Armor that Sparkles

Can the armor of God look like a prom dress?? 

When I think of armor, I think of metal plates on your body that protect you from harm in war.
Heavy and cold, this type of armor is not as cute as a prom dress and it definitely does not go with heels!

Last week at the Prom Closet I looked around we had volunteers and people all over the place.   It seemed that I was always bumping into Prom Squad peeps!  Some were welcoming families as they came in, others were holding dresses, zipping up dresses, and helping girls choose jewelry and shoes.

Let’s just say God pull me aside and whispered “look.”  Our Prom Squad was helping girls and their families feel His love.  While I stood outside the jewelry room and saw Mrs. Perry helping a young girl with her shoes, all I could think of was the armor of God and what it looks like for us at the Prom Closet.

Is God awesome sauce or what?!

We get the privilege to dress these girls in the armor of God and it has sparkles!

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6:11‬ ‭

Love and Blessings,
Aileen

Through the Rear-View Mirror

Have you ever just sat in your car and stared through the rear-view mirror?  I have to admit, it is sometimes easier for me to see where I have been than where I am going.

The more I think about last prom season and all the amazing things God did through each of us, the more questions I come up with:
What is God going to do this year?  Will He let me know before hand? What will He allow us to see and experience?  How will we pray for people?

What a huge difference from what I see and what God sees!  I realize that I see things through the rear-view mirror and God sees things through the windshield.  Usually it is a blessing that God doesn’t answer all my questions at once but it doesn’t stop me from wondering.  And watching…

Hebrews 12:2 New International Version (NIV)
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Tomorrow we open from 9 a.m. to Noon.

And I can’t wait to look in the rear-view mirror and remember all that He has done this season!

Love and Blessings,
Aileen