Friday, January 15, 2010

A Still, Small Voice

"My hope for my children, [family, friends, etc.] must be that they respond to the still, small voice of God in their own hearts." - Andrew Young

Today was a day of resolvement, and of discovery.

The past few acts of inspired kindness were highly emotional - I would feel a very strong impression to do them.
But today I found myself doing one and then realizing that I was doing it.

On the way to Superior Camera with Brittany, Ben, and our friend Nefty, it was apparent that Brittany was having some struggles with a friend. She was tired, and laid down in the back seat, with her head resting on my lap. I began to stroke her hair - all of us ladies know that it greatly reduces stress to have someone play with your hair.
It wasn't until she sat up again that I realized that I had shown her an act of kindness. It was a very simple, uncomplicated thing to do. But we do not have to hear a voice as loud as a shout or feel something - it can be the unconscious urging of the Holy Spirit.
Only four days into my challenge, and God is already helping me be unselfish!

I don't want this to seem like a self righteous thing - but I just want to share how God is working in me!

So no great stories about saving homeless people from starvation today ;)

And now Brittany is here in my room and I am feeding her fattening comfort food.

I am so glad that I have been given this opportunity!

So no ramblings about the world's problems today - simply, Happy Sabbath to you and yours.

Oh, and they fixed my camera! Yay :)

"Remember the Sabbath day, and keep it holy." - Exodus 20:8

2 comments:

  1. Kindness begins at home sweetheart! You don't have to be earth shattering every day!

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  2. Thank you so much - you are so kind, I will try to remember that. I appreciate your comments, it's nice to know that someone is reading!

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