Don’t you love when an unexpected meeting, turns into a fast friendship? I so do! In fact, I consider it a gift from God. A little smile downward letting us know that we are surrounded by angels pretty much at every turn.
One of those great meetings is with someone I really love, “KP.” KP has a transportation company and is a local pastor. He is absolutely in love with his wife of many years and an amazing father. He has a gift with words and prayer and is one of those gifted in teaching. I learn from him. Last week while we were headed to the airport he shared that for the last several weeks he has been trying out this phrase to start his days:
Isn’t that so cool? What if we just startour day out with that simple question? I believe that what KP shared is true… if we open our eyes and pay attention we will be amazed at what God shows us during the day.
He has been doing this for a few weeks now and has been astonished by the people that have come across his path. In fact, those people were probably there before (the young mom struggling to load the car with groceries with two kids in the cart and one by their side, the complaining older gentleman at the post office, the “Facebook friend” that seems to always be having an issue of some kind…).
The truth is, that sometimes, not intentionally we aren’t “fully in,” paying attention to the cues and the opportunities to reach out with a helping hand, an encouraging word, a silent prayer.
I’m going to give this a shot. It will take some intention… I’ll try to pay attention and share some stories as they come along. I’d love it if you joined me, and I’d love to share your stories if you are up for it!
I thought you might like to see KP so I asked him to take a pic with me. Also, if you ever need transportation across town or to the airport, he’s a trusted friend!
(Photo cred: We Heart It)
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