One Small Thing for God, One Huge Thing for Me

I've been reflecting lately on areas of my life--small as they may seem to others--that reflect a change that God is bringing or has brought.

One of those things is that I no longer hate going to the grocery store. It sounds laughable, but it's not. To me it was something I detested, avoided, and wished anyone would take over. I knew it was wrong to feel this way. I knew I should be grateful for the choices, the freshness, the close proximity of several, the money to buy a decent amount at once without being anxious, and many more reasons. But deep down I resented having to go out of my way to do something so basic, so mundane, so repetitious. I didn't mind popping in when I had a very well organized list of a few things for a gourmet meal, but to go for a week's worth or more? Forget it. I prayed God would change my heart, to want to serve my family with a better stocked pantry and fridge, to have many more meals at home, and to have a good attitude about it. I can confidently say God has changed my heart. Not that I love grocery shopping now, or eagerly anticipate my outings to Klein's or Aldi, but I no longer dread it. That's a huge change. I take NO credit for it whatsoever.