Wednesday, June 19, 2013

The Smallest Act Sanctified

Today I remember the beauty of small, humble living. I'm reading Thomas a Kempis' The Imitation of Christ, and I'm reminded of simple acts of love that reflect the glory of God.

And it just so happens that both my daughters are sick today (one with a stomach bug and the other with an infection), and I find myself going about the unglamorous tasks of cleaning a toilet, serving tea, and simply pressing a cool hand against a hot forehead.

Nobody sees. It's quiet here. We're all alone.

But suddenly it feels holy--like Jesus is here with me. It feels like His love is here, and I'm to extend it to these little ones with every whisper of comfort and act of service around them. That's the grand calling for today, and I accept it gladly.

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2 comments:

Elaine said...

'I can guarantee this truth: Whatever you did for one of my brothers or sisters, no matter how unimportant [they seemed], you did for me.'
The King is taking notice.
I think you are just 'making His day'.
Elaine

Raleigh Tillman said...

This is lovely. Jesus sees us in the secret, does He not?