I am borrowing this one from my friend today, because it is just too awesome not to share!
My friend called me today to tell me about what happened in Wal-mart. She was in an aisle doing some shopping for work when she overheard a man talking to his son and explaining why they couldn't buy something because they had lost everything in a house fire.
She asked the Lord what He wanted her to do. He told her to pray. She argued. "God, are You really sure You want me to do that?" After a few moments of contemplation, she wheeled around and introduced herself.
"Hi, my name is Angie and I overheard your conversation. I am a christian and I was just wondering if I could pray for you?"
She saw the husband's body stiffen and his hands dropped to his sides. Reticently, he replied that it would have to be his wife's decision. My friend looked to the wife, who had tears welling up in her eyes. She replied emphatically that she would appreciate Angie's prayers very much and thanked her for taking the time to care.
Angie handed the woman her business card and said if there is anything I can do for your family, please let me know! On that, they went their separate ways.
There was no loud "Hallelujah" or overt eloquent prayer calling down angels from heaven or assault the gates of Heaven. No, "I go Boldly to the Throne of Grace" or wailing or tears. Just kindness from one person to another. Beautiful.
My friend called me this afternoon to tell me what had happened. She made the statement, "I don't think God would be mad at me for not praying with them right there?"
My reply was of course NOT! That was exactly what they needed. She was there for such a time as this! I teased her and said that my "Stop, Drop and Pray" tactics would not have worked well in that situation. That family most likely would have felt very awkward.
Instead God chose to use someone whose very nature is just kindness and sweetness to let those people know that there are other people in this world that care about them. Through the people in the world caring about them, they will be drawn closer to Him.
She got in her car that afternoon and prayed for that family and I have no doubt in all my mind that All of Heaven heard that prayer and that God is working on their situation to bring good to them out of it.
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