The ' L I T T L E ' Things ~ As you might remember, the head of a company survived 9/11 because his son started kindergarten.
Another fellow was alive because it was his turn to bring donuts.
One woman was late because her alarm clock didn't go off in time.
One was late because of being stuck on the NJ Turnpike because of an auto accident.
One of them missed his bus.
One spilled food on her clothes and had to take time to change.
One's car wouldn't start.
One couldn't get a taxi.
The one that struck me was the man who put on a new pair of shoes that morning, took the various means get to work. But before he got there, he developed a blister on his foot. He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid. That is why he is alive today..
Now when I am
Stuck in traffic ,
Miss an elevator,
Turn back to answer a ringing telephone ...
All the little things that annoy me.
I think to myself,
This is exactly where
God wants me to be
At this very moment..
Next time your morning seems to be
Going wrong,
The children are slow getting dressed,
You can't seem to find the car keys,
You hit every traffic light,
Don't get mad or frustrated;
It May be just that
God is at work watching over you.
May God continue to bless you
With all those annoying little things
And may you remember their possible purpose.
A M E N
I hope you will keep this in mind as I will today. And I hope I remember to keep it in mind tomorrow and the next day and the next day and . . . .
Amen to that! Love this story! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteHopefully none of those people who had problems that morning 'beat their donkey' like Baalem (sp?)
ReplyDeleteThat definitely changes a person's perspective! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this Karen. It really helps to but my life, which seems so complicated at times, into simple perspective. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHi Charlotte,
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome post! Thanks for sharing that bit of wisdom.
Hugs,
Meri
I'll have to remember this when I am getting annoyed at a slow driver. Sometimes those little things are actually the best things for us.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love,
Debbie
This is a great reminder. I have thought of it many times while waiting for traffic to clear. Thanksfor posting it.
ReplyDeleteOur DILs BILs sister would have been on the floor that was hit on 9/11 but she decided to stay & dust her desk, yup! ... & all her friends that she shooshed on their way upstairs were killed. The horror she witnessed that day & shared with all of us, has given me, for sure, a whole new perspective of communion with our Lord & deep gratitude for the gifts He allows me to share on this earth.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
TTFN ~Hugs, Marydon
I want to remember this so I copied it and filed it. This is so good. Thank you, Charlotte
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