My devotion this morning was titled Christmas can be messy. As I was reading it I thought of my own life and my past, it is messy and sad. I also thought of the little lady that I waited on yesterday in my shop. She seemed bitter but the more I tried to talk to her and show her kindness and believe me it was hard at times because she was being a little grouchy and complained about everything! I had this little voice that kept saying just show her grace and kindness!
After checking her out she began to tell me she had children but they rarely came to see her. The first thought was well, I can understand a little because in the 20 min you have been in my shop you have told me all the things I need to be doing or should do. Then I thought she is lonely and looking for someone to love her and to take an interest in her. I think that is what most people want is just to be loved!
As I walked her to the door she noticed I had a magnifying mirror she asked me to look for her one because I do not sell those in my store and I will do that:) I asked her what she needed it for she politely said to pull these black hairs out of my chin lol Well I think most women can understand that. I have these tweezers with a light on them that I sell. I dropped one in her bag as a gift. She did not quite know what to say. To me is was few dollar pair of tweezers but to her it was way more that.
Despite all the messiness people may have gone through in their lives that has made them bitter and cold. They just want someone to take interest in them and to love them. After growing up with parents that never really took an interest I have tried to be a better person although I fail daily. I have been determined not to repeat the cycle. As we go through the Christmas season or any season try to carve out some time to take interest in the people you are close to or the people you may cross paths with.
I try to remind myself daily that I was put here to serve and to love others. Life is not all about me❤️
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