Today was "teacher service day" at the school where I teach. Our group chose to assist at a local community food bank. Listening to the director explain the many services they provided for families in need, I was surprised to learn there were no paid staff positions...every person serving was a volunteer. The efficiency I witnessed in organizing and distributing food and household items was impressive, with everyone working together like a well-oiled machine!
As I sorted through boxes of donated fruits and vegetables, tossing those that were badly bruised and no longer edible into boxes designated for farm animals, it struck me that there was no waste...every item had a purpose.
Some of those coming through the door today were bruised, harboring hurts, and needing to know that someone cared.
God created each one of us for a purpose. What is seemingly bad to us, God works for good. I'm so thankful He doesn't discard us when we are bruised, or deemed not good enough, but instead, by His grace, considers us each fruit worth saving!
As I sorted through boxes of donated fruits and vegetables, tossing those that were badly bruised and no longer edible into boxes designated for farm animals, it struck me that there was no waste...every item had a purpose.
Some of those coming through the door today were bruised, harboring hurts, and needing to know that someone cared.
God created each one of us for a purpose. What is seemingly bad to us, God works for good. I'm so thankful He doesn't discard us when we are bruised, or deemed not good enough, but instead, by His grace, considers us each fruit worth saving!
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