"Thank you, didi" I heard 13 times in 30 seconds as we sat together in the study room. These children are so well mannered, so this is a phrase we hear regularly. However, this time it stirred something different inside of me.
I don't travel without sour gummy worms, it's pretty much tradition to bring them to Nepal. When we pulled them out of the bag to share, the children just sat still. They did not fight to be first or even assume that it was for them. As we called each by name and asked if they wanted one, they said yes as they cupped their hands out in front of them. As the gummy worm hit each little set of hands, the words "thank you, didi" were quickly said. It was interesting as we watched each child carefully and slowly eat their candy. How often I grab a couple gummy worms and pop them in my mouth within a matter of seconds. The children savored it as big smiles were plastered across their face. When they finished, they continued smiling and playing. Nobody assumed they would get another one or felt entitled to our snacks. We began calling them by name and offering another to them. Again, "thank you, didi" was said through a big smile.
I am constantly learning about the Lord and myself when I spend time with these sweet children.
I wonder what would happen if I approached the Lord the way these kids did with our gummy worms. If I sat quietly, watching him, waiting patiently. They know that we always share our candy with them, but they did not assume they were theirs to grab.
As the Lord offers me gifts, do I graciously cup my hands out before him, quickly offering thanks when I receive it? or am I quick to want more than he gave or something different than he offered me?
Do I savor the gifts and respond with joy as a I experience them?
Am I patiently waiting in joyful anticipation for the next gift? or am I demanding more before others even get a chance to experience the first one?
May I take a posture of thanksgiving, patience and joy.
May I receive my daily bread with a heart of praise, trusting that the Lord will provide tomorrow's daily bread in his time.
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