Graciousness and a Big, Big God

I want to be gracious. I want to be thankful for the little things in my life. Like KayDee kicking me in the tail yesterday and reminding me to blog...I just haven't had the energy or inspiration. I have also struggled with my Bible Study, struggled to come often and diligently in prayer. After completing the dissertation I think I let out a huge sigh of relief and let everything else go LUKEWARM.
But, each day there are little things that remind me (when I choose to think of them) that my God is Big; big enough to know that my faithfulness has been lukewarm, big enough to be persistent in my daily activities, providing encouragement and inspiration in little ways.
Yesterday, these things happened that reminded me that God was there...

• Tim, the director of the school of education, came by and asked why I had a long face and provided encouragement.
• Antionette gave me a hug and reminded me that I could come and talk with her.
• KayDee and I made plans for a girls weekend (YEA)!
• Mark listened (not just nodding his head, but really listened and asked questions).
• In my meeting with Ag and Resource Economics (my potential new department - although I don't think they are wild about that) James sat in the back and nodded his head and gave me encouragement during my presentation.
• Boone loves me...even when I neglect him. He loves it when I come home. Even after he has been in the kennel all day. He is always excited to see me.
• I had enough energy to walk Boone 2 miles this morning in the beautiful crispness of daylight...and I feel BETTER.

I want graciousness to define me. Just like all of these people who were kind to me yesterday. Just like my God. I want to be thankful for these little interventions each and every day. I want to remember that my Big, Big, God is in all the little things of life.

"He has made his wonders to be remembered, He is gracious and compassionate." Ps 111:4