Look Around.. God is everywhere

To reflect upon my first week in the field I was asked to answer the question, how did you see God at work this week?

I thought about it for a while and knew the answer most people would think of right away: the homeowners' appreciation and volunteers' hard work. And, yes I saw the Lord at work in the serving hands and selfless hearts of the volunteers. I also saw the Lord's joy in the homeowners eyes and heard his delight in their thank yous. But as I pondered the question a little more, I started thinking of all the little acts of love the staff showed each other this week. Abby sending me a thank you text after a long day of delivering and picking up stuff in the truck. It was a simple act that took her ten seconds but meant a lot to me and eased my stress of running around to get stuff. Sarah going with me to get the lawnmowers because I knew I wouldn't be able to find the shed without her help. She knew from experience the shed was hard to find so she suggested that she come to show me exactly where it was. Shelby helping me find a house when I couldn't find it to drop off drywall sheets. Carma always smiling when she sees you first thing in the morning and sincerely asking how our day is going. Melisa getting chocolates for Trina to ease the stress of her piles of paperwork. Curt always being willing to come explain a job to me and never getting annoyed by the endless questions I ask.

Simple acts like these show God's love exists in actions we take everyday. Never underestimate the power of a simple gesture of love. It may take you only ten seconds, but could impact the person's life forever. God's love even in small actions can work wonders in another's life.