Acts of Kindness

Tuesday Matters- February 8, 2022
Everyday Grocery Cart

​I remember the first time I saw the cart lady she was pushing close to 15 carts back into the grocery store.  I was surprised I’d never seen the cart lady since my small town only had two grocery stores and I visited this particular one at least three times a week.  This woman in her 70’s watched me carefully as I left the store with my cart and after my groceries were in my van, she, without a word took my cart to return it.  I stopped her, “Do you work here?”  “No,” she replied, “but I figured better get some exercise than sit and watch TV all day.” 

When she noticed me a week later, she never spoke a word but helped unload my groceries.  As she walked away pushing my cart, she turned grinning, “I like what I do.”  Jesus calls us all to love and serve those He puts before us, and He gives us gifts to do just that.  True contentment comes in giving more than receiving …everyday.