Digital Cowboy

I recently posted about boots and said, in part:

What’s even funnier – to me at least – is that I had a tough choice, when I bought them, between these and another pair. When I made the decision for these, I did it with the thought in mind that I would get the others soon anyway. Now I’m thinking about getting those too.

To be clear, I was using boots as an example of a Kingdom principle in operation. Apparently, Daddy decided it was a good example, too.

The second pair of boots I mentioned – that I was thinking about ordering – were delivered by UPS last Thursday. I didn’t order them and the person that bought them for me as a gift – my sister – didn’t know anything about my blog post, nor had we discussed those boots at any time recently. She knew about them only because I asked her opinion when I was trying to decide which pair to get before.

When I got them, I called her and asked if she had been reading my blog. She replied, “No. I don’t read your stupid blog. I just knew you wanted those boots and I got an email recently about a big boot sale where everything was discounted. I got such a good deal I couldn’t pass it up.” (I’ve slightly paraphrased our conversation for readability in this context but I’m sure she would agree I’ve not changed any meaning.)

What’s more, these boots are even more beautiful in person than they appeared in any pictures. I like them even better than the (more expensive) snip toe lizard boots I already have. They are goatskin with a lizard wing tip and I honestly have never seen western boots that are dressier looking than these. I may have to upgrade my wardrobe because I’m not sure I have any clothes that can do them justice. They’re just screaming for a band-collar, western tux shirt and a western sport coat.

He said, “WILL [not might] come on you and OVERTAKE you.” Kind of like when I was thinking about maybe ordering these boots sometime soon and they suddenly arrive at my door. Kind of like how until a few months ago I had dreamed that someday I would have a pair of hand-made Lucchese boots and now I have two pair.

By the way, if you’re keeping score (I only do so I can brag on my God), these two pair of boots total nearly $800 at retail. I’ve spent a grand total of $150 on them and the total amount spent by everyone involved in this blessing is less than $450 including sales tax and shipping.

That’s how The Blessing works. Abundantly above all you can ask or think.