little things
August 8, 2011 | Just me
It’s only a dress. One of my favorites because of the bright colors and funky designs. But only a dress.
- Y in her new dress! Isn’t’ she beautiful?
When I found out that a clothing swap had cropped up for She Speaks, I was excited. It was a great idea. So many do not have the funds to go out and buy new clothes for a conference or for a speaking event, and someone had offered their room as a “closet”. One after another started offering things: a necklace, a pair of shoes, a jacket.
When I travel I use a carry-on. It’s more affordable with the $25 or $35 fees each way, but my carry-on was packed! I was coming in on Tuesday and leaving on Sunday and was carrying not only clothing and personal items, but my computer and workshop notes.
That’s when I saw the coral dress. My favorite.
But again, only a dress.
I wavered. Maybe I should choose another. But no. I felt the Lord saying, “this one”.
It was perfect to roll into a ball (it doesn’t wrinkle) and tuck in the small remaining corner of my carry-on. And away we flew to She Speaks.
Just this week I received an email from a sweet new friend.
Dear Suzie: Your dress has a very good home. Thank you for being willing to part with such an amazing dress! Normally, I would not pick out this type of dress for myself but the ladies asked me to try it on for size. When I came out of the dressing room someone said, “That is SO you! You need to get that! It looks great on you! That’s your speaker dress!”
It is hard to explain what that clothing swap did for my confidence level. I never dreamed that I could wear something like this. Only God could take something so simple and make a girl feel like a princess.
I wore the dress when I went to be with the Church this past Sunday. People were coming up to me telling me how amazing I looked… Normally this would have rendered me speechless (think Moses); but that little boost of confidence kicked in, and I carried on conversations despite my cheeks matching the dress.
Thanks so much, Y.
When I received that email, it made me realize how little things can be such big things in the long run.
It makes me happy that Y looks beautiful in that dress. That it brought out a side of her that is beautiful on the outside, just like she is on the inside.
I want to be a giver. To live with open hands. To never hold tight a “thing” that might bless another. I’m so grateful that God knew Y well enough to help me choose the perfect dress for her.
What little things do we have that we hold close but that can be a big thing to others? Maybe it’s just a meal. Or just a card. Or just a hug. Or just a car.
That’s our challenge for today. To look at the little things God is asking you and me to place in the hands of another, because there are big results that come when it’s done in His name?
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A beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. I am always amazed at how God uses the “little” things to bring about “big” blessings to others and then back to ourselves. I want to live with open hands for Him. Blessings to you today.
August 9th, 2011 at 11:41 amDear Suzie,
You are so sweet! I had no idea it was your favorite: That makes it even more special to me : ). I’m in tears again ; )
You make me want to live with open, servant hands.
You make me want to ask, “What is the seemingly small thing that I have, which will be a big thing to someone else?”
Blessed to know you,
Y ; )
August 15th, 2011 at 11:47 am