I'm having a hard time with Kev's assignment to write about a time when God's grace or helping hand were most evident (see comments under "Play that tape again"), because there's not one big story that stands out right now. I keep hearing Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seattle saying, "It's just a million little things..."-the grace to forgive someone I'd held a grudge against for a long time (not a little thing, really, but not a story for telling)
-the chance to make my Pa-Pa laugh one last time before he died (when he was bed-bound and mute from a massive stroke)
-a dead squirrel on the stoop when I had gone through long season of writer's block
-the exact song/sermon I needed to hear being sung/preached at church or played on the radio (how many times has this happened?)
-the time I found a bunch of cheap copies of Wild at Heart to give to my guy friends
-receiving the wrong CD in the mail from GPB (folk songs when I'd ordered classical as my free gift for contributing) and listening to find a song that brought me to my knees with its pleading lyrics ("Lord, Revive Us") and pertinence to my situation
These are just some tidbits of a life that is touched every day by little miracles and stories of grace. I'm ungrateful so often.
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I've also been trying to think of a post in response to Kevin's assignment. But, like you, my mind keeps recalling the many "small" times of God's provision, faithfulness, and blessing instead of a "big" defining moment of grace. I am so thankful for those moments that continually humble me as I realize how well he knows me, loves me, and is active in my life - it's all about Him - I'm just grateful that he chose me to be a part of his plan.
I guess my students were right: I do give difficult assignments!
Actually, I like the listing of "little things" in lieu of one, big story. I'm going to write a follow-up blog post like this one sometime.
Don't worry, Kevin, I'm not skipping out on the assignment. In fact, I'm working on a thoughtful post about Ronald McDonald as we speak.
That cracked me up, Steve. Hilarious.
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