The Little Moments

More often then not carrying out the Lords will is challenging. Normally, the things he ask of us takes us outside of our comfort zones into unfamiliar territory. This is how he shapes us. But, sometimes doing the Lord's will is as easy as getting your fingernails painted....
Today, after dinner, a woman came up to me and noticed I had a hang nail. She said, "Oh, I will fix that for you." She immediately ran to her room. To my surprise, when she came back she was carrying a purse full of nail polish, nail files, and lotions. I've been sitting beside her for the last hour getting one of the best manicures I've ever had. She seems to enjoy doing  it and my nails have never looked better! She is such a precious lady, and I'm so grateful to have her as a friend.
When I first realized the Lord was calling me to be a missionary I assumed I would face a great deal of suffering in his name. I guess, I haven't got to that part yet because sitting around painting fingernails isn't exactly my idea of suffering. I'm sure there will be days when my patients is tested, when the children aren't behaving, or the heat and hunger is to much to bare. I will be ready to face the challenges when they come, but for now I'm very content sitting around with my new family and learning about what great people they truly are.
Thank you Jesus, for the small moments in my life that have come to mean so much to me. Thank you for opening my eyes so I can appreciate what's really important.