Simple Things Shared with Glad Hearts
Despite having lived in Dunfermline for many years, Monic and I had never actually eaten lunch together in the Carnegie Library Café.
So yesterday, after fulfilling different commitments in the morning, we arranged to meet there at 12:15.
As we looked at what was available, we both leaned towards the two gluten free soups on offer.
Monic chose the Sweet Pepper.
I went for the Carrot and Coriander.
We found our seats and shortly afterwards our soups arrived, beautifully presented and looking wonderful.
After a minute or two, Monic leaned over and asked,
“Can I try yours?”
After one spoonful she smiled and said,
“Yours is better.”
As a husband of many years, I sensed this was perhaps more than simple feedback!
So, I offered to swap bowls, but we carried on for a while enjoying our soup and conversation together.
A little later, with our bowls about half full, we exchanged them across the table and quietly smiled.
It was just a simple little moment… sharing soup together in a café on an ordinary afternoon.
The joy of sharing
But afterwards I found myself reflecting on how much joy there is in sharing.
Not just food, but our time, our conversation and encouragement.
We shared a few experiences, discussed our burdens, our faith commitments for the Sabbath day and life itself.
The Saviour so often taught, served and connected with people in simple settings and around ordinary meals.
I was reminded of these lovely words in Acts: “And they… did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart.” – Acts 2:46
Sometimes the sweetest moments in life are not the grand occasions at all, but the quiet moments where people willingly share what they have with one another.
There is something deeply joyful about simple things shared with glad hearts.
Even soup.
When was the last time a simple shared moment quietly lifted your heart?
