tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post3320762881363997462..comments2023-10-28T01:08:28.738-07:00Comments on Gentle Joy Homemaker: My Garage Sale Prayer ListGentle Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-58947888616137799402017-05-09T11:44:31.957-07:002017-05-09T11:44:31.957-07:00Wow, what a great comment! God does provide in so ...Wow, what a great comment! God does provide in so many ways... even when we don't recognize He did. You have been getting some great deals... and it is so nice that you are working to help others. I have appreciated God's providing for our family in so many ways... and being thankful is a discipline I try to practice... Thank you for visiting. So glad you stopped by. :)Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-47570049000658064452017-05-08T11:29:17.566-07:002017-05-08T11:29:17.566-07:00Your Prayer List for yard sales brought tears to m...Your Prayer List for yard sales brought tears to my eyes. I recently started a yard sale list of items that I wanted for craft projects and NEVER thought to call it a prayer list. How stupid was that? God answers my prayers sometimes before I even realize the need (our Sunday school is tiny and we do a service project for our local animal shelter. I got FREE carpet pieces last year to make scratching strips for the cats). I am trying to find antique/vintage items to stock my booths at 2 different antique/flea market places. Being retired I need to stretch my crafting/antiquing/collecting budget, and I enjoy finding treasures that I can upcycle into something beautiful/useful. I find awesome stuff, craft supplies (my church Ladies Aid group tends to laugh at me when I make Christmas items for the bazaar this time of year!), books, baskets and new items for my "Be good to yourself" baksets that I make for raffles and the church bazaar. Several weeks ago, I found gloves, scarves, and hats at @ 2 local Goodwills for 75 and 90% off. Our church fills backpacks for our local school with school supplies, simple foods to prepares, socks, underwear, pants (for those accidents at school!), and cold weather clothes. This fall, these kids will have plenty of ways to stay warm. I couldn't afford $8 for 1 hat; doing stuff like this is one of my ways of giving back! Fills my need to bargain shop at the same time. I usually don't even need to look at my simple bracelet that has "Thankful" in beads to remember to say a prayer of thanx! Enjoyed your site very much.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08268246647001351491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-27595992455305669602017-04-22T19:36:40.349-07:002017-04-22T19:36:40.349-07:00That is one thing about garage sales... they are g...That is one thing about garage sales... they are great to go to... and going to them means we need to have one! :) But it is such a blessing to find good stuff for inexpensive prices-sure helps the budget... I hope your sale goes wonderfully wellGentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-87926897715171060882017-04-22T19:17:53.304-07:002017-04-22T19:17:53.304-07:00That's too bad about the fear of being robbed....That's too bad about the fear of being robbed... sad, but I understand it. I don't have a sale alone... and we are pretty careful... always at least 2 people out there, a phone handy, etc. We have had some items stolen over the years... mostly little things, but thankfully, no one has been hurt and we have learned to watch even better. Thank you for visiting. :)Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-26111344674674545032017-04-19T14:57:35.222-07:002017-04-19T14:57:35.222-07:00We have great yard sales here and I need to have o...We have great yard sales here and I need to have one soon! Thanks for the tips! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home! The Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-74164659453574655042017-04-18T18:15:54.299-07:002017-04-18T18:15:54.299-07:00Hi Gentle Joy,
We used to have garage sales in our...Hi Gentle Joy,<br />We used to have garage sales in our community but people were afraid of getting robbed, so we stopped.<br />Thanks for bringing your post to last week's Pit Stop.<br />Janice, Pit Stop Crew.Janice Waldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298688562236073165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-4573890079223170662017-04-14T07:23:37.306-07:002017-04-14T07:23:37.306-07:00It was delightful... thank you for hosting and sha...It was delightful... thank you for hosting and sharing. :)Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-44000891193077261522017-04-13T00:35:41.805-07:002017-04-13T00:35:41.805-07:00Thanks for attending the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty, I...Thanks for attending the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty, I shared your post.Dee | GrammysGrid.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444651579536459274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-9186562573197269862015-06-25T08:34:11.347-07:002015-06-25T08:34:11.347-07:00Yes, they really are little things... and yet, the...Yes, they really are little things... and yet, they are fun also.... and I sure enjoy this fun way to enjoy "new" jewelry for me... without feeling guilty. :)Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-11091285585031269822015-06-24T13:32:03.371-07:002015-06-24T13:32:03.371-07:00What an amazing example of God's provision in ...What an amazing example of God's provision in what we sometimes view as the "little things" Thanks for sharing! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173857386791038157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-62482759748602515682015-06-15T08:31:31.855-07:002015-06-15T08:31:31.855-07:00A Vitamix is a wonderful tool, but expensive... I ...A Vitamix is a wonderful tool, but expensive... I hope God provides one for you. :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-84371095606753490072015-06-12T14:32:37.351-07:002015-06-12T14:32:37.351-07:00I love this idea and reminds me that God is at wor...I love this idea and reminds me that God is at work in ALL aspects of our lives, even those little needs we have. (I need to start praying for a Vita-Mix!) Thanks for linking up at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home!<br /><br />JenniferJennifer@MyFlagstaffHomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395170586271844262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-81363005310486177492015-06-12T12:36:08.839-07:002015-06-12T12:36:08.839-07:00That is so true... and they are a blessing to go b...That is so true... and they are a blessing to go back to... I really need to start an actual list on paper again and keep my lists again... so encouraging. :)Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-70540977440859170302015-06-12T12:32:41.225-07:002015-06-12T12:32:41.225-07:00Thank you.... I love that also... and it comes to ...Thank you.... I love that also... and it comes to mind various times as a reminder that God cares about the little things in our lives. :) Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-18936177124805540172015-06-12T06:40:11.434-07:002015-06-12T06:40:11.434-07:00It can be so easy to forget how blessed we are or ...It can be so easy to forget how blessed we are or how far we've come. What a blessing to have kept your lists so you can go back and remind youself of all those great things!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807702131948831235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-22504633024764464942015-06-11T19:19:59.726-07:002015-06-11T19:19:59.726-07:00What a great post! I love your carpet story!What a great post! I love your carpet story!Fabulousandfunlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874154462328317603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-43562126675508133882015-06-09T09:37:59.511-07:002015-06-09T09:37:59.511-07:00What an uplifting comment! Thank you... God is th...What an uplifting comment! Thank you... God is the Great Provider and it is so easy to forget His provisions... these lists sure help with that. :) Thank you for visiting. Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-25418307927373652402015-06-08T22:15:47.924-07:002015-06-08T22:15:47.924-07:00Wow! I can't believe the blessings you have re...Wow! I can't believe the blessings you have received through garage sales! I'm truly amazed at your lists and think it's a great way to stay focused on what's truly needed - and to show gratitude when it is provided! Thank you so much for this humbling reminder of His love and provision for us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07948225755837939636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-57876019543851996952015-06-08T09:36:16.692-07:002015-06-08T09:36:16.692-07:00Thank you.... God has taught me much through the y...Thank you.... God has taught me much through the years.... and some of those lessons have been from garage sales. :) I have seen Him do amazing work in this area. What a blessing.Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-34495511352314457502015-06-08T09:30:27.725-07:002015-06-08T09:30:27.725-07:00He really does care and provides all that we need....He really does care and provides all that we need.... and sometimes, like He says, we have not because we ask not... seems simple and yet we forget. :) Thank you for visiting. Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-28070916785813392982015-06-08T09:28:29.931-07:002015-06-08T09:28:29.931-07:00Thank you... what a nice comment. :)Thank you... what a nice comment. :)Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-19730602743956203752015-06-04T18:23:03.093-07:002015-06-04T18:23:03.093-07:00I am a huge garage saler too and I just love your ...I am a huge garage saler too and I just love your attitude and faith in how you go to them! I agree that you can ask the Lord for ANYTHING and He will decide if you need it, or he can bless you with something you want. Great post!!AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969507879772949374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-12724419527850063272015-06-04T06:35:20.434-07:002015-06-04T06:35:20.434-07:00What a beautiful reminder that God cares about eve...What a beautiful reminder that God cares about everything in our lives and making a prayer list for the things we need is such a wonderful idea. So glad you shared this with Roses of Inspiration.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-6109027539519741752015-06-03T18:18:47.531-07:002015-06-03T18:18:47.531-07:00I absolutely love this post. So refreshing!!I absolutely love this post. So refreshing!!Scrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4374601881490780750.post-57404732990497786172015-06-03T07:53:32.995-07:002015-06-03T07:53:32.995-07:00Thank you... what a joy to see He has seen our nee...Thank you... what a joy to see He has seen our need even before we asked... and already has the answer in the works. :) Those garage sales really are a blessing. Thank you for visiting. Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.com