Comments on: Concerning Street Sweepers

By: Lauren Reavely

Lauren Reavely — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:09:05 +0000

Wow, Cynthia! Wonderful post…so encouraging and pertaining directly to my place in life.

Too often I get caught up in the idea that I need to be busy with doing big things for God, with big people, in big places. But then I read quotes like that MLK one and posts like yours and I’m reminded…God can be just as glorified in the little things as the big.
And it’s actually when we’re faithful in the little things that He then finds fit to give us big hard things to do.

My prayer is the the Lord would continue to make me (and you!) faithful servants or street sweepers in the little, dreary, daily tasks that one day we will hear heaven say, “Here lived a great dish cleaner, sister, diaper-changer, floor-scrubber, house cleaner, wife, mother, or washerwoman.”

Thank you for your encouragement. I’m glad I stumbled across your blog!
-Lauren

By: Marcy

Marcy — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:09:34 +0000

I am 24 and currently pregnant with my first child and I am looking forward to being a stay at home mom! I’ve wanted nothing more than to be a mother, ever since I was a teenager, and unfortunately when I used to tell people my ambitions, they would give me a sort of disdainful look like “oh… that’s ALL you want to do with your life?” you don’t want to be a lawyer or an accountant or a CEO of some big company?” It made me feel like my goals in life were inadequate, and that somehow being a mother is “inferior” to having a fancy high paying corporate job. Over the years I’ve come to realize how flawed that kind of thinking it, and I’m glad there are people like your mom who exemplify just how valuable and rewarding a job it is to be a mother!

By: Nancy Schneider

Nancy Schneider — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:39:59 +0000

Hi Cynthia,
My friend Renee Larsen introduced me to your blog.(I used to volunteer at the crisis center with her in Pine City.)Now, I have 9 children and understand much more about large families. You are so right that each job is important, especially when we do it our best. Lessons learned serving at home are not taught in the textbooks. Family life supplies us with plenty of opportunities to learn how to do the same things over and over faithfully. I would like to meet you all. Keep up the great writing!
Love, in Christ,
Nancy Schneider

By: Lange Family

Lange Family — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:31:21 +0000

Cynthia,
We love reading your blogs and thank you for sharing your experiences! We always learn so much from your stories. Thank you for sharing them. We encourage you to write more and share with others especially your faith! God is good! We will continue praying for your family as you all welcome a new little soul to your beloved family.
Mary, Grace, and Miriam Lange

By: Renee Larsen

Renee Larsen — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:14:58 +0000

Hi Cynthia,
I’ve thought of the street sweeper many times
since I read your thoughts. Thanks for the reminder to do everything with zest and remembering
that God is noticing even when nobody else does.
Now you have a new brother, Zechariah, to help care for. I know your Mom appreciates all you do to help her so much!
I think you should write the next Jeub book!
Would be great to hear from you what it’s like to
be a child in a family of 15 children.

By: Christi

Christi — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:40:48 +0000

Hi Cynthia, Mother Theresa said “In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.” Thank you for reminding me. And reminding me to teach my kids this Truth!

By: Cindy Leet & Matthew

Cindy Leet & Matthew — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:51:53 +0000

Hi Wendy & Cynthia,
Thanks so much Cynthia. I am sure Matthew would have something to say to you. No, we are losing our children very fast and Matthew doesn’t have a lot of brothers and sister at home to help with. Yet, his brother,who is a senior in college 5 hours away wanted to take him to Galveston to work on houses over his Spring break with some Campus Crusade kids. We let him have this experience with an older brother who loves the Lord. He is getting to serve when all he feels is that his service at home is small. I will show him your email and encourage him in continuing in small things. He loved the book you mentioned and will want to read the second book you referred to. Thanks Cynthia Tell your Mom I just am in the process of reducing some strong drug by 1/3 and I am doing great. Ya!! Cindy Leet Yankton, SD

By: Jane from Fiji

Jane from Fiji — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:09:15 +0000

Kudos! You have discovered the joy of the secret, the silver lining in an otherwise ugly cloud. “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might” So aptly expressed in Alex & Brett’s book (a FANTASTIC book, I highly recommend it for everyone, not just teens!), and encouragingly applied in your well written ruminations. Thanks for sharing!

By: Joe & Judy C.

Joe & Judy C. — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:17:54 +0000

Good Work! Keep it up and stay close to the Lord!! J&J CHA…

By: Kristi

Kristi — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:29:25 +0000

First of all, bravo! You have an excellent gift, my friend!

Second, yes, yes, YES. The jobs that are never done. The callings that seem insignificant, but are such a blessing in the everyday workings of life. I very much identify with this. Thanks for the challenge to be the best street sweeper (and laundry doer and floor sweeper and diaper changer) that I can be!