Bag on sidewalk…

Bag on the Sidewalk…

Habit stacks complete, work complete, meeting in a few, gathering Gus we head out for our walk. Lost in thoughts, replaying my work, forgetting to get a bag for dog dodo we walk out the door. Earlier in the morning I had read the day’s devotions which were Matt 6:5-35. Reading the passage I had wept with His love filling me completely. Vs. 22, When your eye is healthy your whole body is filled with light, spoke to me as did vs. 25 This is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life… I surrendered my day to him, got on the mat for my Yoga practice.

On the mat facing east with the sunlight wrapping me in its embrace I heard His whisper, “ I am the light you crave” my heart leapt in delight. Completing my daily practice I moved to work. Completing the work, looking at the clock, right on time let’s walk Gus, we have a couple minutes. 

We headed out, halfway to the corner I realized that I had forgotten the much needed bag for Gus’s dodo, having only a few minutes till my next meeting, I walked on… we turned the corner, hoping he wouldn’t have to do his business. There on the sidewalk was a grocery bag in perfect condition. Seriously, hesitantly I picked it up. It was pristine as if it had come directly from the store. “I care for you, the minute details of you, your day. I am the light you crave,” rolled through me once again. Joy flooded my being, “thanks God for Your love and care,” I whispered. 

We walked on, enjoying the sunshine, breeze, and listening to the whispers within my soul. Gus did his business, two steps away from a dumpster. Seriously, I was able to scoop it up, toss it out, and move on seamlessly. The minute details lined up, precisely. Giggling to myself, heart full of gratitude, whispering, “I love you Jesus,” a love burst filling my soul. He cares for us, every detail. The words, “My soul doth magnify the Lord, my spirit rejoices in Him, my savior, light of the world” rolled through me.  Life is not without challenges, facing them is so much better when leaning into the light of this world, surrendering even the smallest of details. Walking with Him each and every step of the way. How He cares for us!

Bag on the sidewalk… 🙃! Thanks God, for your love, care, reminders no matter how minute, silly they may seem.

Be well, know You are precious, loved beyond measure. Lean into Him, know He cares for you. We got this!

Best, 

ML