Big Deal!

I usually don't write anything on weekends,but I worked today.I think it's the first time in 9 years at the school that I worked a Saturday.It was not mandatory,they needed help,and asked me,so I went. The 3 ladies that ran the school play,and needed the help, are the nicest people,very kind,and fun,some of the best people that I've encountered here. That's why it was no big deal for me to go in and help them,it was a pleasure.I did get paid for it,of course,but that wasn't the only reason I went. I like them,they are always very nice to me,so it was fitting for me to repay their kindness.Besides,it's what I'm supposed to do as a follower of Jesus,it's no big deal,it's "walking the walk".It was easy to go help out.Could I have done it for someone I don't get along with,someone who hasn't been,or isn't nice to me? Sadly,I can't say that I would have for sure. Maybe.That's where the rubber meets the road,that's where I need His grace and help.Big deal,I went to help some of my friends,that's what a Christ follower does. Lord,forgive me for those many times that I've failed on the other end,with those that I'm not especially close to. Bring some more of those opportunities my way,and help me to just go and "be" for them,and FOR YOU.