Saturday, October 20, 2018

Dear God,

A possible gift became apparent when the elderly lady in front of me tried to pay her bill at the restaurant and realized she had forgotten her credit card and only had $15 in her purse.  She was embarrassed especially since there was a long line of people waiting to get a table and another line waiting to pay.  I simply touched the hostess on the arm and told her I would pay for the meal.  The lady wanted my address so she could send me a check.  "You don't even know how much the bill is."  She said.  "Doesn't matter," I replied, "you are blessing me today." 

This afternoon I recognized the chance of a blessing, one that blessed the lady, the hostess and me.  I don't always catch an occasion for blessing.  I am distracted, stingy or disinterested and I miss your call for service.  But today I heard your sweet voice and I was so happy, so very happy.

Thank you
for your blessing,
O God.
Thank you
for the
elderly lady
who so much
reminded me
of my grandmother
who taught me
lessons of faith.
Thank you
for the opportunity
to bless
and be blessed.

Love, Andrea