I Saw Stars

While making a simple repair to a customer’s material handling conveyor, I was feeling quite smug and thinking how smart I was.  The problem seemed simple to me yet the customer had no clue.  That’s about the time I saw stars.  The wrench slipped off and I hit myself in the face…what a rookie mistake…putting my mug directly in front of the action.  In an effort to hide my stupidity I dobbed the blood onto my shirtsleeve and after I regained my composure I could not help but chuckle at the thought that God has His ways of keeping me humble.

So as I place the band-aid of humility to my upper lip I thank God for the little reminders of who is in charge and who should get the credit for whatever gifts I may or may not have.

Thank you Lord Jesus,

A slap in the face has its place

When I could not be much 'blinder'

And so it seems to be the case

For sometimes I need a little reminder.

Amen.