God always amazes me! He cares about every single detail of my life and periodically He makes something happen that reminds me of his constant care. Today was one of those times.
Yesterday, I wanted some cherry pie. I called two places that I hoped had some but was told that apple was all that was available. This morning, on the way to worship service, I suddenly thought of cherry pie again, that was followed by the thought to call Harris Teeter. I used Siri to find the number and soon I was talking to the bakery. The bakery associate apologized and said a delivery was expected tomorrow; they only had one cherry pie. I explained I only needed one and asked if the pie was fresh. She checked and the pie was baked yesterday. I asked if she could hold the pie for me and gave her my name. I was ecstatic! I thanked the associate and also thanked God...one pie was available and He had led me to it.
After worship service, I drove to Harris Teeter and retrieved the pie from the bakery. When I go to the check out, there was no price tag on the pie. The cashier suggested I go to customer service (it was much closer than returning to the bakery) for them to help me. I walked over and one person was ahead of me who was engaged in what seemed to be a very important conversation with the customer service employee. I thought "Nothing is easy" but then immediately reminded myself that the pie was a blessing and to be PATIENT. So, patient I was...while the conversation continued. A couple of minutes went by and the employee acknowledged me and said that she would be with me soon. A little while later, the customer ahead of me was finished and it was my turn. I explained why I was in line and that a call would need to be made to the bakery for the price of the pie. The employee looked at me and said "No, I do not have to make a call to the bakery. You don't owe anything." She bagged up the pie while I recovered from the shock. She looked at me again, said "Have a blessed day" and smiled. Still a bit shocked I thanked her and took the pie. God not only led me to the cherry pie, He gave it to me for FREE!
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