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The Grocery Buggy

Posted by Dion Todd December 20th, 2024 1,042 Views 30 Comments

As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them. Luke 6:31 WEB.

We had to park way out in the parking lot that day, and it was hot when we came out of the grocery store. There were no cart returns nearby, and I didn't really feel like taking the buggy all the way back to the building.

I saw a few other shopping carts nearby that people had left out in the parking lot. As I contemplated leaving my grocery buggy there with the others, this scripture came to my mind: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." I knew without a doubt that it was the Holy Spirit speaking, and it brought immediate conviction. So I gathered all the buggies together and took them back.

It was a small thing, but God starts with small things. If you obey, He will give you bigger ones. Imagine the world if everyone followed this one commandment. It would be an entirely different place for us to live. You could walk the streets safely. There would be no abuse, murders, or robberies, and there would be a lot less divorce.

If you would like to make the world a better place today, try and follow this commandment. It is so simple to understand but by no means easy to do. He who is faithful in a little will also be faithful with a lot (Luke 16:10). Dare to be different. We can change the world one buggy at a time.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please show me the areas in my life that need improvement. Speak to me in a clear way and point things out things You would like me to change. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Post from Susan Petho

Susan Petho commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Amen!
When my neighbor died from a motorcycle accident, I was unaware of his death for 4 months. We used to walk our dogs together. He has three dogs, a Rottweiler mix, a Shepard mix, and a Shar Pei/ Pitt mix. I had 2 Basset Hounds and a Shepard/Rott mix. I recall our conversation once, when we spoke of how much we loved our dogs, and if anything happened to us we would want our dogs to stay together.
When Tony died, I figured that he must be traveling to AZ to see his girlfriend, or camping with the dogs. I had not seen him for 4 months, and I finally went to his house, saw the dogs behind his fence, and asked one of his neighbors to have him call me. That is when I found out that he had passed 4 months ago. A mailman was feeding the dogs once/ day, and the dogs were allowed to stay because the house was owned by a friend of Tony's and he did not know what to do with the dogs.
The last of my three dogs had died a month before this. My plan was to wait awhile, and then start fresh with a Basset Hound puppy. I remembered our conversation, and believed that I probably told him that if anything would happen to him, I would take all three dogs. He told me the same. I never thought he would die! He was 8 years younger than me! I really did not want 3 grown dogs! I prayed about it, crying, and asked God if I should take these dogs. Within 5 minutes came the thought " Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." I know this came from the Holy Spirit! It was the answer to my prayer. Not the answer I wanted, but the answer regardless. I had to find out who Mike the mailman was, and I immediately called him and said I would take the dogs. I did leave a way out, because I told him if the dogs went into my pond and bothered my fish or turtle, or if they hurt my two cats, he would have to think of another plan because I would not keep the dogs. The dogs did not go into my pond for one year, and they became best friends with my cats, immediately!
My Ragdoll Cat loved the dogs, and my Tabby took 4 months to adjust, and she did. The dogs were a blessing to me. I had the last of the three for about 5 years, and for the last 6 months of his life I got my goldendoodle puppy. Auggie loved Rusty and taught him a lot! I really miss those dogs!



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Comment from Lynn Brown

1 day ago

That was a nice story, Susan. You were blessed with those dogs as well as being a blessing to your neighbor.💛


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Thank you, Lynn.


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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

2 days ago

Aww Susan, what a story and what a testimony, I'm so touched!!! May God bless you abundantly and warm your heart especially at this CHRISTmas season!!! ❤️🤗🙏


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2 days ago

The Lord works in mysterious ways!!! 🙏


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1 day ago

Thank you, Liesel! God bless you!


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

2 days ago

Aww, so sorry about your friend, Susan! I'm sure that was a blessing for those poor doggies, and for you to have them 💛!


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1 day ago

Thank you, Sylvia. Yes, those dogs were a blessing.



Post from Shara Abel

Shara Abel commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

8 hours ago


Oh so true! I love this! I've been praying for the Lord to make me more like He wants me and to make it clear to me... I'm so often blind!




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

1 day ago


Amen!




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Amen




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

2 days ago


AMEN and AMEN!!! Dear Heavenly Father, please show me the areas in my life that need improvement, please speak to me in a clear way and point out things that you would like me to change, in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray, AMEN!!!




Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Amen 🙏❤️💕🙏!!




Post from Sherry Mccosh

Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Heavenly Father, please show me the areas in my life that need improvement. Speak to me in a clear way and point things out things You would like me to change. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well and are almost ready for Christmas. I is coming way too fast for me but I am excited to celebrate with my family!




Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Heavenly Father Please Point Thing Out To Me That Needs To Be Changed So I Can Be A Better Person That You Want Me To Be AMEN Good Morning Everyone 😀



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Comment from Debi Burton

2 days ago

Good Morning ☀️ too!


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

2 days ago

Good morning, Yvette 😀!



Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Heavenly Father, please show me the areas in my life that need improvement. Speak to me in a clear way and point things out things You would like me to change. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Amen 🙏 thank you Father, please speak to me and through me, I want to be pleasing to you. I pray in Jesus name. Amen




Post from Scott Riegelmann

Scott Riegelmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Amen




Post from Narciso Salas

Narciso Salas commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Amen!




Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Amen!! 🙏




Post from Craig Mondello

Craig Mondello commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Amen.




Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Good morning, y'all, happy Friday 🌻! It's less than a week to Christmas - wow! Praying you all are having a most blessed season 🎄!




Post from Wanda Pennington

Wanda Pennington commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Heavenly Father, please show me the areas in my life that need improvement. Speak to me in a clear way and point things out things You would like me to change. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Mark Williams

Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Thank you,Pastor.I love this line:Imagine the world if everyone followed this one commandment. It would be an entirely different place for us to live. You could walk the streets safely. There would be no abuse, murders, or robberies, and there would be a lot less divorce



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Comment from Jackie Tipton

2 days ago

Amen



Post from Bella Colliander

Bella Colliander commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Yes Lord, help me to change what You see needs to be done. Thank you for the Holy Spirit to help me make these changes. In Jesus precious name. Amen!🕊️



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Comment from Jackie Tipton

2 days ago

Amen



Post from Glenda Durham

Glenda Durham commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


I am thankful for what God has given me and trusted me with. It is an honor to serve God, each day is a new day. God always provides! Glenda Durham, New Lines of Faith Ministry www.newlinesoffaith.com



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Comment from Jackie Tipton

2 days ago

Amen


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

2 days ago

Amen, sister 💛!



Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Yes Amen!




Post from Gloria Nebarez

Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Lord, speak to me in a clear way and point things out things You would like me to change, in Jesus name I pray. Thank you Jesus!




Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Heavenly Father, I know I need improvement. Speak to me in a clear way, that I understand. I want to be a obedient servant. In the name of Jesus, Amen!




Post from Candy Laventure

Candy Laventure commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


A men!




Post from Rose Theuret

Rose Theuret commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Amen 🙏🙏




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Amen🤗




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Amen




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Amen




Post from Kay Collinsworth

Kay Collinsworth commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Grocery Buggy

2 days ago


Yes Abba Father, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.






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