Acts of Service

Today I saw a neighbor boy outside shoveling snow off the sidewalks. I opened my door and asked him if he would shovel the driveway of my empty rental house for $2. He said sure and got right to work. While he was still shoveling I went over to give him the $2 I promised (which I thought was a steal for me!) I was surprised when he said that I didn't need to pay him, that he would do it for free. I tried several times to give him the money including putting it in his jacket pocket, he would not accept it. He took it right out and gave it back to me. What kid doesn't want $2?? I was totally impressed that such a young boy would know that you don't need to be paid for everything that is asked of you, even when it is offered. This small act of service has reminded me how good it feels when we serve one another. We will surely be taking some goodies (and probably more) over to this neighbor boy's house very soon.