- I've been thinking of a previous work colleague who I used to enjoy chatting to and even travelled on the bus with from time to time. I was sorry I didn't get her phone number when I left that job. I needed some toiletries. I was wondering whether I should go to the shops after work or do it the next day.  I was inspired to go after work.  At the shopping centre, I went into the first shop to get my hair gel and makeup. I then headed to another shop to buy the rest of the toiletries I needed.  While I was looking for something,  I literally bumped into this customer in front of me. She turned round and I apologised to her.  I was astonished to discover it was my friend from work. We gave each other a warm hug. I told her I had been thinking of her and was sorry I didn't have ...

 I had a brief conversation with this customer beside me at the self-checkout. Me: We come here to shop and they put us to work. Him: Yes, it's a real con and these tills are hard work. Me: The prices keep going up and what do we get?  Both of us: Nothing. Him: We don't even get free food. Both of us burst out laughing. 😄

Although I love buying things from charity shops, I am very fussy about the charity shops I buy from. I find if I want some really classy outfits and handbags, I have to travel to well-to-do areas in south west London.  I once saw this really unusual reversible coat at this charity shop for £65. Although it was in mint condition, I was humming and haa-ing over spending that much on a second hand coat, so I left it. After a few minutes, I returned to the shop and tried the coat on and it fitted me perfectly. I had to get it. The shop assistant told me a coat like that would cost over £200 brand new. I've still got that coat and I love it. A couple of months ago, a friend gave me some money as a birthday gift. I thought I would get a nice handbag at one of my favourite charity shops. The moment I walked into this charity shop, I noticed this really nice backpack and grabbed it. It cost exactly the amount of money my friend had given me. While I was paying for the bag, the shop assist...