I'm tiling a bathroom floor and cutting tiny pieces to finish the design is critical to the overall look and use of the floor. As I tediously measure and cut I remind myself that sometimes I see myself as a tiny insignificant part of society, church and life. In American culture age is not an asset. I never want to be anything but American but I do look at Oriental cultures are turn a bit green. My white hair and wrinkles speak to the Orientals as wise and experienced. If I pay attention to the media I'd feel utterly over the hill.
But I as I carefully cut these last pieces I will treasure those times that I may only have a little to give in tithe in the offering plate. Perhaps my strength is limited in some offerings for jobs coming up in ministry. I don't exude youth and vitality in my appearance. But I matter as does every single person.
The tiling of this floor is getting to be more fun now that I identify with the tiny finishing pieces!!!
I have so much sweat and time in this bathroom I'm threatening to make it a toll only use bathroom!!!
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Kay,
You are anything but insignificant. The very things and people that the world so easily tosses aside, God loves and lifts up. Scripture is filled with examples of those who would never have been considered for leadership or to be used in a mighty way for God.
Being a child of God, separates you for His purposes, which are never small or insignificant. Here's what Jesus said about the woman who tithed what appeared to be a small amount: "Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny.
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, 'I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.'"
Matthew 21:41-44
Kay, in your laying the bathroom tiles, I imagine a creative woman made in the image and likeness of God - a very great thing, indeed!
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