Rachel Scott has three children, so she knows what it’s like to shop with kids. You want to get the shopping done as quickly as possible but sometimes that can be difficult with kids bombarding you with things they want that they see on the shelves, with the line ups and all the other things that go with buying food. While she was waiting in the checkout line she noticed a family in front of her sorting their shopping cart in a curious way. It was delaying the line up and her kids were getting antsy.
She took a moment to observe what they were doing and she noticed that they were choosing the grocery items that they really needed and putting back the ones that they wanted (like Popsicles). The were obviously on a strict budget and when she realized what was going on she felt compelled to do something for them.
Her post in part reads:
“I felt the Lord say buy it. Our family lives well and we have what we need and a enough for extras. I didn’t have a clue what it would cost but I said yes Lord. I spoke up and said go ahead get those the Lord is paying for those extras today. The mom just looked at me. I was trying to not make a big deal and just do it, but I saw one of the little girls wipe tears from her eyes and it almost broke me.”
Here’s Rachel’s post from Facebook in full:
“I hesitate to post this, but really feel like the Lord wants someone to hear this. This isn’t to make me look good or what I did better than other people. I just want to let Jesus be glorified. I know the bible talks about don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is giving and I’m hoping I’m not out of line by sharing this.
Heading to the grocery store is always an adventure, add three children in the mix and well I believe that ups the adventure level to thrill ride status.
Today armed with my Aldi bags and children we headed into the store to conquer filling the fridge (that stopped working while on vacation) and bare cupboards.
I often run in and try to go thru as fast as I can and get out. Today was no exception. When we got to the checkout only 2 lines were open and the lines were long. I was trying to pick a line but a lady in front of me was kind blocking both lanes waiting to see which would be quicker. One line had a few people with full carts and the other had one family with 4 kids in line that was sorting out their groceries in a very odd way. The lady in front of me seemed very annoyed and picked the longer line. My kids were getting antsy and starting to get a little loud but I felt the Lord leading me to watch what was happening with the family in front of me. As I watched I saw the 4 children look anxious/nervous… The mom and dad were having the cashier scan one item at a time and tell them the total. The mother was picking thru the piles and picking out items that were needs and not wants.
It was obvious they had a very strict budget they had to stay on. All the extra treats and Popsicles that they picked didn’t fit in the budget. I felt the Lord say buy it. Our family lives well and we have what we need and a enough for extras. I didn’t have a clue what it would cost but I said yes Lord. I spoke up and said go ahead get those the Lord is paying for those extras today. The mom just looked at me. I was trying to not make a big deal and just do it, but I saw one of the little girls wipe tears from her eyes and it almost broke me.
So many times we are so busy so distracted we miss these sweet moments. My kids were having a good old time because they KNEW they were getting the things they need and what they wanted as treats. Those children were watching anxiously not sure if they could get the things they wanted.
I looked at the little girl and said sweet heart the Lord loves you and wants you to have every blessing because every blessing comes from him he owns it all.
It was quick and simple.
After they left the cashier thanked me. She said you know what he does own it all doesn’t he ? I said yes ma’am he does. She said and you paying for those groceries she said that was all about him wasn’t it ? I said yes ma’am. She said wow that’s what love looks like. I said yes ma’am he loves us all so much.
Love is colorblind
Love doesn’t care about social economic status.
Love doesn’t care what the person has done.
Love doesn’t care where they live.
Love doesn’t care what job they have if the have one.
Love didn’t have to have a church or denomination attached to it.
Love isn’t waiting to see what is giving back or in return.
Love is all we need.
Love is Jesus.
I pray today we all slow down long enough to see the moments where we can show Jesus, and show love to anyone around us.”
Some families can only afford the daily necessities. That they were able to enjoy a few special “wants” this summer thanks to Rachel is a blessing in deed. I love her message to take the time to notice the people around us and help them if you can. It’s a great reminder that we all should pay it forward now and then!
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