This morning I saw a commercial while I was trying to get ready for the day.  I wasn’t watching very intently, but it caught my eye.  It started with a little boy, maybe 6 years old, who was making his lunch with Jif Peanut Butter.  The commercial goes on to show his mom’s surprise when she learned he made his own lunch.  (Don’t worry…the tears haven’t started yet!)  The little guy’s mom tells him that she was proud of him for making his lunch on his own…it was obvious that she didn’t realize what he had been doing.  Then, as he walks out the door, he hands a lunch to his mom that he had made for her.  It is in a brown bag that he has decorated for her.  (Flood gates are now opened…)  I know, I know…this wouldn’t cause the same reaction in just everyone.  I put myself in that situation along with my little guy, and it tugged at my heart.  Then I started thinking about when we tug at God’s heartstrings.  He knows what we are going to do, but I can’t help but think that he has to smile when we do “unexpected” acts that help others.  It seems that there are so many opportunities this time of year to help others out…but there are many opportunities that we pass up every single day.  I’m trying to think about each moment and if my actions are making Him smile.  What about you?  All this from a PB commercial.  Thanks Jif!

December 2, 2009

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