One of the weekdays last week, I was at Melbourne Central. Out of curiosity, I decided to go into the 'Original Lollies Shop' for a short visit. While I was on the way out, I saw this young Asian girl, probably only about 5-7 years old. She was handing the shop assistant behind the counter a packet of lollies to be weighed then she was going to pay for it. The Aussie shop assistant told her that it's about $5 something. She opened her small palm and knew that she didn't have enough money to pay for all of them. She then told the shop assistant to take away some of the lollies 'cause she hasn't got enough money. Not able to see what the shop assistant was doing, she tried to peer through the gaps in between the jars of lollies to see her taking them out. After that, the young girl paid for the remainder of the lollies.

I stood there. Motionless. Looked at the whole episode as it unfolded before me. My heart broke for the small girl. I wanted to tell the shop assistant that I'll pay for her and it's ok, just put the lollies back in the packet. There was a tinge of sadness seeing the young girl looked at the coins in her palm and knew she didn't have enough. Yet I did not do anything. Forgive me, Father. Give me yet another chance to be Your hands and feet, Lord. Please.

Yet, through this experience, I gained a revelation of our Father's love. If I, someone who is not even related to this young child would feel this way; how much more my Dad in heaven; Who loves me abundantly and extravagantly. It's beyond my understanding and has moved me to tears when I think about His love for me. When You died on the cross and bled for me, You paid the price for everything in that lolly store for me.

"Can I have everything You have for me, Dad?"

*looks at Dad eagerly*

"Sure you can. It has always been Yes and Amen. Go for it"

:)