If you would have told me that I’d come home from a Disney Cruise changed at a spiritual and emotional level, I’d tell you “No way, no how.” That sort of soul-deep impact seems more likely the result of week at a family camp, listening to solid preaching and taking time to digest the Word before hitting the waterfront.
So I entered into our an extended family’s vacation, set on enjoying the time celebrating my father-in-law’s 80th birthday, but not anticipating any spiritual refueling . . . or conviction. Yes, holy conviction.
From the time we boarded the ship until our return to port, I was beside myself in awe. But it wasn’t the bling and bells and whistles that grabbed my attention . . . it was the people who served us that touched me at the deepest level.
The two men who served our table at dinner changed our lives with their kindness.
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another . . .
From the very first introduction, they called us by name. It was both uncomfortable and welcomed. How did they know us? Were we being watched? How could they be such a quick study?
In every interaction, they were patient, thoughtful, attentive.
By the last night together, we loved these men like they were family and wanted to serve them in return. Why? Because although they were doing their “job” as well-trained and skilled Disney employees, they treated us with such respect, honor, and tender-heartedness that our lives were touched for the better.
They were a testimony to Disney.
And they left us wondering, what kind of testimony are we to Christ?
Join me at The Better Mom as I share on how we can sow kindness into our testimony as a family.
