I've been needing some new running shoes, but have been hesitant to pick any out because they're usually an expensive item, even with coupons and sales. Byron and I shopped some over the weekend, but I just wasn't comfortable spending the money. [Hurting feet aren't that big of a deal when you're running, right? Riiiiiiight.] So, my frugality got the best of me, and I went home without new kicks.
Yesterday, I went shopping again. This time with my Mom, but not for shoes. It doesn't ever really matter what I'm shopping for though, because I always end up in either the activewear or shoe departments. Last night, it was the shoe department. I spent literally 45 minutes trying on running shoe after running shoe, when finally, a shoe met my fancy. The only problem: it was in the wrong place and I couldn't find a price. I took it to the cashier anyway.
She scanned the box . . . and the mark downs began.
60% off original price + additional 30% off + $10 coupon I got in the mail + $15 gift card = I paid $1.65 for shoes that were originally priced at $100. Yes!!! That is what I'm talking about. The cashier was in awe.
God's blessed me with the money in my wallet, and my spending should be done wisely. . . focusing on the things that are most important, including tithing. I'm somewhat ashamed to say that I never tithed regularly until about a year ago. Since then, I've constantly been impressed with how God works in my wallet when I'm giving back to Him what's His. After all, the money is His to begin with. . .
All silver and gold belong to me, says the Lord.
Haggai 2:8
Teach me your ways!
ReplyDeleteI need new running shoes badly!