Do Nothing

Today is my birthday and I have a "me" day planned.  It's all about me.  I plan to go where I want and do what I like to do.

While I was getting myself ready to go walking this morning, I decided to bring along a scripture card.  I always get ready in the dark so as not to disturb Ross.  I also pick out my scripture card in the dark so that I won't know what verse I have until I read it outside while I'm walking.  Here's what today's card read:

 
I was meant to read this today, on my birthday.  The two words that spoke to me were "selfish" and "vain".  Then I thought about how vain has two meanings: 1) A person who is all about themselves and 2) Fruitless, unsuccessful activity.  Putting these two meanings together, God spoke to me that a person who only cares about themselves will not be successful.  It is so important to Him that we help others along every day--even on our birthdays.

So today I am reminded to be vigilant for an opportunity to meet the need of another; to not be impatient in the checkout line but instead to start a conversation with those around me; to give a sincere and well-thought out greeting to the cashier at the drive through; and to engage in the art of doing "nothing".

Money for Nothing

While I was out walking this morning, I saw some money on the ground.

Many people wouldn't even bother.  I mean is it really worth it to slow my stride, bend over, and pick up three objects that have been who knows where all for a mere forty-five cents?  Yes. 

Forty-five cents may mean not having to break a twenty in the grocery store or at a restaurant.  Forty-five cents is almost half of a dollar--and almost everybody would stop to pick up a dollar.  I've found that when I begin to value my money (even down to the pennies) God sees fit to trust me with more. 

'...Well, done good and faithful servant!  You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.'  Matthew 25:21