She was talking about how she was taking her dog out to go potty in their apartment complex. They had an area for dogs to go potty but that many people never picked up after their dogs and how it really bothered her.
This particular day she saw a man walking his dog and as she walked past him his dog had done it's business. She offered to get him a bag (they provided them by the trash can) and not only offered him one but picked it up for him.
She said that she wanted to serve him like Jesus, even if he didn't realize it. She thought maybe next time she sees him she might get the chance to ask where he goes to church. She had a purpose in mind, heavenly goals!
She didn't just stop there but brought it home. That we as moms pick up poo all day long in our home. Maybe not always literally poo but there are many forms! Laundry, taxiing kids around, homework, dishes, etc., etc. We many times avoid these jobs, putting them off. She talked about how she even replaced these tasks with ministry and other "events".
She thought about her reason for picking up poo for the guy and wondered if that's not also the reason why we do those things for our families!
And then she made this statement;
"We reflect Jesus in the small things so our families can see Him in the bigger."
I also read a book on Joe Elston, from our church. A few years ago he passed away from cancer and his daughter wrote a memoir on his life. He was an amazing father and a great man of God. He wasn't on a huge platform and didn't speak from the pulpit but he considered his role in life important.
Joe was interested in helping others dreams come true.
Joe was invested in his children and raising them to serve God.
It really challenged me on how my children will see me when they grow up. Will I pick up "poo" for my children and consider it a blessing to do so? Knowing it's for a bigger purpose?
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