Answered prayers and comfortable shoes: how I know there’s a God
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***And I think my shoes are uncomfortable. I photographed these very vintage Chinese shoes for bound feet a couple of weeks ago at the Field Museum in Chicago. ***
I know there’s a God. Wanna know how I know? He answers my prayers.
Last night, I went to bed in a fit of despair for no good reason other than the offenses I had taken over the past few days. This is the beginning of suffering, isn’t it? Someone wrongs us and we take offense.
I asked God for three things:
1) Make me mentally tough.
2) Grant me the ability to consistently reject offenses when they come.
3) Send help for my wounded ego.
This morning, I woke up with all three. About the time my mind was ready to trod over the well-worn path of yesterday’s offenses, I heard a thought. “Just because a behavior is offensive doesn’t mean you have to take offense.”
Just like I choose a more comfortable pair of shoes, I gave myself permission to choose another thought and suffer less. That pretty much covered both one and two on last night’s prayer list. Thank you, God.
Item three came at the gym, when no less than THREE people approached me to offer a form of praise. I remind you here that this was at 5:40 in the morning with my hair standing on end and not a stitch of makeup to prop me up.
- A fellow gym member admired my dedication and consistency.
- A fitness coach I often see training college athletes offered to be my trainer.
- And Gene Huey, a retired running back coach for the Indianapolis Colts and numerous college teams, introduced himself. When I told him I knew nothing about the game, (even though I have three brothers who played) Gene gave me a five-minute primer. What a gentleman.
I’m not at a point in life where I can regard such things as merely happy coincidences. God heard. He answered. Now if He could just help me find a comfortable, but good-looking pair of shoes. Quite honestly, that doesn’t warrant divine intervention, does it?
I’m huge fan of Zappos for shoes because they are always reasonably priced and the shipping is free both ways. When I buy, I frequently stagger sizes and return what doesn’t work. It makes for a huge charge on your credit card, but you’re only bothered once with trying on and you can do it at your convenience. I also like the way I can narrow things down by color, heel height and my hard-to-find narrow size.
Here are some of the picks on my short list for comfortable dress shoes. All three are Sofft. Thinking ahead to spring, I adore the polka-dots.
What’s your favorite comfortable shoe? How has God answered your prayers recently?
Life is short. Wear the good stuff.
6 comments
January 24, 2013 at 3:59 pm
I think my dansko clogs are the most comfortable shoes I own (besides athletic shoes). I actually did a post on these when I got them in Dec 2012.
Like the black/white hounds tooth shoes .. 🙂
Monica
January 25, 2013 at 9:02 am
It’s amazing how important comfort gets! I always swore that I’d never wear ugly shoes, but now…it’s pretty high on my list. Thanks for letting me hear from you. You know that we two are sisters, don’t you? I’m one of the original pear shaped girls! People don’t know just how true that is because I conceal it. But with a good 5 inch difference from top to bottom, there’s no denying it.
January 25, 2013 at 9:27 am
First of all, I dearly hope that the poor woman who wore those antique shoes was carried around all her life! lol
Secondly, finding stylish AND comfortable shoes is becoming almost like hunting for an elusive quarry! I’m 5’3″ (and no doubt shrinking!) and with some clothes, I need a little height. But so many of the heels made today should come with a ladder to help one climb into them!
The Sofft pumps shown would fill the bill for comfort and style. I love the Herringbone pattern. Thanks, Crystal, for letting us know about the company. Their spring/summer slides and wedges are a definite future purchase for me.
Kisses,
April
January 25, 2013 at 9:34 am
I know! Can you imagine the agony? I just paid beaucoup bucks for a pair of Wolkys that were supposed to be comfortable and they are terrible. I have only worn them around the house. Although I seldom return anything, if you can’t wear something for five minutes without cringing, I think it’s worthy of a return. I know what you mean about heels–I always feel more put together with a little height.
February 4, 2013 at 3:53 pm
Thank you, Crystal, for the lovely anecdotes. It’s so great to hear about answered prayers.
And those herringbone ones are so adorable. I might break my “no heels” rule for those!
February 5, 2013 at 1:46 pm
Thank you, Emily! I’m getting a little pickier about my heel selection these days, also! You’re in good company.