A friend recently shared with me that she got "free makeup". Her husband argued that it would not be free, and she would be charged. When it came in the mail, she held it up. "See, I told you it was free."
Later that month, her husband called to tell me the company is now charging their credit card monthly for the "free make-up" his wife received.
This morning however, I did receive a "free gift."
Several weeks ago I scheduled two appointments at the same time. I sometimes forget to update both the calendars I have. One is in my purse, the other on my desk. After several phone calls, I was able to move one appointment to a different time, allowing the second appointment to happen. This morning, the second appointment canceled. That left three hours on my appointment book free. I took a deep breath and smiled.
When I was much younger time really didn't mean that much to me. It was just "something that happened."
Today, I treasure every minute of everyday. I still cram 32 hours into 24 everyday, but I try not to take anything or anyone for granted.
I cherish every moment the Lord gives me.
I pray I will use the three hours, the "free gift" I received this morning just as the Lord intended.
James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.
4 comments:
That's too bad about your friend and her FREE makeup. It's people like her that make the world a better place, though. They trust and they believe in the goodness of everyone. That's a wonderful thing even if sometimes their faith is shaken. I hope she's not shaken by missing the fine print.
Joy,
I think she still thinks it was free! She doesn't believe her husband. It's kinda funny---gotta love her. She makes my life interesting.
Hugs
Some free things are bonuses, but more often than not there's some kind of marketing gimmick involved. I guess I'm too practical to think being gullible is a positive trait, but I also think it's a shame our society believes it's necessary to dupe people in order to have a viable business .
When it comes to God's good and perfect gifts, however, I rejoice in the security of knowing He is worthy of our trust. How wonderful to be given a gift of time! That's precious indeed.
Carol,
My friend doesn't speak our language very well. So that's an additional problem for her trusting nature.
A gift of time is so often taken for granted by me.
Hugs
Katt
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