It is uniquely fulfilling to see Ocean proudly wearing the
jersey I brought him from Brazil…to see my Mom using the Nikon we got her for
Mother´s Day…to see my friend reading a book I've shared with him.
I try to imagine how I can make God feel that way. How can I bring a smile of utter satisfaction to His face by how I respond to His gifts?
How do I even accept a gift that I feel undeserving of?
It was four months ago and some.
I glanced at Joshua's profile in the seat next to me. My
eyes blurred slightly with tears before I decidedly moved on with my next
statement, “It's one of the greatest gifts anyone has ever given me.”
It was an unanticipated gift. One I had not been looking
for. One that, honestly, I had not even prayed for. Yet, here it was. Here HE
was—a young man who had decided to pray and consult with my family (for several
months) before ever approaching me to express his particular interest. My
friend Joshua—by choosing to honor seemingly old-fashioned, scriptural
principles of pursuing a relationship—was extending to me the priceless
opportunity of experiencing a God-guided courtship.
I was a bit stunned then. I am incredulous yet now, by the
gift of godly courtship and the gift of Joshua's admiration. I did nothing to
deserve this. How could God trust a
fumbling girl with such lovely realities?
“Don´t worry,” God whispers, “Take them. They are yours. I
trust you. Enjoy them.”
Words fall way too short. But with as much depth as I can
muster, I will cherish the gifts God has placed in my hands. I want God to smile
as He sees me delight in what He has bestowed. In the sincerest form of
gratitude, I will enjoy this page of the life He has granted.
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and
cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither
shadow of turning.” James 1:17
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