Why ME?
The other day, my daughter and I were in line at Safeway. There was an elderly couple in front of us that were on a limited budget. As the items were checked, and the prices were totaled, I saw concern in their eyes...they realized they would not have enough money to pay for all of the groceries in their cart. As the checker read the final amount, they began looking for items that they would need to remove.
I can only imagine what went thru their minds in that moment. The line behind us was growing and I could feel and hear the frustration of those behind me. As quickly as they could, they handed the checker a box of popsicles, a carton of ice cream, and a few other "non-essentials". I will never forget the expression on their faces as they left the store.
I asked the checker to add the items to our cart, which totaled less than $10. My daughter and I quickly walked to the parking lot, and spotted the couple loading their groceries into their car. Finding an employee who was moving shopping carts, I asked her to bring them the bag with the popsicles and ice cream.
Walking to our car in the opposite direction, I glanced over my shoulder and saw the couple's reaction. Surprise followed by joy. Their countenance changed, they offered a grateful way, and we were on our way.
Ever since that moment, I've wondered what it would be like to live a life filled with those moments. Surprise followed by joy. Waking everyday with the purpose of intentionally looking for opportunities to bless those we haven't met, in moments when they least expect it.
That's what this experiment is all about.
So you may be asking yourself, why me? The answer is simple.
We woke this morning waiting for His leading, and He led us to you.
Our paths crossed today for a reason...and only God knows exactly why.
