I spent at least 4 hours over the past weekend searching for a 42" TV. Never mind that I need a new TV like a need a hole in the head, but I really wanted one. It's been a very challenging winter on several fronts and I needed something tangible to boost my spirits and remind me that I'm not making all the sacrifices I'm making for nothing.
By Sunday afternoon I was so frustrated and exhausted with the process of trying to figure out which TV was the best value that I was ready to buy anything - just to be able to be done with it so I could go home and watch a movie. Everytime I made a decision, I found out that the TV I'd chosen wasn't available in-stock, or they only had one left and the stand was missing. Great.
Thankfully that small still voice, confirmed by a friend who'd come along to help me get my new TV home, convinced me that perhaps the reason I was having so much trouble with this decision was because that was not the time to make the purchase. Of course that only made me more frustrated, but I resisted the urge to buy one anyway, and went home.
Thankfully that small still voice, confirmed by a friend who'd come along to help me get my new TV home, convinced me that perhaps the reason I was having so much trouble with this decision was because that was not the time to make the purchase. Of course that only made me more frustrated, but I resisted the urge to buy one anyway, and went home.
By yesterday I felt ready to try again. I made a few phone calls and realized that model I was leaning towards was no longer available and the next closest model was $75 more. When I got to the store determined to buy this one while I had the chance, something amazing happened. I found a similar TV, with double the Hz speed (refresh rate) for $200 less! I got the TV set-up last night and discovered that I love it. I am a very satisfied customer, but more importantly, I am again humbled by the lessons God teaches us in the most unexpected ways. He's always talking. It's up to us to listen.
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