Is that all?
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Oprah may have her “Aha” moments, but I had a “Thank you, Lord Jesus” moment yesterday.
We live at the top of a fairly steep drive. I currently do not own a four wheel drive vehicle. And it has been snowing– lots.
Of course, going down the hill is no problem. Sliding down sideways is a different sort of problem, but that has only happened once back when I was a much less experienced snow driver.
So I have had to trudge up the hill more than once when I failed to make it all the way to the top of the hill. Yesterday was one of those days, but I was prepared with boots for me and the kids. I also had a car full of groceries. The boys ran their book bags into the house then came back down the hill to help me unload.
Jack was standing on the porch when I was bringing up the last load.
“Is that all?” he asked.
I just stopped and smiled.
The normal reaction when I ask the boys to do something is to do as little as possible then make themselves as scarce as possible. Jack genuinely wanted to make sure that he finished the job and make sure that his mom didn’t need anything else. There is hope.
But I couldn’t help reflecting on my own attitude toward what God asks me to do. Do I go the extra mile? Do I cheerfully ask, “Is that all?” Do I desire to complete my tasks and have a willing, servant’s heart in response to all God requests of me?
Shamefully, no. I don’t. But realizing how much joy Jack’s response brought to me, I will try harder to respond the same way. I will do what is required then ask, “Is that all? Lord, what else would you have me do?”
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Love this! I need to start asking that every day!