Several years back, a new restaurant opened near our home. One Sunday following worship, our family headed over to give it a try. The restaurant was bustling with other first-time customers who appeared to have also just come from their own church. The service was speedy, the food was scrumptious, and the tea was o so sweet. All signs of a winner!
After consuming our meal quickly, which you do when you have a five year old boy, we packed up and headed out the door. Busily relaying to one another what we each loved about our meal, I hear this small voice. The voice of my youngest, who at the time was a kindergartner just learning to read. My daughters had both declared their A+ rating of this place when Chad chimed in. He furled his brow in all seriousness and said "There is one thing I don't like about that place." "What?", we all answered in unison, surprised because we liked it so much. He answered, "they like people to smoke". "They like people to smoke?" we questioned in disbelief. "I didn't see anyone smoking in there" I said; "why do you say that?". He tugged at my hand and pointed slowly to the sign on the front door....THIS IS A SMOKE FREE RESTAURANT. I giggled. You gotta love a new reader! What was plain as day to the rest of us more seasoned readers, was totally missed by this new one. In his own mind, the restaurant wanted you to smoke so badly that they would let you do it for free.
I often remember those words spoken by my young reader. It makes me wonder what I miss seeing that is plain as day to my Heavenly Father?
Clara Scott penned these words in her famous hymn:
Open my eyes, that I may see
Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me;
Place in my hands the wonderful key
That shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready my God, Thy will to see,
Open my eyes, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
Lord, thank you for all that you have already shown me! Keep my eyes open and seeking you. I so look forward to the day that I see you "face to face"!
Praise Him!
6 comments:
Kim, Thank you for stopping by my blog. It always fun for me to meet new friends that love my Lord.
I truly enjoyed reading your story and how sweet....Smoke Free...!!
I have 9 grandchildren and love to listen to what they have to say!!
God Bless...I'll be back.
I loved the story too and found your blog through Wanda's blog. Your blog is a great inspiration so I will try to read as much as possible. I had heard that same comparison between running a race and life itself. I used to run a lot and it was always my goal just to finish. Perhaps I need to push myself in more ways than one. Thanks for the wake up call.
Greg
Amen! Lord, give us eyes to see and ears to hear. Thank you for speaking to us even through a child. God bless that little one and God bless Kim!
Kim:
Thank you so much for your words of inspiration. I don't know how you are able to put your experiences into such uplifting stories and reminders of how God works in our lives, but I am glad that you do. I love your blog and am glad that I have had the pleasure of having you in my life.
God Bless - Donna
What a cute story and a great reminder to look carefully.
Kim, thank you for visiting my blog and for your words of encouragement for Davin. He is doing so well now!
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