As 2010 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the many lessons that I have learned along the way. This year has been filled with a combination of blessings, life changing events, and challenges. I celebrated fourteen years of marriage with my husband, watched my daughter transition into a young lady (she’s now a ninth grader), and witnessed my son start to show signs of independence as he entered his last year of elementary school. We were blessed to
6 Comments  After Thanksgiving dinner, my sister, Chariesse and I ventured over to Michael’s for their first annual Thanksgiving Day sale. We were both looking for decorations and pleasantly surprised by all of our finds. The store was brimming with people in a festive mood. We took our time and walked up and down each aisle. When we got to the yarn aisle, I declared that I wanted to make a scarf. I then proceeded to select the yarn I intended to use along with the recommended crochet needle. This may seem odd to those of you who have been journeying these past few years with me as I’ve never even remotely mentioned that I knew how to crochet. Truth is...
As the minister announces that Hospitality will follow the next selection, I peruse the day’s announcements and mentally prepare to welcome our visitors. I finish my preparation and am now singing along with the choir when somehow my program slips from my hand and ends up on the floor. I bend down to retrieve it and notice that there is a huge hole in the toe of my stocking. Ugh! This is not good. Of course this would be the Sunday that I decide to wear open toe shoes! My big toe is totally exposed and saying hello to the world. I want to try the old standby; stretch the stocking under my foot to cover the hole, but just as I am about to, the song comes to a close and the choir is seated. If only I had a few more moments, I could have taken care of the flaw with the underfoot trick or even better, I could have ran to the bathroom to change my stockings (don’t judge meJ, yes I keep an extra pair in my tote bag). Just a few more moments and I would have been perfect and ready. But, I have no choice. I have been called. Instead of running in the opposite direction with my flaw, I make my way down to the front with my big toe leading the way and greet the visitors. Seems no one noticed my flaw but me because not one person focused on my feet, they were focused on my purpose. After I finish greeting, I return to my seat and enjoy the rest of service, having all but forgotten about my exposed toe. Truth is, God uses whomever He wants, the way He wants, whenever He wants. A time once existed when I would have focused so much on my flaw that I would not have allowed myself to be used when called. But God, in His infinite wisdom, knew before I had to stand in front of the congregation that I would have a hole in my toe at that precise moment. He knew it but it didn’t stop what He assigned. He exposed the flaw so that I don’t lose sight of the fact that He is in control of my life. He works all things for my good and fulfills His purpose in my life despite my shortcomings. So on this day, I give Him thanks and praise for directing my path and not giving up on me when I stumble. Today, I hope you decide to take Him at His word and stop feeding yourself excuses for why you won’t heed the call He has placed on your life. He already knows that you have flaws but He loves you and wants to use you anyway. Take the time to serve and love Him back. Until next time, God bless and keep you will be among my prayers. ©2010 Danette Michelle Reid. All rights reserved. | Jewels from my Journey...Take "Midweek Motivation" everywhere you go..."Jewels from My Journey...." a compilation of life lessons along with Scriptural references will inspire, motivate and uplift you. Guaranteed to have you laughing, crying, and giving God the glory, you won't be disappointed! ArchivesMay 2012 |
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