Making small things count

I love it when the Lord reveals a daily trial, time and time again. Patience has never been the first word that comes to mind when someone describes me. My mother has openly shared her opinion with me about this issue. Well, its funny because for some weird reason my bike lock just so happens to keep breaking, even after I get a new one. Now many people of the world would say well it just keeps breaking and ya know maybe that is the case, but it gets me so stinking frustrated. I have came to the conclusion that God is showing how humorous He can be and this is what blows my mind. Every time, it doesn't work, the key won't turn, but as soon and I mean as soon as I truly have relaxed and let go of all anxiousness it turns. Woa, so I am convinced He is teaching me something there. It's crazy though because it has brought an entire new discipline to my life.

The other day for example, I was in a hurry to class and if we are five minutes late he says see ya next time, and I was clearly in a hurry I slid my card opened the door, but saw someone coming who was a handful of steps behind me. Now, previously I would go ahead and hold the door or maybe say well I am in a hurry. The Lord has been showing me I need to serve I need to give not out of my surplus but out of obedience. It was a guy too, so it's not like it was to show off how I am such a fine gentlemen or boost my pride. It was such a blessing though, because he clearly saw I was in a hurry and started going but then said no go ahead and I hustled off. It was so neat though, because when I was a half flight ahead of him I could see he noticed. I hope he sees how we can be even greater servants for our King. I hope the Lord gives me grace to continue to learn these small things in my life.