The Little Things

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The Little Things

Postby Reverie » Mon Jan 19, 2004 2:02 pm

[size=84]In each day, I see God, especially in the little things.


Last week, I had a very important history exam. I studied and prayed, yet I felt so unprepared. My mind felt as though it was out to lunch and I couldn't concentrate on the pages of notes in front of me. I saw the tired expressions in my classmates' eyes, my teachers' eyes day after day that week. So the night before the test, I surrendered all of my worries and prayed to God for a snow day, a snow day where my teachers and I could relax a bit but it would be sunny and the roads would still be safe for drivers, that there wouldn't be any accidents because I couldn't imagine getting a day off at the expence of another person's life.


The drive to school the next sunny morning was easy and without slick patches on the road. At school, the parking lot that was normally full of cars was completely empty, the lights in the building were not turned on, and all the doors were locked. Was this the snow day I had prayed for? As I went home, I looked at the blue sky with a warm smile, "Thank you, God," and marveled at all the blessings He had given me. My concentration felt as though it was coming back. I looked at difficult, sample test questions and knew the answer instantly. Although I did not feel completely prepared, I knew I ready. I just wanted to get it over with. Taking the exam, I was very excited. It was one, great-big history party! The questions on the exam were the same as the ones I studied in the sample test, and I smiled as I filled in the scantron sheets with dark bubbles. I felt fatigued as I finished the test, worried that I wouldn't get a good mark, but I was content. The exam was not as bad as it definately could have been. I found myself with one thought on my mind while looking out the window at the piles of snow glittering peacefully outside in the sun:

Thank you, God. :hug:

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Postby wiggins » Mon Jan 19, 2004 4:24 pm

Cool! :) :) :) :) :)
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Postby Rashiir » Mon Jan 19, 2004 9:10 pm

That's awesome... I like the way you write...It's very nice...
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Postby Reverie » Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:52 am

Thanks! And it did turn out very awesome, indeed. I had fun taking that exam and it showed — I had the chance to see my grades today and I did very, very well. I have God to thank for all of that.

He shines through all the little things in life, those sweet moments where you stop for a moment and smile "That really made my day!"

Does anyone have any other testimonies of the little things?
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Postby true_noir_chloe » Thu Jan 22, 2004 8:51 am

Thank you so much, Reverie. :hug: There is something about you that makes me calm. It might be that your avatar seems to be in a deep, wonderful dream or that your sig is sleeping, as well.:) I'm not sure. Yes, this little testimony of yours was something wonderful God did for me this morning. It was a nice little thing.;)

[size=84][color=seagreen]YOU SEE


You see into the deepest part of me ---

beyond the fog I hide behind.

You cast your light upon the shadows

that stretch like cobwebs in my mind.

You ease the pain when I am hurting,

and morbid visions from my past

pierce into the realm of Reason

as though I danced on blades of glass.

You grant me strength when I have fallen

and, once again, I've lost my way.

You take my hand in Yours and lead me

into the promise of a brand new day.

You bring order to all my chaos,

yet set my well-laid plans awry.

You place me on a firm foundation ---

then give me wings so I can fly.

You sand away my roughened edges

and polish all the dullest parts

until I stand before Your presence...

a newly-sculpted work of art.

You see into the heart within me,

right through my motives and selfish will.

And yet, in spite of all You see

You say You love me even still.


~by D.M.~

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