grace

every friday this semester i have the chance to go visit morningside assisted living for a couple hours. this started out as a school assignment, but God is quickly reminding me that He walks with me and that He is evident in every detail of my day. today when i got to morningside the director asked me to go visit with two specific ladies. one was named grace. i walked back to grace's room and i found her door wide open, a ruffled quilt, a 'large print' book flipped over, but no sign of grace. as i was walking towards grace's room i passed a lady pushing a walker, just enjoying the day. well, when grace was no where to be found i decided i was going to do laps around morningside with this sweet lady and her walker. i approached her and asked if i could just walk with her, she agreed. so as we began to walk we introduced ourselves and guess who it was : mrs. grace. after our introduction the first question she asked was "would you like to see what God blessed me with today?" i said yes, and she stopped, stood up a little straighter and gently tapped the handle bars of her walker. with the biggest grin on her face, she said

[i had forgotten that i needed a new walker,

but God remembered and He brought it to me today]

i know getting a new walker may seem small and maybe even silly for you to think about. but grace reminded me of some simple truths today. He is in each intricate detail of humanity: from poverty to a nursing home. that it is God alone who gives and that our hearts should ever be in a state of gratitude.

i know that i have gone through too many days without appreciating the small things that he does for me.

He alone knows our need, and he does not forget. He is a God that gives and provides, not because i/we deserve it, but because His love is greater.

i was just encouraged today to be thankful for the basic things.

watch for all the "walkers" in your day. He knows your need. He doesn't forget.