A-ha Moment

I'm continually blown away by how God meets us where we are to use us for His good, if only we are willing and paying attention.

I made what was supposed to be a routine stop at Burger King to grab milkshakes for my older daughter and my dad, but it turned out to be another a-ha moment where I was reminded of just how blessed I am, despite the challenges I am facing in my life. As soon as we drove into the parking lot, we noticed a couple sitting there in the shade with a sign that read, "Homeless and hungry, plz help." Without a second thought, I ordered the milkshakes and then ordered 2 bacon burgers, 2 fries, and 2 cups of ice water. When I was done, I told Daddy and my daughter that the food was not for us; it was for the couple under the tree. My dad, being the way he is, teased me about "suddenly" being so generous, but I know he was proud. I could see it in his eyes. After all, I learned from the best. I simply told him that I'd want someone to feed me if I was hungry. I hadn't even added up the cost of what I was ordering in my head like I usually do, counting every penny; I just ordered, and it turned out that the total was almost exactly the amount of money I had...all of the bills and some of the change - money I hadn't planned to spend but gladly did because I felt like those people needed it more than I did at that moment.

When I drove back around and gave them the food, I could tell it was greatly appreciated, and the lady who walked to the car for it beat me to saying, "God bless you." I still said it back to her and told her that I hope things turn around for them soon. And I do. But for the grace of God, it could be me and my family sitting there. Or yours. Or someone you know. It's a good feeling to be able to bless someone else even in the midst of my own storm. I'm thankful that we were at that BK at that time today and that I had that $9 in my purse.