Life's Little Lessons

Sometimes I wonder exactly how I am usable by God. I mean I'm no saint! I'm not out there in the public working every day. I'm just a stay at home mom who sometimes can be quite lazy! So many other people are such blessings to me that I sometimes wonder about my usefulness.

Well, God has certainly placed opportunities by the boatloads the past couple of weeks. I'm so thankful that I've been able to spend time with my new grandneice. She is a really beautiful child and such a sweet, sweet baby. It's also given me the chance to get to know Treva better and to, I hope, be helpful to her. She's doing much better and is now able to move around in the house. I've also been keeping my husband's grandmother this week while his mother is away at the beach on a much earned vacation. I've really enjoyed spending time with her. She's a godly woman and we've had some wonderful conversations about how God has been with her over the years and worked in her life. Since we've been confined at home alot, Jacob and I have spent a great deal of time entertaining each other. We've done alot of little jobs around the house and played some games, but it's also given me time to just talk to him. Unfortunately, I haven't seen hubby as much as I'd like and we all know how much I love spending time with him, but I know after this week Jacob will be going on his mission trip and hubby and I will have many evenings to ourselves. I'm looking forward to that.

I guess the lessons I've learned the past few days have been about slowing down and listening to people. Listening to those around me who just need someone to vent to, someone to love them, someone to show them some kindness. It's all about time and what we do with that time that honors our Lord.

Lord, I can't thank you enough for the opportunities you've placed in front of me the past few days. Thank you for allowing me to give back to those in need. Thank you for giving me precious time with my son. Thank you for using me.