Blessings

How do I find the words for my mouth when my heart is so full? I realize that God comes and moves about in my life, stirring up inside me His presence and awakening me to the gifts that He has for me through those I love. Yesterday was one of those days!!!

Years ago in a small prayer commuinity, I was given the opportunity to participate in a service of 'foot washing', and again at a Lenten service in 2003, with ten others who have been a part of my life for years. These particular people are very close and we have all been together through out our individual spiritual jouneys. The act of washing each others feet became a tremendous experince as we began to grasp the impact of what Jesus meant for this to be. Can you imagine how the disciples must have felt? The act of servanthood, and the openness of this gift as a display of humility, ultimately becoming the symbol of God's own gift to us in Jesus. For years I have prayed to have a 'foot washing attitude', and to be sensitive to those who need this extension of God's love and grace......
and then there was last night!

My son, daughter in law and I decided to meet for dinner around 6:00pm. Dan called and asked if I was free for the evening, because Erin had a surprise for me. I was busy trying to guess what that could be!!! I tried to get it out of Dan....but he was as tight lipped as Erin. When we arrived at their house, the announcement was made, that Erin was going to give me a pedicure! I have never had one and the experience was delightful...the foot spa, the mud pack, the lotion and the beautiful color on my nails (all decorated for an up coming trip). We laughed and talked as I felt the gentleness of Erins caring hands...what a blessings this was for me...
I recognized this as a 'God moment', and realized her simple act of a pedicure, really was ministering to my heart. I looked at my daughter in law last night, studied her face, heard her caring thoughts and realized God had used her to renew and refresh my heart. She is beautiful inside and out and I am blessed with her love and care.

God's love is like that...sometimes a surprise in a kind gesture or a hug, the words of love from a friend or family, a sermon with tremendous wisdom... and in pretty painted toe nails.