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I left my daughter in the car with her little brothers yesterday afternoon and ran in to Target to pick up the gift my husband and I had decided on for our anniversary. As I zipped past the home décor and picture frame section I noticed an end cap with ’08 graduation gifts. As I passed, a man picked up a frame and the first notes of pomp and circumstance rang in my ears and tears filled my eyes. It was a moment of unexpected joy, in that moment I was transported to my graduations and I felt such a sense of pride in the things God had helped me to accomplish. But more than that I felt pride for my daughter and all the abilities God has blessed her with. In a few short weeks she will graduate high school and in a few short months she will be off at college and I could not be more proud. I think God has these moments with us also. In a sense, I think he tears up when we do something wonderful for others, something outside of our self. Our deeds can bring Him joy and our actions can bring Him glory. What will you do to bring unexpected joy to God and others this day? |
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