I’ve loved this from the first time I saw it.
It’s one of the “leftover” pieces from our used furniture business.
When we first saw the house we are moving to I noticed it didn’t have a pantry.
Handsome and I discussed it and he had a wonderful idea.
“What about the pie hutch?”
So, instead of flipping it, I painted it and we brought it inside.
I began shopping thrift stores for canisters.
You can see my collection in my white wood box.
They fit nicely on the bottom shelf and with some other glass canisters and baskets the pie hutch worked beautifully.
Then, we got the keys and realized we needed to gut the kitchen.
When, we had the plans for the kitchen done, I didn’t factor in my hutch.
I hadn’t forgotten it, but trying to work around it was going to cost us.
So, I left it out and told the Lord I’d do whatever He directed.
Last time our daughter and I walked the house we discussed the placement of my furniture.
Although, I feel I know where most things are going, I’ve continued to pray about the pie hutch.
Where should it go?
What should be it’s primary function?
I’d like it in the dining room, but will it fit?
As I was packing up the kitchen today I began to pray about the hutch again.
I began with telling the Lord it is His and I’m willing to do whatever He directs.
As I began to pack up our mugs a thought ran through my mind.
What about a beverage center?
I suddenly could see our mugs lined up on the top shelf and my husband’s mini coffee maker sitting on the shelf above the drawers.
I thought about the possibility of adding breakfast stuff, cereal and muffins would fit nicely in my glass containers…
Then, I stopped.
“Lord, whatever this ends up being used for, I thank You for it.”
In my heart I went on to praise God for His blessings in so many things throughout all of this.
I’m excited to see if this will work in our dining room.
Whether or not we use it for beverages and breakfast, I am thankful to God for His guidance.
I know He is leading us every step of the way.
Psalm 18:32 KJV — It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank You for using something as unimportant as furniture to encourage my heart, today. Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness and guidance as we walk each day with You. Lord, thank You for the strength to do things. Please give me the wisdom and discernment to know what things to use my energy on and how to go about the things which need to be done. Lord, all of this belongs to You. My life is Yours. Thank You for giving so much to us. I praise Your holy name, Jesus! Amen.
patientlyhopeful 