Good morning…
“Those who have abandoned themselves to God always lead mysterious lives and receive from him exceptional and miraculous gifts by means of the ordinary, natural and chance experiences in which there appears to be nothing unusual,” notices Jean-Pierre de Caussade. “The simplest sermon, the most banal conversations, the least erudite books become the source of knowledge and wisdom to these souls by virtue of God’s purpose. This is why they carefully pick up the crumbs which clever minds tread under foot, for to them everything is precious and a source of enrichment.” (Jean-Pierre de Caussade’s The Sacrament of the Present Moment, 80)
Today, September 21st, is National Gratitude Day. Trusting God’s purpose in this present moment, what are the smallest crumbs of gratitude now blessing our ordinary lives, crumbs we can carefully pick up and plant in the rich soil of our minds?
Jesus said, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story should I use to illustrate it? It is like a mustard seed planted in the ground. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of all garden plants; it grows long branches, and birds can make nests in its shade” (Mark 4:30-32, NLT).
…Sue…
P.S. If you feel so compelled, please send me the tiniest crumbs of gratitude you feel right now, and together we will celebrate the precious “everything” enriching our everyday lives. Personally I feel crumbs of gratitude for hot coffee and soft blankets, furry dogs and lamp light.
