Gratitude

 Sometimes the little things are the big things...

letters in the mail

boundless grace

quiet

being known

calming music

the love of a friend

a vase of fresh flowers

Emaly

     I think I saw You tonight...in the eyes of a little child who came to our doorstep. In fact I think I have seen You a lot. I know that I have missed You more times than I care to count, too busy and rushed to take notice. Tonight was different. You didn’t look like I expected. You were small, scared, and eager for love. You were not dressed well, in fact all You had was the clothes on Your back. I would like to say I went out and searched for You, desperate to find You. I didn’t...You came to me. The only thing about the night that didn’t surprise me. In the time I took to stop and notice the gift in front of me I realized that in that moment there wasn’t anything I wanted to do more than serve You. I wondered later how many times the same opportunity had been given to me and how many times I let it slip through my fingers. Tonight I welcomed You in, gave You something to eat, a warm bath, and a comfy bed. It was all I really had in that moment but it was all You needed. I didn’t expect You to come tonight, but You did, in a little girl named Emaly...

Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”