Today I brought a rough, freshly cut scrap of wood inside. I wish to display it for rest of my life. It may not be valuable to others but it is priceless to me.
First, it reminds me of my childhood days. As Daddy's girl, I followed him almost everywhere he went. If he drove the truck to the store, I went with him. If he drove the tractor over to Granddaddy's farm, I rode with him. If he worked on the car, I was his "helper." If he went to the shed to milk the cow, I was there, too.
Yet there was another part of Dad's life that fascinated me. My Dad was a carpenter. He built the house we lived in during childhood. With five children at home, he transformed the basement into more living space. He turned pieces of wood into something beautiful, useful and unexpected. Naturally I watched him measure, saw and construct several projects. When I incessantly asked questions, Dad handed me wood scraps to "make something." (I now realize that was a strategy to prevent more questions.) Of course, I enthusiastically sanded, hammered and designed many "original" creations. :)
Tim and I "hung the door" on our new puppy mansion this afternoon. As we worked, he often asked for help with the construction. Naturally, I asked questions...only this time about project details and how I should assist.
Near the end of our work session, Tim said something that touched my heart. "Terri, I can certainly tell you are a carpenter's daughter!" I smiled, nodded and thought about that. I was very moved when my husband recognized me as a daughter who loves her Dad dearly...and learned from years spent around him.
Yet I hope my life will reflect a heart that also belongs to another Carpenter!
May I spend the rest of my days following Him. May I learn from His love, His words and His life. May I offer my life to Him so He will "make something" out of me...something useful, unexpected and honorable to Him. May my original creation be a living sacrifice to The Creator and King, Redeemer and Restorer, Helper and Healer, King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
May this simple piece of wood on my nightstand also remind me to reflect Jesus, The Carpenter Who changed my life forever. What a joy to belong to Him!♥~thl
"But if anyone obeys His Word, God's love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in Him: Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did." 1 John 2: 5>6
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