Praise HIM in my New Shoes

I was sitting around thinking about a conversation a potential mate and I had one evening. Fred, a theology graduate, told me I worshipped the things that I had. Worshipped how? I don’t boast about what I have? I don’t claim to have much, if we are talking material things. I have always claimed to have family, friends and love in abundance over everything else in my life. What are you talking about? Like most fashionable women, I love shoes. I had purchased two pairs within the span of a month and a half (considering I’m a girl… not bad at all). Fred shared with me that he thought my buying shoes was taking away from my duties and responsibilities in serving the Lord. Side note: Most of the pumps I buy are for Sunday morning!! Anyway… The time I spent buying my shoes could have been spent in the church. I had not reached his level of maturity, as if replacing my worn out black pumps signified childishness. At this moment, I knew that either I had failed at showcasing the real me or that Fred needed glasses because he couldn’t see. I also realized at this moment that Fred and I would not make it. Anyone who knows me knows that I place nothing in my life above God. Everything that I have is because of HIM. I have always been taught that if you seek first the kingdom of God, all things will be provided according to his will. This doesn’t necessary mean materialistic items and in some cases doesn’t at all; however I’d like to think my shoes are a gift from God. I’m being funny here, but serious at the same time. I gave my life over to God a long time ago and HE has been abundant in his blessings. Everything that I own, inside and out (including my shoes), is because of HIM and I’m thankful for it. Maybe God doesn’t mind my feet looking fly every now and then, especially in HIS house. :-)