The little things

We know that we have a Big God who created the universe and is all powerful. He cares about our lives. He does great and mighty things, but isn't it neat when we see Him provide in small, seemingly insignificant ways. Things that we would assume that God would not care about. Let's be honest there are a lot of important things that God needs to tend to, so a lot of times I assume that I am on my own for the little things, that I will just have to make do.

Living in Tanzania during the 21st century is nothing like the olden days. Granted the internet is slow, but at least we have internet. Our power is bipolar, but at least we have power. We might not always have a hot shower, but at least we do not have to go and get the water and carry it ourselves. Some things are difficult to get here but for the most part we are fine. Many things here are just two or three times the price of home but they are available. So, really, when you think of what people used to go through, it is no big deal.

Even though certain things are no big deal, I love it when God cares. Friday morning, I realized that I was out of Qtips. Unfortunately, I did not realize this before the most recent team came to ask them to bring some. (The fact that we have teams come over is a huge blessing!) Friday at lunch, I went out to lunch with the team and they had put together a gift bag for me. Guess what was inside....Qtips! Isn't that amazing. I didn't know, but God knew. He knows all the big things going on in my life but all the litte things as well.