I sat down yesterday morning to make
our next grocery list, and I decided to use a pre-designed meal plan for this
week. As I made my way through it, I discovered my produce list would be pretty
short, because we had several of the ingredients on hand from our garden, which
is still handing over tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers in abundance.
We
hadn’t been to the grocery in almost two weeks and were out of nearly all the
staples, so this gift from the garden that “happened” to coincide with the pre-designed
meal plan was a little provision that meant so much to me.
Ryan
asked last night about a design website I’ve used for years – but he hadn’t
heard me mention it lately. I told him I’ve been using a different one lately
because their free version is really good. Our subscription to the old one “happened”
to be due in a week, so I hopped in and canceled it, saving us a few dollars. A
little provision.
Friends
invited us to dinner earlier this week and more joined us for ice cream
yesterday. Both times, the clock sped in fast-forward, or so it felt, while we
talked at length. Easy conversations, lots of laughs, and the safety and trust
of good friendships? A little provision.
If
you take the time to slow down and really look, those little provisions hide
everywhere. An encouraging card in the mail, a reminder of growth from this
time last year, a thrift store find, a gift from someone who just thought of
you, a library book on the shelf, a song played in church…these provisions come
in all kinds of forms.
I
hope today is laden with little provisions and I am paying enough attention to
see them!
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