Rantings of a Cashier

I know you think that you and your time is more important than little ole me checking out your items...but please hang up your phone and recognize that I am human.

When the counter is full with your bags and there is still more to be bagged...PUT THE STUFF IN YOUR BUGGY...it's that easy.

As cute as your child is...it isn't cute for them to dictate to me where they want their things or how many bags to use because they want their own bag.

I am not ignorant or less than you because I am a cashier...I probably have more education than you.

Your wallet and money aren't going to magically appear as you watch me check you out...so get your stuff together before I am finished instead of taking another 5 minutes to pay.

Respect the person in front of you and wait your turn!

FYI I do know how to bag your items...just because you're picky doesn't mean I am stupid it means that you are anal.

Smile and say thank you...that is all I need.

Beautiful Things

Recently one of my favorite songs has become Michael Gungor's, Beautiful Things.

As I drove home tonight I played this song over and over again.

At first, I just listened to the words. I listened and wondered at the amazing things the Lord makes beautiful. And then it hit me.

He is making me beautiful, He is making me new.

I know this may not seem like a major revelation for you, but for me in the place I am in right now... this was a MAJOR concept for my heart to grasp.

As I received these words my heart began to open and my voice began to sing.

I have been struggling in this season of my life. I want to be doing something great...I want to be the beautiful flower. But how does the beautiful flower begin... in the ground, roots digging deep, being cared for by the Gardener.

I am in great anticipation and have great determination for this time in the dust...

You make beautiful things out of the dust

You make beautiful things out of us

You are making me new